St Margaret Mary's Catholic Infant School
109%
Capacity
392
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About St Margaret Mary's Catholic Infant School
St Margaret Mary's Catholic Infant School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Knowsley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 392 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (109% of 360 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Margaret Mary's Catholic Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah-Jane Carroll, it falls under Knowsley local authority.
St Margaret Mary's Catholic Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 148 applications for 101 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 86 were first-preference applications.
St Margaret Mary's Catholic Infant School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is mixed, with 65% recommending the school (20 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Margaret Mary's Catholic Infant School include Library, Forest School, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cricket, Gymnastics, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Film Club, Drama, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.0%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Knowsley, St Margaret Mary's Catholic Infant School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Pilch Lane, Liverpool, Knowsley, L14 0JG |
| Headteacher | Sarah-Jane Carroll |
| Local Authority | Knowsley |
| Number of Pupils | 392 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.0% |
| School Capacity | 392 / 360 (109% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Nov 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (6 Nov 2024): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Dec 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
20 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed101
148
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
86 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Pilch Lane, Liverpool
Knowsley, L14 0JG
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