St. Margaret's Anfield Church of England Primary School
96%
Capacity
452
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St. Margaret's Anfield Church of England Primary School
St. Margaret's Anfield Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Liverpool community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 452 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 472 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St. Margaret's Anfield Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mark Griffiths, it falls under Liverpool local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9102nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 60th out of 102 in Liverpool.
St. Margaret's Anfield Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 69 applications for 44 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 44 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St. Margaret's Anfield Church of England Primary School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Forest School, ICT Suite, Library, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Netball, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Science Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 53.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Liverpool, St. Margaret's Anfield Church of England Primary 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 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Lower Breck Road, Liverpool, Liverpool, L6 4BX |
| Headteacher | Mark Griffiths |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Number of Pupils | 452 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 53.9% |
| School Capacity | 452 / 472 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (5 May 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Jun 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9102nd of 13,686
Nationally
1300th of 2,065
In North West
60th of 102
In Liverpool
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
56%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed44
69
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
44 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Lower Breck Road, Liverpool
Liverpool, L6 4BX
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