St Marie's Catholic Primary School
110%
Capacity
231
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Marie's Catholic Primary School
St Marie's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Knowsley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 231 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (110% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Marie's Catholic Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher M White, it falls under Knowsley local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 36% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12919th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 45th out of 47 in Knowsley.
St Marie's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 55 applications for 30 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 33 were first-preference applications.
St Marie's Catholic Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.0/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Marie's Catholic Primary School include Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Gymnastics, Tennis, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Gardening, Drama, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 68.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Knowsley, St Marie's Catholic 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Bigdale Drive, Kirkby, Liverpool, Knowsley, L33 6XL |
| Headteacher | M White |
| Local Authority | Knowsley |
| Number of Pupils | 231 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 68.5% |
| School Capacity | 231 / 210 (110% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Oct 2024Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (36%)
12919th of 13,686
Nationally
1926th of 2,065
In North West
45th of 47
In Knowsley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
36%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
46%
'23/24
36%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
55
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
33 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Marie's Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Bigdale Drive, Kirkby, Liverpool
Knowsley, L33 6XL
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