St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School
109%
Capacity
229
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School
St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Knowsley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 229 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (109% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paul Brooksbank, it falls under Knowsley local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3737th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 10th out of 47 in Knowsley.
St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 36 applications for 28 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 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 Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School include ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Rounders, Cross Country, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Chess, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 53.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Knowsley, St Mary and St Paul's CofE 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 | Bryer Road, Prescot, Knowsley, L35 5DN |
| Headteacher | Paul Brooksbank |
| Local Authority | Knowsley |
| Number of Pupils | 229 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 53.0% |
| School Capacity | 229 / 210 (109% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
3737th of 13,686
Nationally
531st of 2,065
In North West
10th of 47
In Knowsley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
56%
'23/24
71%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
36
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
21 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
Bryer Road, Prescot
Knowsley, L35 5DN
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