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St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School

Knowsley, L35 5DNPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
71%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
21 1st-choice / 28 places
Ranking
#3,737
of 13,686 nationally

About St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School

St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School in Knowsley is a Church of England primary that currently educates 229 pupils, which is 19 above its official capacity of 210. This oversubscription is reflected in its admissions data for the 2025/26 intake: the school received 36 applications for 28 places, with 21 of those coming as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.29. The school serves a community with a high level of disadvantage — 53% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. This context makes the school's intake notably different from many primaries in more affluent areas, and the fact that it remains popular with local families despite this suggests it is meeting a genuine need. The school has a nursery provision, so children can join from age three, and it offers a range of facilities including a Forest School, a chapel, music rooms and an ICT suite, which are not always standard in a primary of this size.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBryer Road, Prescot, Knowsley, L35 5DN
HeadteacherPaul Brooksbank
Local AuthorityKnowsley
Number of Pupils229
Free School Meals (FSM)53.0%
School Capacity229 / 210 (109% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteGymnasiumMusic RoomsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsRoundersCross CountryFootballDance

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingChessArt ClubFilm ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.