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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby

Liverpool, L12 5EAPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2021
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
37 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#7,774
of 13,686 nationally

About St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby

Parents considering St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby will find a school that is clearly in demand. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 97 applications for just 30 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.23. Of those, 37 were first-preference applications, and all 30 places went to first-preference families. That level of competition suggests a strong local reputation. The school is led by headteacher Dave Harrop and has a Church of England character, though it is open to all. With 211 pupils on roll against a capacity of 212, it is effectively full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools. While the Department for Education does not publish a parent view survey for this school, the high application numbers and low vacancy rate are strong signals that families in the area rate it highly.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressMeadow Lane, Liverpool, Liverpool, L12 5EA
HeadteacherDave Harrop
Local AuthorityLiverpool
Number of Pupils211
Free School Meals (FSM)7.6%
School Capacity211 / 212 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Dec 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (1 Dec 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 Apr 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Dining HallPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryForest SchoolGymnasiumMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

TennisNetballAthleticsRoundersCross CountryGymnasticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubChessFilm ClubChoirScience ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby

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