St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby
100%
Capacity
211
Pupils
3.2x
Demand
About St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Liverpool community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 211 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 212 places).
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby "Good", the school is led by headteacher Dave Harrop, it falls under Liverpool local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7774th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 50th out of 102 in Liverpool.
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby is a popular choice with families — it received 97 applications for 30 places, making it 3.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby include Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Library, Forest School, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Netball, Athletics, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Chess, Film Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Liverpool, St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Meadow Lane, Liverpool, Liverpool, L12 5EA |
| Headteacher | Dave Harrop |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Number of Pupils | 211 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.6% |
| School Capacity | 211 / 212 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Dec 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (1 Dec 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 6 Apr 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7774th of 13,686
Nationally
1104th of 2,065
In North West
50th of 102
In Liverpool
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
60%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
97
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
37 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby
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Contact Information
Meadow Lane, Liverpool
Liverpool, L12 5EA
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