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St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School

St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School

Knowsley, L32 0TPPrimary School·Ages 3-11
R. Improvementby Ofsted

103%

Capacity

403

Pupils

1.4x

Demand

About St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School

St Michael and All Angels 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 403 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (103% of 390 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Jude Ryan, it falls under Knowsley local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 28% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13342nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 47th out of 47 in Knowsley.

St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 76 applications for 53 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 42 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School include Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Library, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Swimming, Cricket, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Film Club, Eco Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Knowsley, St Michael and All Angels 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressSidney Powell Avenue, Kirkby, Liverpool, Knowsley, L32 0TP
HeadteacherJude Ryan
Local AuthorityKnowsley
Number of Pupils403
Free School Meals (FSM)29.7%
School Capacity403 / 390 (103% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Requires improvement

Declined
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Inadequate

Source: Ofsted, 16 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (28%)

13342nd of 13,686

Nationally

Top 97%

2002nd of 2,065

In North West

Top 97%

47th of 47

In Knowsley

Top 100%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

28%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 100
Expected:50%
Higher:10%
Writing
Expected:67%
Higher:7%
MathsAvg Score: 96
Expected:33%
Higher:0%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -22%

'22/23

50%

'23/24

28%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

6
Dining HallPlaying FieldsSports HallMusic RoomsLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

NetballSwimmingCricketTennisFootball

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubFilm ClubEco Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

53

Applications

76

Balanced

Applications roughly match available places

Applications to places ratio1.4x
0x1x2x3x5x+

42 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School

St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.

Contact Information

01514778400www.smaaaprimary.co.uk

Sidney Powell Avenue, Kirkby, Liverpool

Knowsley, L32 0TP

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Sidney Powell Avenue, Kirkby, Liverpool

Knowsley, L32 0TP

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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