St Paschal Baylon Catholic Primary School
114%
Capacity
421
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About St Paschal Baylon Catholic Primary School
St Paschal Baylon Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Liverpool community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 421 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (114% of 369 places).
Ofsted has rated St Paschal Baylon Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Edward Flood, it falls under Liverpool local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2971st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 102 in Liverpool.
St Paschal Baylon Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 153 applications for 62 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 83 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Paschal Baylon Catholic Primary School include Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Forest School, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Cross Country, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Eco Club, Chess, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Liverpool, St Paschal Baylon 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Chelwood Avenue, Liverpool, Liverpool, L16 2LN |
| Headteacher | Edward Flood |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Number of Pupils | 421 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.6% |
| School Capacity | 421 / 369 (114% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (17 May 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (74%)
2971st of 13,686
Nationally
423rd of 2,065
In North West
14th of 102
In Liverpool
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
74%
Expected Standard
12%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
74%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed62
153
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
83 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Chelwood Avenue, Liverpool
Liverpool, L16 2LN
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