St Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School
105%
Capacity
360
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School
St Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School is a state primary in Liverpool for children aged 4 to 7, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. The school currently has 360 pupils on roll, which is 17 over its official capacity of 343, and for the 2025/26 intake it was oversubscribed: 221 applications were made for 120 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.84. Of those, 102 were first-preference applications, and 100 first-preference offers were made. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 19.2%, which is worth noting in the context of Liverpool's wider primary landscape. The school is Roman Catholic in character, and its headteacher is Jane Griffin.
Academically, the school is rated Good by Ofsted following its most recent graded inspection in 2019, and an ungraded inspection in November 2024 confirmed that standards are being maintained. Across all five graded categories — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — the school scored 2, meaning Good. This marks a clear improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2017, when overall effectiveness was Requires Improvement. While specific Key Stage 2 SATs results are not available in the data, the local authority average for KS2 attainment across Liverpool primary schools is 59, which provides a useful benchmark for parents comparing schools in the area. The school does not have a sixth form, as it caters only for infants.
The school offers a solid range of facilities including a sports hall, art studios, music rooms, a chapel, and an outdoor playground. Sports on offer include dance, athletics, netball, tennis, rounders, swimming, and cross country, while clubs extend to coding, eco club, film club, drama, and gardening. SEND provision covers a broad spectrum: specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, speech language and communication needs, hearing and visual impairments, physical disability, autistic spectrum disorder, and social emotional and mental health support. Parent views are overwhelmingly positive — 100% of respondents would recommend the school, and 98% strongly agreed or agreed that their child is happy there. This is a school that suits families seeking a faith-based infant education with strong demand, good behaviour, and a wide range of enrichment opportunities.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | South Parkside Drive, Liverpool, Liverpool, L12 8RP |
| Headteacher | Jane Griffin |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Number of Pupils | 360 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.2% |
| School Capacity | 360 / 343 (105% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Nov 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Nov 2024): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Nov 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
65 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed120
221
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
102 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British94.2%
- Mixed2.0%
- White (other)1.7%
- Asian1.2%
- Black0.3%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
15
Total schools
12
Oversubscribed
9
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School
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Contact Information
South Parkside Drive, Liverpool
Liverpool, L12 8RP
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