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St Paul's Catholic Junior School

St Paul's Catholic Junior School

Liverpool, L12 8SJPrimary School·Ages 7-11
Goodby Ofsted

104%

Capacity

500

Pupils

N/A

Demand

About St Paul's Catholic Junior School

St Paul's Catholic Junior School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Liverpool community, welcoming children from age 7 to 11. The school has 500 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 480 places).

Ofsted has rated St Paul's Catholic Junior School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jamie Luck, it falls under Liverpool local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11555th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 83rd out of 102 in Liverpool.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), 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 Paul's Catholic Junior School include Library, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Rounders, Dance, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Film Club, Chess and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.6%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Liverpool, St Paul's Catholic Junior 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 Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressSpring Grove, Liverpool, Liverpool, L12 8SJ
HeadteacherJamie Luck
Local AuthorityLiverpool
Number of Pupils500
Free School Meals (FSM)22.6%
School Capacity500 / 480 (104% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Sept 2021
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (15 Sept 2021): School remains Good

Improved
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 31 May 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (46%)

11555th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 84%

1700th of 2,065

In North West

Top 82%

83rd of 102

In Liverpool

Top 81%

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

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

46%

Expected Standard

4%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 103
Expected:73%
Higher:19%
Writing
Expected:69%
Higher:8%
MathsAvg Score: 101
Expected:55%
Higher:10%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -6%

'22/23

52%

'23/24

46%

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingMulti-Sensory

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

Facilities

5
LibrarySports HallArt StudiosSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

CricketRoundersDanceCross CountryFootballAthleticsNetball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubCodingFilm ClubChessChoir

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

Frequently Asked Questions About St Paul's Catholic Junior School

St Paul's Catholic Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01512281159www.spcj.co.uk/

Spring Grove, Liverpool

Liverpool, L12 8SJ

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Spring Grove, Liverpool

Liverpool, L12 8SJ

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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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