St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School
95%
Capacity
200
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School
St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Sefton community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 200 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jennifer Drane, it falls under Sefton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10368th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 42nd out of 59 in Sefton.
St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 62 applications for 25 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School include Playing Fields, Library, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Swimming, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Film Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.6%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sefton, St Philip's Church of England Controlled 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Road, Liverpool, Sefton, L21 8NZ |
| Headteacher | Jennifer Drane |
| Local Authority | Sefton |
| Number of Pupils | 200 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.6% |
| School Capacity | 200 / 210 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 30 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10368th of 13,686
Nationally
1521st of 2,065
In North West
42nd of 59
In Sefton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
52%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
52%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed25
62
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (31% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Road, Liverpool
Sefton, L21 8NZ
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