St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School
112%
Capacity
236
Pupils
4.0x
Demand
About St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School
St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Sefton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 236 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (112% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Mairead O'Neill Dowell, it falls under Sefton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 960th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 59 in Sefton.
St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 120 applications for 30 places, making it 4.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 48 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School include Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Library, Forest School, Art Studios, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Rounders, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Art Club, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sefton, St Robert Bellarmine 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Harris Drive, Bootle, Sefton, L20 6ED |
| Headteacher | Mairead O'Neill Dowell |
| Local Authority | Sefton |
| Number of Pupils | 236 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.4% |
| School Capacity | 236 / 210 (112% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (83%)
960th of 13,686
Nationally
120th of 2,065
In North West
2nd of 59
In Sefton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
83%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
86%
'23/24
83%
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
120
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
48 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Harris Drive, Bootle
Sefton, L20 6ED
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