St Silas Church of England Primary School
140%
Capacity
337
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Silas Church of England Primary School
St Silas Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Liverpool community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 337 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (140% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Richard Morris, it falls under Liverpool local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4912th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 29th out of 102 in Liverpool.
St Silas Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 96 applications for 45 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 58 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 Silas Church of England Primary School include Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Library, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Cross Country, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Gardening, Choir, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 56.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Liverpool, St Silas Church of England 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | High Park Street, Liverpool, Liverpool, L8 3TP |
| Headteacher | Richard Morris |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Number of Pupils | 337 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 56.0% |
| School Capacity | 337 / 240 (140% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (20 Jun 2024): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
4912th of 13,686
Nationally
713th of 2,065
In North West
29th of 102
In Liverpool
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
62%
'23/24
68%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed45
96
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
58 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
High Park Street, Liverpool
Liverpool, L8 3TP
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