St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate
100%
Capacity
239
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate
St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Sefton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 239 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Emily Alty, it falls under Sefton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 93% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 170th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 59 in Sefton.
St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate is a popular choice with families — it received 68 applications for 30 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 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 Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate include Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Football, Cricket, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Chess, Science Club, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sefton, St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Kenyons Lane, Liverpool, Sefton, L31 0BP |
| Headteacher | Emily Alty |
| Local Authority | Sefton |
| Number of Pupils | 239 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.9% |
| School Capacity | 239 / 240 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (93%)
170th of 13,686
Nationally
26th of 2,065
In North West
1st of 59
In Sefton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
93%
Expected Standard
21%
Higher Standard
'22/23
94%
'23/24
93%
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
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
2025/26Oversubscribed30
68
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
37 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Kenyons Lane, Liverpool
Sefton, L31 0BP
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