St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
112%
Capacity
235
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Liverpool community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 235 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (112% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lisa Salters, it falls under Liverpool local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2431st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 10th out of 102 in Liverpool.
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 39 applications for 21 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 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 Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School include Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Library, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Netball, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.0%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Liverpool, St Vincent de Paul 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 | St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School Pitt Street, Liverpool, Liverpool, L1 5BY |
| Headteacher | Lisa Salters |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Number of Pupils | 235 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.0% |
| School Capacity | 235 / 210 (112% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (76%)
2431st of 13,686
Nationally
330th of 2,065
In North West
10th of 102
In Liverpool
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
76%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
54%
'23/24
76%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
39
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School Pitt Street, Liverpool
Liverpool, L1 5BY
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School Pitt Street, Liverpool
Liverpool, L1 5BY
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