Sudley Primary School

About Sudley Primary School

Sudley Primary School is clearly a popular choice among Liverpool families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 294 applications for just 120 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.45. That means nearly two and a half families applied for every spot. Of the 73 families who put Sudley as their first preference, 67 were offered a place, so while it’s competitive, first-preference applicants have a strong chance. The school doesn’t publish a formal parent recommendation percentage, but the sheer demand suggests a lot of local confidence. With 797 pupils on roll, it’s a large primary, and the headteacher is S Connell. The school is a state-funded mixed primary for ages 4 to 11, and it doesn’t have a nursery or sixth form.

Academically, Sudley is a standout in Liverpool. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 86% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — well above the local authority average of 59%. That performance places Sudley first out of 102 primary schools in Liverpool, and in the top 5% nationally. The school also excels at the higher standard: 23% of pupils achieved that level across all three subjects, with 47% hitting it in maths and reading individually, and 34% in writing. Average scores of 108 in both reading and maths are strong. Progress scores aren’t available, but the raw outcomes are impressive. For context, the nearest Outstanding-rated school is St Silas Church of England Primary School, about 3 km away, and only eight primaries in the whole local authority hold an Outstanding grade.

The school offers a solid range of facilities, including a Forest School, art studios, music rooms, a gymnasium and an ICT suite. Sports on offer include rounders, cricket, dance, swimming and gymnastics, and there are clubs like gardening, eco club and choir. For SEND, Sudley provides support for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech and language needs, hearing and visual impairments, social and emotional mental health needs, and autistic spectrum disorder — a broad and inclusive offer. This is a school that suits families who prioritise strong academic outcomes and want a large, well-resourced primary with a clear track record of success. The oversubscription means it’s worth applying early and listing as a first preference, but the data suggests that if you do, your chances are very good.

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