Sylvester Primary Academy
About Sylvester Primary Academy
Sylvester Primary Academy is a state primary in Knowsley that is currently running well above its official capacity, with 289 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 251. That oversubscription is backed up by the numbers: for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 50 applications for 34 places, with 28 of those coming as first preferences. It is a clear signal that local families are keen to get in. The school serves a community with a high level of disadvantage — 45.8 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average of around 23 per cent. The school is non-denominational, with no religious character, and is led by headteacher Ian Cooper. It also offers nursery provision for children from age three, which will appeal to families looking for a single-site route from nursery through to Year 6.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 25 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Nov 2024Latest monitoring visit (13 Nov 2024): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 12 Nov 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:30-08:50
After-school care
15:15-17:30
Source: sylvesterprimaryschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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