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Valewood Primary School

Sefton, L23 7YGPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.8×
Oversubscribed
54 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Valewood Primary School

Valewood Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For its 30 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 141 applications, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 4.7 to one. Of those applicants, 54 put Valewood as their first preference, and 29 of those families received an offer. That level of demand suggests a school that parents in Sefton trust and actively want their children to attend. While the school data doesn't include a specific parent recommendation percentage, the sheer volume of applications relative to places available is a strong signal in itself. The school is at full capacity with 210 pupils, and with a relatively low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 8.6%, it draws from a fairly mixed but not disadvantaged-heavy catchment. For parents weighing up their options, Valewood's popularity is one of the first things that stands out.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSherwood Avenue, Liverpool, Sefton, L23 7YG
HeadteacherHelen Tantouri
Local AuthoritySefton
Number of Pupils210
Free School Meals (FSM)8.6%
School Capacity210 / 210 (100% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (5 May 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 27 Apr 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryPlaying FieldsDining HallGymnasiumMusic RoomsSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

SwimmingGymnasticsCricketRoundersDance

Clubs & Activities

GardeningEco ClubChessArt ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Valewood Primary School

Valewood Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.