Woolton Primary School

About Woolton Primary School

Woolton Primary School is a large state primary in Liverpool, operating as a mixed, non-religious school for children aged 3 to 11. With 652 pupils on roll against a capacity of 682, it is running very close to full, and the demand is clear: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 194 applications for 90 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.16. Of those, 86 were first-preference applications, and 80 first-preference offers were made. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 13.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively less disadvantaged intake compared with many schools in the Liverpool local authority. The school also offers nursery provision, meaning families can start their children here from age three, and it has a sensory room among its facilities, which may appeal to parents looking for additional support spaces.

Academically, Woolton Primary performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 70% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the Liverpool local authority average of 59%. This places the school 24th out of 102 primary schools in the area, comfortably in the top quarter. At the higher standard, 10% of pupils achieved the top marks across all three subjects. Individual subject results are strong: 91% met expectations in writing, 86% in maths, and 77% in reading. Average scaled scores were 105 in both reading and maths, which is above the national benchmark of 100. In its most recent graded Ofsted inspection, carried out in 2013, the school was rated Good overall, with Good for leadership and management. An ungraded inspection in April 2023 confirmed that the school remains Good, with no change to the rating.

The school is well equipped with facilities including art studios, a library, a gymnasium, a chapel and a sensory room, and offers a broad range of sports such as athletics, netball, dance, cross country and swimming. Clubs include choir, science club, art club and chess. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists a wide range of SEND provisions, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate to severe learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, hearing impairment, autistic spectrum disorder and other difficulties. Given its strong academic results, high demand for places and comprehensive SEND support, Woolton Primary is likely to suit families who want a well-regarded, oversubscribed local school with a solid track record in core subjects and a clear commitment to inclusion.

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