Located in Liverpool, Childwall Valley Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Childwall Valley Primary School currently has around 226 pupils on roll, which is about 145% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.2% boys and 47.8% girls. Around 32.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (69.5%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Craighurst Road, Liverpool, L25 1NW
Website: www.childwallvalley.org
Telephone: 01517222544
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Liverpool
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Joseph Keher
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 134210

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 03/05/2017

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 156
Number of Pupils: 226
Number of Boys: 118
Number of Girls: 108

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 18% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British69.50%157
Chinese5.80%13
Other (any other ethnic group)4.90%11
Other White3.50%8
Other Mixed3.10%7
Other Asian3.10%7
Pakistani2.20%5
White and Black African1.80%4
White and Asian1.80%4
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)1.30%3
White and Black Caribbean0.90%2
African0.90%2
Other Black0.40%1
Indian0.40%1
Unclassified0.40%1
Caribbean0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-1.2)
Writing: Average (-1.4)
Maths: Average (-0.7)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
63%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
58%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
104.0
Town average
104.6
Local authority average
104.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
Town average
103.5
Local authority average
103.6
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Childwall Valley Primary School
Craighurst Road , L25 1NW
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Childwall Valley Primary School
Craighurst Road , Off Childwall Valley Road L25 1NW
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Craighurst County Infant School
Craighurst Road , L25 1NW
- not rated 154 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Paschal Baylon Catholic Primary School
Chelwood Avenue , Childwall L16 2LN
3out of 4 575 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Our Lady of the Assumption Primary School
Hedgefield Road , Belle Vale L25 2RW
- not rated 889 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Gateacre School
Hedgefield Road , Belle Vale L25 2RW
2out of 4 927 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Gateacre School
Hedgefield Road , Belle Vale L25 2RW
- not rated 939 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Francis Xavier's College
Woolton Hill Road , Woolton L25 6EG
- not rated 1,899 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
St Francis Xavier's College
High Lee , Beaconsfield Road L25 6EG
- not rated 1,899 yd Foundation school No Boys More About School
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy
Woolton Hill Road , Woolton L25 6EG
2out of 4 1,899 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Knowsley Community College
Rupert Road , Roby L36 9TD
- not rated 2,389 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hope School
251 Hartsbourne Avenue , L25 2RY
4out of 4 743 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Alice Elliott School for Deaf Children
Childwall Abbey Road , L16 5EY
- not rated 829 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Childwall Abbey School
Childwall Abbey Road , Childwall L16 5EY
3out of 4 891 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ashfield School
Childwall Abbey Road , Childwall L16 5EY
- not rated 897 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wheathill School
Naylorsfield Drive , Netherley L27 0YD
- not rated 1,451 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.