Fazakerley Primary School, based in Liverpool, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 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.
Fazakerley Primary School currently has around 409 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.9% boys and 49.1% girls. Around 53.7% 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 6.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (82.9%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Formosa Drive, Liverpool, L10 7LD |
| Website: | www.fazakerleyprimary.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01514743060 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Liverpool |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sharon Bennett |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 131818 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/05/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 409 |
| Number of Boys: | 208 |
| Number of Girls: | 201 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 82.90% | 339 |
| Other White | 5.10% | 21 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.40% | 14 |
| African | 2.20% | 9 |
| Indian | 2.00% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 1.00% | 4 |
| Chinese | 0.70% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.20% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellergreen Nursery School and Childcare Centre Ellergreen Road , Norris Green L11 2RY | 4out of 4 | 2,803 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fazakerley Junior School Formosa Drive , L10 7LD | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fazakerley Infant School Formosa Drive , L10 7LD | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fazakerley Primary School Formosa Drive , L10 7LD | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name Catholic Primary School Moss Pits Lane , Fazakerley L10 9LG | 3out of 4 | 408 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlows Primary School Barlows Lane , Fazakerley L9 9EH | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fazakerley High School Sherwoods Lane , Fazakerley L10 1LB | - not rated | 289 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Fazakerley Academy Sherwoods Lane , Fazakerley L10 1LB | 2out of 4 | 373 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen Mary School Long Lane , Aintree L9 6AF | - not rated | 1,954 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croxteth Community Comprehensive School Parkstile Lane , Croxteth L11 0BD | - not rated | 1,963 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Beck Catholic College 55 Long Lane , Fazakerley L9 7BF | 3out of 4 | 2,112 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Pupil Referral Unit 12 New Hall Campus , Longmoor Lane L10 1LD | - not rated | 356 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Cottage School 2 New Hall Cottages, Longmoor Lane , Fazakerley L10 1LD | - not rated | 411 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowbank Secondary Special School Sherwoods Lane , L10 1LW | - not rated | 730 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Bank School Sherwoods Lane , Fazakerley L10 1LW | - not rated | 730 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| White Thorn School Barlows Lane , Fazakerley L9 9EH | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.