Located in Liverpool, Litherland Moss Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.

Litherland Moss Primary School currently has around 205 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 44.4% boys and 55.6% girls. Around 48.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.2%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84.4%).

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: Sterrix Lane, Liverpool, L21 0DB
Website: www.litherlandmoss.co.uk
Telephone: 01519284544
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Sefton
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Joely Gibbons
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 146187

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 21/02/2017

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 205
Number of Boys: 91
Number of Girls: 114

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 23.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British84.40%173
Other White4.90%10
African4.40%9
Other (any other ethnic group)2.00%4
Other Asian1.50%3
Unclassified1.50%3
White and Asian1.00%2
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.50%1
White and Black African0.00%0
Other Mixed0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Indian0.00%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 (1.7)
Writing: Well Above Average (3.0)
Maths: Average (1.5)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
60%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
53%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
7%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
4%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
104.0
Town average
104.6
Local authority average
104.0
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
102.0
Town average
103.5
Local authority average
102.5
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Greenacre Community Nursery School
Province Place , L20 6PJ
3out of 4 2,037 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Sand Dunes Nursery School
Caradoc Road , Seaforth L21 4NB
- not rated 2,821 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Litherland Moss Primary School
Moss Lane , L21 7NW
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Litherland Moss Primary School
Sterrix Lane , L21 0DB
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Poulsom Drive , L30 2NR
- not rated 837 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Holy Spirit Catholic Academy
Poulsom Drive , L30 2NR
- not rated 837 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Netherton Park Primary School and Early Years Unit
Chester Avenue , L30 1QW
- not rated 843 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
South Sefton College
Sterrix Lane , Litherland L30 2DB
- not rated 201 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Litherland High School
Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB
3out of 4 336 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Litherland High School
Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB
- not rated 336 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Savio Salesian College
Netherton Way , L30 2NA
- not rated 641 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco
Netherton Way , L30 2NA
1out of 4 641 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rowan Park School
Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB
4out of 4 214 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Rowan Park School
Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB
- not rated 214 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
School of the Good Shepherd
Sterrix Lane , Ford L21 0DA
- not rated 615 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Waterside Academy
Daleacre Campus , Daleacre Drive L30 2QQ
1out of 4 1,099 yd Academy alternative provision sponsor led No Mixed More About School
IMPACT
Daleacre Campus , Daleacre Drive L30 2QQ
- not rated 1,105 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.