Located in Liverpool, Norman Pannell Primary School is a primary school, 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.

Norman Pannell Primary School currently has around 214 pupils on roll, which is about 102% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.8% boys and 47.2% girls. Around 55.3% 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 8.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 32.7%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (77.6%).

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: Brownbill Bank, Liverpool, L27 7AE
Website: www.normanpannell.com
Telephone: 01514877718
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Liverpool
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Robert Simpson
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 104600

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 22/11/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 214
Number of Boys: 113
Number of Girls: 101

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 8.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 32.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British77.60%166
Other White8.40%18
Other (any other ethnic group)4.20%9
Other Asian1.90%4
White and Black Caribbean1.40%3
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.90%2
White and Black African0.90%2
African0.90%2
Other Mixed0.90%2
Chinese0.90%2
Caribbean0.50%1
Indian0.50%1
Pakistani0.50%1
White and Asian0.50%1
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%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 (-0.7)
Writing: Well Below Average (-4.8)
Maths: Average (-0.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
29%
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
103.0
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
Norman Pannell County Infant School
Brownbill Bank , L27 7AE
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Norman Pannell Primary School
Brownbill Bank , L27 7AE
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Montreal Road , Netherley L27 7AG
3out of 4 348 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Gregory's RC Infant School
Vetch Hey , L27 7AG
- not rated 348 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cross Farm Primary School
Victoria Falls Road , L27 4BD
- not rated 867 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lee Manor High School
Childwall Valley Road , L27 3YA
- not rated 320 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Gateacre School
Hedgefield Road , Belle Vale L25 2RW
- not rated 1,488 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Gateacre School
Hedgefield Road , Belle Vale L25 2RW
2out of 4 1,502 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
St Julie's Catholic High School
Speke Road , Woolton L25 7TN
3out of 4 2,477 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
St Francis Xavier's College
Woolton Hill Road , Woolton L25 6EG
- not rated 2,851 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 3,269 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Willowfield School
3-4 Tuffins Corner , L27 7BR
- not rated 497 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wheathill School
Naylorsfield Drive , Netherley L27 0YD
- not rated 1,316 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lakeside School
Naylors Road , L27 2YA
- not rated 1,382 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Hope School
251 Hartsbourne Avenue , L25 2RY
4out of 4 1,811 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Camberley School
Arncliffe Road , Halewood L25 9PB
- not rated 2,164 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.