Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School is a primary school in Liverpool, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a voluntary controlled school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School currently has around 356 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.5% boys and 52.5% girls. Around 54.7% 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 6.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (90.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Sandy Road, Liverpool, L21 1AD |
| Website: | http://www.rimrosehope.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01512886508 |
| School Type: | Voluntary controlled school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Sefton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Lawrence Crilly |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 134371 |
Ofsted inspection date: 06/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 389 |
| Number of Pupils: | 356 |
| Number of Boys: | 169 |
| Number of Girls: | 187 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 16.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 90.70% | 323 |
| Other White | 3.40% | 12 |
| Other Asian | 2.00% | 7 |
| African | 1.70% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.80% | 3 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Dunes Nursery School Caradoc Road , Seaforth L21 4NB | - not rated | 501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 3,208 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Gladstone Church of England Primary School Thomson Road , Seaforth L21 1AW | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School Sandy Road , Seaforth L21 1AD | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawson Road Primary School Rawson Road , L21 1BS | - not rated | 452 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Seaforth , L21 3TE | 3out of 4 | 456 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beach Road Primary School Beach Road , Litherland L21 2PG | - not rated | 483 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's Catholic High School Orrell Road , Litherland L21 8NU | - not rated | 1,164 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,971 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George of England Specialist Engineering College Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | - not rated | 1,989 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 3out of 4 | 2,386 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | - not rated | 2,386 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Baird College Balliol Road , L20 7EW | - not rated | 2,993 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educ8 Liverpool Elm Road , Seaforth L21 3TG | - not rated | 205 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' Schools 186 Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 0QP | - not rated | 2,369 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School of the Good Shepherd Sterrix Lane , Ford L21 0DA | - not rated | 2,388 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 4out of 4 | 2,537 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | - not rated | 2,537 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.