Located in Liverpool, St Aloysius Catholic Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.

St Aloysius Catholic Primary School currently has around 350 pupils on roll, which is about 102% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.6% boys and 53.4% girls. Around 33.8% 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%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89.1%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Twig Lane, Liverpool, L36 2LF
Website: http://www.staloysius.co.uk/
Telephone: 01514778110
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Knowsley
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Sheryl Wrigley
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 131332

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 21/01/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 344
Number of Pupils: 350
Number of Boys: 163
Number of Girls: 187

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6% 4%
Persistent absence: 18% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British89.10%312
Other White2.90%10
Other (any other ethnic group)1.70%6
African1.40%5
Pakistani1.10%4
White and Black Caribbean0.90%3
Other Asian0.60%2
White and Asian0.60%2
Other Mixed0.60%2
Other Black0.30%1
Chinese0.30%1
Indian0.30%1
Irish0.30%1
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%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: Well Above Average (3.4)
Writing: Above Average (2.2)
Maths: Well Above Average (3.0)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
77%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
60%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
2%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
107.0
Town average
104.6
Local authority average
104.7
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
106.0
Town average
103.5
Local authority average
103.4
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Aloysius Catholic Primary School
Twig Lane , Huyton-with-Roby L36 2LF
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Aloysiu's RC Junior School
Twig Lane , Huyton-With-Roby L36 2LF
- not rated 157 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Aloysiu's RC Infant School
Twig Lane , Roby L36 2LF
- not rated 157 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Park View Academy
Park View , Huyton L36 2LL
3out of 4 197 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Park View Primary School
Park View , Huyton L36 2LL
- not rated 197 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bowring Community Sports College
Western Avenue , Huyton L36 4PR
- not rated 820 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Christ The King Catholic and Church of England (VA) Centre for Learning
Stockbridge Lane , Huyton L36 3SD
- not rated 1,425 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Edmund of Canterbury Catholic High School
Lordens Road , L14 8UD
- not rated 1,484 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Huyton Arts & Sports Centre for Learning (Community)
Seel Road , Huyton L36 6DG
- not rated 1,600 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Lord Derby Academy
Seel Road , Huyton L36 6DG
3out of 4 1,600 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed 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 590 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Albert Hambleton School
Mossbrow Road , Huyton L36 7SY
- not rated 1,184 yd Community special school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Knowsley Central School
Mossbrow Road , Huyton L36 7SY
4out of 4 1,235 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Alt Bridge School
Wellcroft Road , Huyton L36 7TA
3out of 4 1,235 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Knowsley Virtual Pathways
Huyton Hey Road , L36 5YH
- not rated 1,393 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Huyton College
Blacklow Brow , Huyton L36 5XQ
- not rated 1,397 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.