St Marie's Catholic Primary School, based in Liverpool, provides primary education, 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 Marie's Catholic Primary School currently has around 231 pupils on roll, which is about 110% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.8% boys and 50.2% girls. Around 68.5% 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 9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 34.7%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (66.7%).

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

School Information

Address: Bigdale Drive, Liverpool, L33 6XL
Website: http://www.stmariescps.co.uk/
Telephone: 01514778480
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Knowsley
Headteacher / Principal: Mr M White
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 104466

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 15/10/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 231
Number of Boys: 115
Number of Girls: 116

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 9% 4%
Persistent absence: 34.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British66.70%154
Other White8.70%20
Other (any other ethnic group)7.40%17
Other Black4.80%11
African4.80%11
Other Asian3.00%7
Unclassified1.70%4
Other Mixed1.30%3
Gypsy/Roma0.90%2
Irish0.40%1
Indian0.40%1
White and Asian0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%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 (-1.5)
Writing: Average (-1.2)
Maths: Average (-1.8)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
46%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
60%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
102.0
Town average
104.6
Local authority average
104.7
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
102.0
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 Marie's Catholic Primary School
Bigdale Drive , Northwood L33 6XL
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)
Roughwood Drive , Northwood L33 8XD
3out of 4 569 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Overdale County Junior School
Roughwood Drive , Kirkby L33 9UW
- not rated 672 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Overdale Primary School
Roughwood Drive , Northwood L33 9UW
- not rated 672 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Simonswood Primary School
Westhead Avenue , Northwood L33 0XN
- not rated 721 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
All Saints Catholic High School
Roughwood Drive , Kirkby L33 8XF
3out of 4 674 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Ruffwood School
Roughwood Drive , Northwood L33 8XF
- not rated 674 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
All Saints Catholic High School
Bewley Drive , Kirkby L32 9PQ
- not rated 1,589 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kirkby Sports College Centre for Learning
Bracknell Avenue , Kirkby L32 9PP
- not rated 2,073 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Brookfield High School
Bracknell Avenue , Southdene L32 9PP
- not rated 2,073 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Northfield School
Bramcote Walk , Northwood L33 9UR
- not rated 766 yd Community special school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Knowsley Northern Primary Support Centre
Bramcote Walk , Northwood L33 9UR
- not rated 766 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Millbridge School
Mill Lane , Kirkby L32 2AX
- not rated 1,951 yd Community special school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Parkfield School
Bracknell Avenue , Southdene L32 9PW
- not rated 1,970 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Activate
The Bracknell Centre , L32 9PW
- not rated 2,019 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.