A good voluntary aided school school in Knowsley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Kirkby CofE Primary School.
Overall school rating
/ 100
Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators
Indicators used for Primary schools
How we weight each phase
Tap to togglePrimary schools
Secondary schools
All-through schools
Secondary with Sixth Form schools
Sixth Form Only schools
Special schools
Alternative Provision schools
Independent schools
Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
How to reach this school
Basic details and characteristics
Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 108.0 | 107.0 |
| 2023 | 107.0 | 105.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends
Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+1.5 per year)
Up 1.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Building on a tradition of achievement and values in a caring environment"
Kirkby Church of England Primary School is a Church of England school with strong links to the Kirkby Team Ministry (St Chad’s, St Martin’s and St Andrew’s). Members of the church lead worship in school and at St Chad’s Church; there are after-school JAM sessions and Muddy Church activities; the school aims to promote a Christian ethos where care and respect are shown to everyone.
Headteacher Lynn Evans welcomes visitors to Kirkby CE Primary School, emphasises a Christian ethos and high standards, highlights the Caterpillar mascot CofE, and invites families to visit and learn about the school.
Wraparound childcare provision (Breakfast and After School Club) is available at Kirkby CE Primary School.
Wraparound childcare provision (Breakfast and After School Club) is available.
Reception admissions follow Knowsley Admissions with a Supplementary Admissions Form for church affiliation; Nursery admissions are administered directly by the school; In-year admissions are handled through Knowsley Admissions, with links provided on the admissions page.