Kirkby CofE Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Knowsley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Kirkby CofE Primary School.

Liverpool, L321TZ Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
51.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 61.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
58.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 11.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
28 March 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hall Lane
Kirkby
Liverpool, L321TZ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
104448
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Hall Lane, Kirkby, Liverpool, L32 1TZ
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
280 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Liverpool
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
305
Free School Meals
31.5% (96 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.0% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
61.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
11.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
108.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
13.4 (4.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 107.0
2023 107.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
17 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
34
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
305 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Building on a tradition of achievement and values in a caring environment"

Respect Love Caring Friendship Forgiveness

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.

Head Teacher's Message

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.

Facilities

On-site woodland area used weekly for Forest School Swimming sessions at Kirkby Leisure Centre

Curriculum Highlights

Maths taught through White Rose Maths Computing delivered via Purple Mash (Cycle A and Cycle B) Phonics taught with Read Write Inc (RWI) Writing taught using Ready Steady Write (Literacy Counts) Reading is central to the curriculum, including an emphasis on reading and an initiative like '100 Books to Read Before You Leave Primary School' RE follows The Liverpool Diocesan Board of Education 'Questful RE' Syllabus Foundation Curriculum includes Art, DT, Geography, History, MFL, Music, PE and PSHE

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound childcare provision (Breakfast and After School Club) is available at Kirkby CE Primary School.

SEND Provision

Wraparound childcare provision (Breakfast and After School Club) is available.

Admissions Criteria

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.

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