St Austin's Catholic Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Liverpool. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Austin's Catholic Primary School.

Liverpool, L199DH Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
51.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 60.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
47.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 6.0%
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
18 March 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Riverbank Road
Liverpool, L199DH

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
104643
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Riverbank Road, Liverpool, L19 9DH
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
431 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Liverpool
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
415
Free School Meals
10.8% (45 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
60.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
6.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
9.2 (8.3 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.0 (2.6 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 105.0
2023 105.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
46
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
415 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.0 per year)

Down -2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"In our school, where everyone is special. We will love and serve as Jesus taught."

Catholic values British Values

A Catholic school serving Catholic families mainly, but not exclusively, in the former Canonical Parishes of St Austin’s and St Bernadette, part of the recently formed Canonical parish of St. Wilfrid’s.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Colette Hickey, describing St Austin’s as a happy, exciting and unique Catholic school, emphasising partnership with parents, inclusivity, and pride in pupils, with reference to its history and mission.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Gardening Club Samba band

Facilities

sensory room IT suite

Curriculum Highlights

Reading is prioritized using the Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised scheme and Power of Reading Three subject teams: STEM, CULTURE and WELL BEING Themed days and weeks including Culture Week, Well-Being Week, STEM Week, World Book Day, Mental Health Week and Safer Internet Day Spanish lessons start in Nursery and continue to Year 6; Mandarin taught in Year 5 Annual Hispanic performance and international day of languages British Values and SMSC opportunities interwoven throughout the curriculum

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club – £4 per session, Every school day 7:45 AM – 8:45 AM. Breakfast Club offers a healthy and nutritious breakfast including: Cereal, Toast, Fruit, Yoghurt. After breakfast, children can enjoy fun activities before being accompanied to their classrooms by our staff. After-School Club – £10 per session, Every school day 3:15 PM – 6:00 PM. Our After-School Club provides a safe and stimulating environment where children can: Enjoy a variety of nutritious snacks (dietary & cultural needs considered) Take part in indoor and outdoor activities Use our IT suite for learning and creativity. How to Book: To secure a place, a contract must be completed via the school office before your child starts. Payments must be made via the ParentAPP. For more information, please email [email protected].

SEND Provision

SEND Information Report; Occupational Therapy; Regional Support; ASD and ADHD Support; Sensory Process Workshop; Sleep Support workshop.

Admissions Criteria

Reception admissions for September 2026 are 60 places; applications for the intake must be submitted by 15 January 2026 with three supporting documents (birth certificate, baptism certificate, utility bill). A Local Authority admissions application is also required. Four parent information meetings are scheduled. Admissions policy and criteria are attached.

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