St Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery School

A outstanding voluntary aided school school in Liverpool. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery School.

Liverpool, L43RX Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-7 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Outstanding

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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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
11 November 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Margaret Road
Walton
Liverpool, L43RX

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
104651
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Margaret Road, Walton, Liverpool, L4 3RX
Age range
3-7
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
460 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
411
Free School Meals
38.0% (156 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.9% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.3%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
13.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
13.4 (4.1 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
27 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
82
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
411 pupils
3-7

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We walk, learn, love and smile together with Jesus"

Gospel Values British Values

RE Programme 'To Know You More Clearly' is used in EYFS and KS1, structured in branches: Creation and Covenant; Prophecy and Promise; Galilee to Jerusalem; Desert to Garden; To the Ends of the Earth; Dialogue and Encounter, with the Understand, Discern and Respond approach and the Hear, Believe, Celebrate and Live lenses, and allows exploration of different faiths and religions.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mrs Jennings welcomes families to a warm, faith-filled Catholic school community rooted in Gospel values and Catholic Social Teaching, emphasising partnership with families and high attendance.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Cafod Club Eco Club Science Club Code Club Forest School School Council

Curriculum Highlights

Art and Design Computing Design Technology English Geography History Mathematics Music PE PSHE Science

SEND Provision

SEND Information Report 2024-2025; SEND Policy 2024-2025; Local Offers; Support Available including SEND Local Offers and related resources.

Admissions Criteria

Reception has 120 places; Nursery has 104 places (a morning class, an afternoon 15-hour class, and a 30-hour class). Open evenings are advertised for Reception and Nursery; In-year transfers handled via Liverpool City Council; Documentation like birth certificates and baptism certificates may be requested for Reception admissions.

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