St William of York Catholic Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Sefton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St William of York Catholic Primary School.

Liverpool, L239XH Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

45

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 50.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
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
7 May 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
St William Road
Crosby
Liverpool, L239XH
Phone
1519247280
Website
stwilliamofyork.co.uk

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
104934
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
St William Road, Crosby, Liverpool, L23 9XH
Website
www.stwilliamofyork.co.uk
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
210 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
239
Free School Meals
47.2% (113 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
50.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 104.0
2023 103.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
24
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
239 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"To go forward in Christ, to respect our neighbour and to always give our best."

Love and Solidarity Faithfulness and Integrity Dignity and Compassion Humility and Gentleness Truth and Justice Forgiveness and Mercy Purity and Holiness Tolerance and Peace

St William of York is a Catholic Primary School rooted in Gospel values; Religious Education lies at the heart of the curriculum; Come and See and To Know You More Clearly Religious Education directories; 10% of the timetable is dedicated to RE.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Martin Murphy welcomes families; school is a one form entry primary with Nursery provision for ages 2–11; strong links with parish and community; motto 'Together Everyone Achieves More' and the core phrase 'To go forward in Christ' appears on the page.

Curriculum Highlights

Religious Education (Come and See, To Know You More Clearly) Mathematics (Power Maths mastery) Art and Design (Kapow) Music (Charanga Musical School) Computing (Knowsley CLC) Design and Technology Geography Phonics/Early Reading Physical Education Science PSHE/RSE MFL: Spanish History Literacy

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wrap around care is available from 7:45am to 5:45pm. The Nursery also provides a Breakfast Club from 7:45am with a daily charge for using this.

SEND Provision

SENDCO is Mr C Davies; pastoral support available through the school; 'Think Yourself Great!' wellbeing program; links to Hub of Hope for support.

Admissions Criteria

Admits up to 30 Reception pupils each year (total capacity 210). Applications via the Common Application Form; supplementary faith form or Baptism Certificate required; oversubscription criteria detailed in Admissions Policy.

Financial Information

Breakfast Club is free for attending from Reception upwards. After School Club has fees. Nursery Breakfast Club incurs a charge.

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