Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School

A outstanding voluntary aided school school in Liverpool. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School.

Liverpool, L120JE Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

74

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
62.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 74.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
72.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 17.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

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

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Fir Tree Drive South
Croxteth Park
Liverpool, L120JE

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
131105
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Fir Tree Drive South, Croxteth Park, LIVERPOOL, L12 0JE
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England/Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
420 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
461
Free School Meals
13.3% (61 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.9% (18 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
74.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
17.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
109.0
Grammar Score:
110.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
74.0 (+15.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
13.7 (3.8 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 109.0 108.0
2023 105.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
51
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
461 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.0 per year)

Up 3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We are friends journeying with Jesus in faith, hope and trust as we live, love and learn together"

Gospel values underpin school life Traditions of Anglican and Roman Catholic Churches valued and affirmed Inclusive environment where the individual talents of each member of the school community are valued and nurtured Commitment and responsibility; respecting others and oneself Broad and balanced curriculum which both challenges and supports the diverse needs of individual pupils; prepares them for the 21st Century Safe, stimulating, secure and attractive environment where all involved are welcome, valued and share ownership Developing a global dimension through exploring other faiths and cultures Promoting ecological awareness and responsibility through developing concern and care for God's creation

Emmaus is a joint Anglican and Catholic primary school; the first in the country conceived as such and built to provide education for Croxteth Park, fulfilling the wishes of both the Liverpool Diocese and Archdiocese; outstanding in Ofsted November 2023 and in Section 48 inspections (2014 and 2019). The school emphasises collaboration between church and school, home, and parish, and aims to provide a challenging, broad curriculum in a safe, inclusive environment with a global and ecologically aware outlook.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mr A Williams welcomes families, describes Emmaus as a joint Anglican and Catholic primary school, and highlights a commitment to a challenging and creative curriculum, high standards, and partnership with families and parish.

Curriculum Highlights

Challenging and creative curriculum fit for the 21st Century Learner Embraces new technologies Global dimension National Curriculum Centre of Excellence for French Range of extracurricular activities

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Applications are considered against the school's faith/denomination criteria. Reception admissions require online application via Liverpool City Council Admissions plus the Emmaus Supplementary Faith Form; there are key dates (open/close/offer notification); Nursery admissions also require a school online form; In-Year applications are handled by the School Business Manager with a waiting list and ranking based on admissions policy.

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