Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School

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

Liverpool, L96BU 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
58.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 69.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
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
8 February 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
Sparrow Hall Road
Liverpool, L96BU

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
131837
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Sparrow Hall Road, Liverpool, L9 6BU
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
236 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
219
Free School Meals
55.5% (122 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.7% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
30.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
69.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
69.0 (+10.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 104.0
2023 104.0 101.0

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
219 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 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

"The Love of Christ Shines Here"

Friendship Community Love Peace Justice

Christ-centred Catholic ethos; Gospel values permeate daily life; inclusive Catholic school; strong connection between home, parish and school; Inclusion Quality Mark Centre of Excellence.

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from Headteacher Mr. J. Long emphasizes creating the best possible environment for every child, a safe, happy, and vibrant space, and the importance of a partnership between home, parish and school. He expresses gratitude to governors and looks forward to journeying with families.

Curriculum Highlights

Reading and Early Reading Adaptive Teaching and Inclusion Curriculum Sequencing and Disciplinary Knowledge Implementation Assessment for Learning Education Continuity Impact Equal Opportunities Art & Design Computing DT English EYFS Geography History Maths Music Phonics PSHE Science Spanish

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

SEND Provision

Inclusive setting with SEND provision via graduated approach. Designated SEND lead is Mrs. K. O'Brien. Commitment to equality and accessibility, with Inclusion Quality Mark Centre of Excellence.

Admissions Criteria

Admission determined by the Governing Body. Parents should complete a Local Authority Preference Form or apply online via the LA website. To be considered against faith/denomination criteria, parents MUST also complete the Supplementary Information Form and return it to the school.

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