A good voluntary aided school school in Liverpool. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School.
Overall school rating
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Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 100.0 | 105.0 |
| 2023 | 103.0 | 104.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-1.0 per year)
Down -1.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Together, with God in our heart, the path to our dreams will start"
Kirkdale, St. Lawrence CE Primary School is a Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School which means we have a Christian character and ethos. Church schools are not 'faith schools' for Christians but Christian schools for all and are committed to serving the needs of the local community. The Church of England vision for education includes educating for wisdom, hope and aspiration, community and living well together, and dignity and respect.
Head Teacher Jo Campbell welcomes visitors and stresses partnership with families and the wider community, describing the school as a hub of its diverse community.
Sports
Breakfast Club and after-school clubs are available; wraparound care details provided on site.
The school's admission arrangements were determined by the governing body on 12 May 2021 following a 6-week consultation. The Pupil Admission Number (PAN) is 40. Applications for Reception Class September 2026 deadline is 15th January 2026. The arrangements for admission of children to school are under the control of the governors, operating through their admissions panel. The Supplementary Church form should be completed in addition to the Local Authority form by applicants who wish to provide information to be considered under church criteria.
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