Phoenix Primary School

A good community school school in Liverpool. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Phoenix Primary School.

Liverpool, L79LY Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

31

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
20.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 24.0%
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
14 June 2022
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
Birchfield Road
Liverpool, L79LY

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
133702
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Birchfield Road, Liverpool, L7 9LY
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
241
Free School Meals
55.2% (133 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
16.6% (40 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 99.0 102.0
2023 103.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Phoenix Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 103.0 104.0
2024 99.0 102.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-3.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
27
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
241 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-3.0 per year)

Down -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

"Where we rise to the challenge"

Resilience Responsibility Kindness Ambition

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher welcome describes a nurturing, inclusive one-form entry primary school in Kensington with a thriving SEND Unit, motto 'Where we rise to the challenge', and core values of resilience, responsibility, kindness and ambition.

Facilities

Disabled access to front office

SEND Provision

We also have a thriving SEND Unit, which is at the heart of our inclusive ethos, ensuring that every child—whatever their starting point—can succeed.

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