SchoolScoresBishop Martin CofE Primary School, Woolton
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
Church Road, Woolton, Liverpool, L25 5JF
0151 428 6295 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 8 November 2022.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
27 pupils in this year group.
67% — 10 points above the Liverpool average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 93% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 85% | 69% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 78% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Liverpool. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 61 |
| Of those, offered a place | 54 (89%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 134 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 168th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.1% | 37.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 43rd highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 66th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.6% | 18.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 129th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 24.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 89% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 41st lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 68% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.8% | 15.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 140th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 29% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.7 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 32nd highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 86% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.3 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 113th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 34% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 8.7% | 13.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Woolton Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Much Woolton Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Belle Vale Community Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Springwood Heath Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Carleton House Preparatory School 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Childwall CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024, before conversion) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Netherley Park Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 12% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hunts Cross Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bishop Martin CofE Primary School, Woolton's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Martin CofE Primary School, Woolton was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 November 2022.
How did Bishop Martin CofE Primary School, Woolton do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Is Bishop Martin CofE Primary School, Woolton oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 61 families put Bishop Martin CofE Primary School, Woolton as their first choice for 60 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 54 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 145438.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.