SchoolScoresKnowsley Lane Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of VANTAGE CE ACADEMIES TRUST
Astley Road, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 8DB
0151 556 9999 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 16 June 2026 , published 14 July 2026.
In short: 1 strong, 6 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
35 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Liverpool comparisons use the 87 of its 186 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 99 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 78th highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 9% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 79th highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 9% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 71st highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 42nd highest of 46 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 4% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 27% | 50% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 22 parents who had raised a concern Joint 72nd highest of 79 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 11% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 71st highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Liverpool figures pool parents at the Liverpool schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
36 pupils in this year group.
64% — 3 points above the Knowsley average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Knowsley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 64% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 14% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 75% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 81% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 86% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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 Knowsley. 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 | 60 |
| Of those, offered a place | 55 (92%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 124 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.1 · 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Knowsley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 37th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 54.3% | 40.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 42nd highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 141st highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.8% | 17.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 86th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.5% | 9.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 136th lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 14% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 6.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 144th lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 11% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 21.2% | 19.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 60th lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 67% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 62nd lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 66% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 89th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 51% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.7 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 82nd highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 57% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.1 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 136th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 23% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 11.1%* | 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
- St Columba's Catholic Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Aidan's Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 4 expected, 2 needs attention · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Aloysius Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Park View Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hope Primary School - A Joint Catholic and CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Huyton With Roby CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Willow Tree Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stockbridge Village Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Brigid's Catholic Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Knowsley Lane Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Knowsley Lane Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 16 June 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 1 strong, 6 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Knowsley Lane Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Knowsley Lane Primary School?
80% of the 35 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Knowsley Lane Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Knowsley Lane Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 60 families put Knowsley Lane Primary School as their first choice for 60 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 55 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 141205.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.