SchoolScoresOur Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Bull Cop, Formby, Liverpool, L37 8BZ
01704 877281 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 5 November 2019.
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 | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 5 March 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
81 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 1st highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 11th highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 88% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 2nd highest of 46 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 91% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 50% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 56 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 79 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 95% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 11 parents of children with SEND Joint 1st highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 96% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 75% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 34%). 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
34 pupils in this year group.
82% — 24 points above the Sefton average, and 20 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sefton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 82% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 12% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 94% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 85% | 69% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 91% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 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 Sefton. 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 21 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 17 |
| Of those, offered a place | 17 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 51 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 0.8
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 Roman Catholic 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 | Sefton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years Joint 160th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.3% | 26.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 150th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 185th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 1% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 16.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 154th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 22% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 8.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 18th lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 84% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 93% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 13.4%* | 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 | 1.4 | 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% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 85th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 52% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.8 | 20.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 36th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 85% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.1 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 152nd highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 11.3%* | 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
- Redgate Community Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Freshfield Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Trinity St Peter's CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024, before conversion) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodlands Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Luke's CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Jerome's Catholic Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shoreside Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 November 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 5 March 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 20 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School?
100% of the 81 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 17 families put Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 21 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 17 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 104930.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.