SchoolScoresPark View Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Park View, Huyton, Knowsley, Liverpool, L36 2LL
0151 477 8120 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 23 April 2024.
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 |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
158 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 74 parents whose child had been bullied 15th highest of 46 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 65% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 50% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 90 parents who had raised a concern Joint 8th highest of 79 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 86% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 38 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 12th highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 41%). 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
56 pupils in this year group.
66% — 5 points above the Knowsley average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Knowsley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 66% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 75% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 77% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 75% | 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. | 103 | 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 45 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 29 |
| Of those, offered a place | 29 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 74 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.6
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 9th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 65.7% | 40.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 118th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 121st highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.4% | 17.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 66th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.1% | 9.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 66th lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 52% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 6.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 82nd lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 39% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.6% | 19.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 111th lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 46% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 87th lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 54% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.26% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 99th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 47% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.4 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 138th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 27% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.4 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 44th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 70% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 18.8% | 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 Aloysius Catholic Primary School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Roby Park Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Huyton With Roby CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dovecot Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 25% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hope Primary School - A Joint Catholic and CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Columba's Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Knowsley Lane Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Aidan's Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 4 expected, 2 needs attention · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Blacklow Brow School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Margaret Mary's Catholic Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Park View Academy's Ofsted rating?
Park View Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 23 April 2024.
How did Park View Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Park View Academy?
98% of the 158 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Park View Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Park View Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 29 families put Park View Academy as their first choice for 45 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 29 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 142552.
- 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.