SchoolScoresSt Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Hale Road, Liverpool, L4 3RL
0151 525 7602 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 24 February 2026 , published 14 July 2026.
In short: 4 strong, 2 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. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than 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. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | 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
34 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Liverpool comparisons use the 19 of its 186 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 167 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 10th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 23% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 87% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 8th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 53% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 88% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 9th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 51% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 82% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 26 parents who had raised a concern 12th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 28% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 78% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 11 parents of children with SEND 6th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 33% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 60% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 11th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 23% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82%said yes | 85% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 7%). 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
111 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 | 13% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 75% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 74% | 69% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 82% | 69% | 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. | 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.
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 | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 86th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 40.8% | 37.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 111th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 35th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.4% | 18.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 64th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.2% | 24.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 85th lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 40% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 116th lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 21% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 17.6% | 15.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 182nd lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 5% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 10.6 | 1.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 184th lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 4% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 45th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 78% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.1 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 58th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 71% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.0 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 30th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 77% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 21.7% | 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
- St Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bedford Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 3 expected, 3 needs attention · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gwladys Street Primary and Nursery School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 29% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Northcote Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 39% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Monica's Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Four Oaks Community Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 24 February 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 4 strong, 2 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School 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%.
Would parents recommend St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School?
82% of the 34 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 104650.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.