SchoolScoresSt Hugh's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Earle Road, Liverpool, L7 6HE
0151 733 2899 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 7 May 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 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 | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| 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.
19% — 38 points below the Liverpool average, and 43 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 19% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 30% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 22% | 69% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 22% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 97 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 94 | 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 19 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 14 |
| Of those, offered a place | 14 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 27 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.7
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 | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 100% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 75.1% | 37.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 153rd highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 116th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.0% | 18.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 99% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 85.0% | 24.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 51st lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 62% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 95th lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 31% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.2% | 15.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 78th lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 60% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 1.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 85th lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 55% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 95th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 49% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.5 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 123rd highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 33% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.8 | 10.7 | 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% | 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
- Lawrence Community Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Clare's Catholic Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- Smithdown Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 strong, 2 expected · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heygreen Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anne's Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kingsley Community School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kensington Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 34% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greenbank Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wavertree CofE School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Hugh's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 7 May 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did St Hugh's Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 19% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 43 points below the England average of 62%.
Is St Hugh's Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 14 families put St Hugh's Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 19 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 14 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 104652.
- 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.