SchoolScoresSt Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School, Pilch Lane, Huyton, Liverpool, L14 0JG
0151 477 8490 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 10 December 2014.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 14 March 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
63 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 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 25th highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 45th highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 28th highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 17 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 23rd highest of 46 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 44% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 50% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 42 parents who had raised a concern Joint 36th highest of 79 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 42% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 26th highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%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
120 pupils in this year group.
76% — 15 points above the Knowsley average, and 14 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Knowsley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 76% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 14% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 88% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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.
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 | Knowsley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 101st highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 37.0% | 40.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 50th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 80th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.1% | 17.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 90th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.2% | 9.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 98th lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 34% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 6.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 91st lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 33% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.7% | 19.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 181st lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 6% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 9.5 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 175th lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 13% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 82nd highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 53% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.9 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 102nd highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 46% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.5 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 28th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 79% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 22.3% | 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 Margaret Mary's Catholic Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024
- Malvern Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dovecot Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 25% met expected standard (KS2)
- Roby Park Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Knotty Ash Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Blueberry Park 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Paschal Baylon Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Blackmoor Park Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 expected, 5 needs attention · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Park View Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Aloysius Catholic Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 10 December 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 14 March 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 14 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School?
94% of the 63 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend St Margaret Mary's 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 104482.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.