SchoolScoresSt Paul's Catholic Junior School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Spring Grove, West Derby, Liverpool, L12 8SJ
0151 228 1159 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 17 March 2026 , published 19 May 2026.
In short: 3 expected, 3 needs attention, 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. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
100 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 5th 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. | 93% | 87% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 6th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 65% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 88% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 10th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 41% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 82% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 13 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 79% of 329 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 25% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 83 parents who had raised a concern 9th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 48% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 78% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 28 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 83% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 60% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 8th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 37% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88%said yes | 85% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 20%). 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
128 pupils in this year group.
46% — 11 points below the Liverpool average, and 16 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 46% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 65% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 68% | 69% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 55% | 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. | 100 | 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 133rd highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.8% | 37.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 101st highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 94th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.8% | 18.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 118th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.4% | 24.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 78th lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 43% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 84th lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 37% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.9% | 15.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 104th lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 47% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.2 | 1.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 129th lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 39% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 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) 14th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 94% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.5 | 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
- St Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024
- Blackmoor Park Infants' School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion)
- St Mary's CofE Primary School, West Derby 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 needs attention · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Blackmoor Park Junior School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 expected, 5 needs attention · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Corinthian Community Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 needs attention, 1 urgent improvement · 22% met expected standard (KS2)
- Monksdown Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Knotty Ash Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mab Lane Junior Mixed and Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2024 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Broad Square Community Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Paul's Catholic Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Paul's Catholic Junior School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 17 March 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 3 expected, 3 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did St Paul's Catholic Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 16 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Paul's Catholic Junior School?
88% of the 100 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend St Paul'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 104661.
- 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.