SchoolScoresSt Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Holly Road, Liverpool, L7 0LH
0151 260 9697 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 3 December 2024, 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.
What parents say
66 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 20th highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 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 16th highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 20 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 16th highest of 46 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 62% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 50% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 44 parents who had raised a concern Joint 30th highest of 79 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 52% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 11 parents of children with SEND 12th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 30% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 75% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 40th highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 28%). 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
32 pupils in this year group.
63% — 6 points above the Liverpool average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 63% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 69% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 78% | 69% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 69% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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 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 about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 48 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (63%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 73 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 2.1 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.6
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.
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 96th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 37.7% | 37.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 134th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 79th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.1% | 18.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 32nd highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.1% | 24.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 95th lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 35% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 94th lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 32% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.0% | 15.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 102nd highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 46% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.3 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 110th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 42% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.3 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 94% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 36.4% | 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
- Phoenix Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 9% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kensington Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 34% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary and Nursery School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- New Park Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heygreen Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Michael's Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anne's Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Hugh's Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 19% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anne's (Stanley) Junior Mixed and Infant School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2022 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 3 December 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery?
91% of the 66 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 48 families put St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery as their first choice for 30 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 30 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 104664.
- 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.