Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School, Woolton, Liverpool

In its own words: "This means that our Reception intake for September 2027 will consist of two classes of 30 pupils, allowing us to welcome up to 60 children into Reception for the third consecutive year. We are holding school tours for prospective parents for Reception class places for September 2027 on the following dates and times:"

From the headteacher's welcome: "Bishop Martin is a popular, successful and aspirational school situated in the heart of Woolton. As a church school our Christian vision and values underpin everything we do for our whole school community to flourish. At Bishop Martin, we INSPIRE and empower all members of our school community, providing the knowledge to enable everyone to thrive and flourish."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School, Woolton reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 70% in Liverpool and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 89% in reading and 89% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 61 families put Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School, Woolton as their first choice and 134 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 7 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School, Woolton are Woolton Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 87% reading, 91% maths); Much Woolton Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 80% reading, 82% maths); Belle Vale Community Primary School (1 mile, Good, 76% reading, 76% maths); and Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School (1 mile, Good, 83% reading, 79% maths).

Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School, Woolton's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School, Woolton is one of 19 schools run by Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 69% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

7.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (89%) and Mixed (6%).

Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School, Woolton had 15 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Hunts Cross Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mason Street (adjacent), 160 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 88 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Liverpool (342).

Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School, Woolton recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School, Woolton are St Julie's Catholic High School (0.3 miles), St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy (0.6 miles), Gateacre School (1.2 miles) and Calderstones School (1.3 miles).