Broad Square Community Primary School, Liverpool

In its own words: "Broad Square Primary School is a two-form entry primary and nursery school within the heart of Norris Green, Liverpool. Broad Square is a nurturing, inclusive school, where staff strive to ensure the best quality of learning, care and support for all of our pupils, every day."

From the headteacher's welcome: "As Headteacher of Broad Square Primary School, I feel very privileged to work with our incredible children, who are at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is to ensure that all pupils fulfil their true potential; both intellectually and socially by creating a stimulating, secure and caring environment in which a broad and balanced education is provided."

In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Broad Square Community Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 70% in Liverpool and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 72% in reading and 72% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 39 families put Broad Square Community Primary School as their first choice and 75 named it as one of their preferences, for 40 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Broad Square Community Primary School are Monksdown Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 65% reading, 59% maths); St Matthew's Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 73% reading, 67% maths); Wellesbourne Community Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 83% reading, 81% maths); and St Teresa of Lisieux Catholic Primary Academy (0.5 miles, 66% reading, 68% maths).

Broad Square Community Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

38.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 85 pupils (21.5%) received SEN support and 12 (3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.

The nearest railway station is Rice Lane Rail Station, about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Circular Road West (adjacent), 270 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Broad Square Community Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Broad Square Community Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 1.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Broad Square Community Primary School are Holly Lodge Girls' College (0.7 miles), West Derby School (0.9 miles), Dixons Croxteth Academy (0.9 miles) and St John Bosco Arts College (1 mile).