Croxteth Community Primary School, Liverpool

In its own words: "We are immensely proud of our school and the vibrant, supportive community we serve. Our pupils are at the very heart of every decision we make. It is a privilege to guide our children as they develop into confident, resilient, and compassionate individuals who are fully prepared for the next stage of their educational journey."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Croxteth Primary School, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing, creative, and inclusive learning environment where every child can flourish. Our school is at the heart of the community, and we pride ourselves on inspiring curiosity, encouraging independence, and fostering a love of learning."

The school runs after-school care until 4:15pm.

In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Croxteth Community Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 74% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 70% in Liverpool and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (77% in reading, 75% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 27 families put Croxteth Community Primary School as their first choice and 49 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 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 Croxteth Community Primary School are Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 62% reading, 72% maths); Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 77% reading, 82% maths); Monksdown Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 65% reading, 59% maths); and St Teresa of Lisieux Catholic Primary Academy (1.3 miles, 66% reading, 68% maths).

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

Croxteth Community Primary School is one of 9 schools run by Rainbow Education Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.

63.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 80 pupils (25%) received SEN support and 18 (5.6%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Fazakerley Rail Station, about 2 miles away in a straight line.

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Trispen Road (nw-bound), 40 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 115 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Liverpool (342).

In 2024/25, Croxteth Community Primary School issued 17 suspensions, 5.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 2 permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Croxteth Community Primary School are Dixons Croxteth Academy (0.8 miles), St John Bosco Arts College (0.8 miles) and Kirkby High School (1.2 miles).