Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School, Liverpool
Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Liverpool. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 142nd-highest of the 177 schools in Liverpool with published results, and 11,866th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2014)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Sefton (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School in detail
Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "I hope that your visit is informative and gives you an insight into the life of our school and the learning that takes place here. There is much to celebrate at Holy Rosary. Our school is a welcoming, happy school where people are friendly, considerate and respectful of each other. Our children are happy and enjoy their learning."
The school runs a breakfast club, from £2.50 per day.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 63% of Year 6 pupils at Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in Sefton and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 68% in reading and 70% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 57 families put Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 111 named it as one of their preferences, for 58 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 4 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School are Aintree Davenhill Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 85% reading, 87% maths); Hudson Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 73% reading, 62% maths); Barlows Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 88% reading, 85% maths); and Melling Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 78% reading, 91% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School.
Aintree Davenhill Primary SchoolHudson Primary SchoolBarlows Primary SchoolMelling Primary School
What parents say
66 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School (as of September 2025): 92% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 55% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (55%).
Who goes there
10.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 42 pupils (9.3%) received SEN support and 9 (2%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Old Roan Rail Station, about 980 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hailebury Avenue (adjacent), 270 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 101 crimes within a mile of the school, most often public order offences, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Sefton (165).
Suspensions and exclusions
Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School are Dixons Fazakerley Academy (1.1 miles), Maricourt Catholic High School (1.5 miles) and Maghull High School (1.6 miles).
Dixons Fazakerley AcademyMaricourt Catholic High SchoolMaghull High School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from February 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Holy Rosary is an ambitious school where pupils work hard and take pride in their learning. The school excels at teaching reading through phonics and provides strong, personalised support for pupils with SEND. Pupils benefit from a calm, respectful environment where they feel valued and safe, with plenty of opportunities to develop their talents through clubs and educational visits.
Key Strengths
- Effective teaching of phonics helps pupils become confident readers by the end of Year 2
- Strong support for pupils with SEND, with well-chosen resources helping them access the same curriculum as their peers
- High expectations of behaviour with pupils treating one another with respect and consideration
- Pupils given meaningful responsibilities that make them feel valued members of the school community
- Good pastoral support that helps pupils feel happy and safe
Areas for Improvement
- In a small number of subjects, learning activities do not build up pupils' understanding of key curriculum content well enough, leaving some pupils' knowledge insecure
- Teachers in these subjects need better support to design learning activities that deepen pupils' knowledge
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective and the school has created an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Choir, football, crafts, educational visits to museums and places of local historical significance, residential trips
Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School is a Roman Catholic primary school in Liverpool that was judged as Good across all areas. The school is ambitious for pupils to achieve well and creates a calm, purposeful atmosphere where pupils behave well and feel safe.
At a Glance
10.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
66 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 68% to 63% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 67% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 75% to 80% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.0
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
11
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School.
- Aintree Kidz LtdAt the school · Not yet graded
- Progress Tutoring290m away · Not yet graded
- Aintree Kidz Limited610m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School is in Sefton; for families living there:
- Sefton's school travel policy: Home to School Transport Policy ext
- How to apply: Apply for Travel Support
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 7
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 4 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Sefton is 16 (the median across 116 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
416 pupils
415 places
1 pupil over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Liverpool
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Liverpool
Across Sefton council
Places available
3,080
Applications
2,586
Got 1st preference
91.4%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Sefton council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
42
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
11.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
450
Total Pupils
204
Boys
246
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
19.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,723
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,968
Per pupil
£2266k
Total funding
£55k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.6%
Overall absence
13.5%
Persistent absence
364
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School
Questions parents ask about Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 63% reached the expected standard in reading and 67% did so in maths.
What is Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2014, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, Sefton allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School?
Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School?
Classes at Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School average 30 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School?
Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School has around 450 pupils on roll. 11% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School?
5.6% of sessions were missed at Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 13.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Sefton's coordinated admissions process, naming Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Aintree Kidz Ltd (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 4 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Sefton is 16 (the median across 116 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School?
Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School is at Oriel Drive, Aintree, Liverpool, Merseyside, L10 6NJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)