Much Woolton Catholic Primary School, Liverpool

In its own words: "We are a warm, friendly Catholic school community who strive to provide our children with an outstanding and enjoyable learning experience, rooted in Christ’s teachings, which readies them for life in secondary school and in the wider world."

Coming up: an open day on Monday 2 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 2pm, an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 2pm and an open day on Thursday 17 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Much Woolton Catholic 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 83% in reading and 65% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 45 families put Much Woolton Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 113 named it as one of their preferences, for 55 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 Much Woolton Catholic Primary School are Woolton Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 87% reading, 91% maths); Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School, Woolton (0.5 miles, Good, 93% reading, 78% maths); Holy Family Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 84% reading, 93% maths); and Belle Vale Community Primary School (1 mile, Good, 76% reading, 76% maths).

Much Woolton Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

69 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Much Woolton Catholic Primary School (as of September 2025): 84% would recommend the school, 93% say their child is happy there and 50% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (94%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (50%).

10.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 31 pupils (7.7%) received SEN support and 9 (2.2%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Hunts Cross Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

18 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Malton Road (adjacent), 220 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 123 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Liverpool (342).

Much Woolton Catholic Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Much Woolton Catholic Primary School are St Julie's Catholic High School (0.2 miles), St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy (1 mile), Halewood Academy (1.2 miles) and Gateacre School (1.3 miles).