Pinehurst Primary School has closed (Tuesday 31 March 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Pinehurst Primary School.
Pinehurst Primary School, Liverpool
Pinehurst Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Liverpool. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 169th-highest of the 177 schools in Liverpool with published results, and 13,857th of 14,452 across England. It was 95% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Liverpool (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Pinehurst Primary School in detail
Pinehurst Primary School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, dance, drama, chess and eco club.
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 51% of Year 6 pupils at Pinehurst Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 51% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 70% in Liverpool and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 32% in reading and 34% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Pinehurst Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 40 families put Pinehurst Primary School as their first choice and 67 named it as one of their preferences, for 44 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Pinehurst Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Pinehurst Primary School are Pinehurst Primary School (under 0.1 miles); Anfield Road Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 49% reading, 44% maths); All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 57% reading, 62% maths); and St Matthew's Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 73% reading, 67% maths).
Pinehurst Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Pinehurst Primary SchoolAnfield Road Primary SchoolAll Saints' Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolSt Matthew's Catholic Primary School
Who goes there
48.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 28.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (59%), Asian (13%) and Black (8%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Kirkdale Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bidston Road (adjacent), 250 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Pinehurst Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 647 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, public order offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Liverpool (342), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Pinehurst Primary School issued 11 suspensions, 2.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; 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
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2022 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
48.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 32% to 51% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 34% to 51% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 52% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.0
Avg class size
24.8
Infant (KS1)
28.6
KS2
15
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with Pinehurst Primary School
Term dates
Pinehurst Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Liverpool. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Friday 26 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Pinehurst Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Pinehurst Primary School is in Liverpool; for families living there:
- Liverpool's school travel policy: this document : Home to School Transport Policy 2026-27
- How to apply: Apply for a travel pass
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Pinehurst Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
399 pupils
420 places
21 spare places 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 Liverpool council
Places available
5,870
Applications
4,736
Got 1st preference
88.6%
Got preferred school
97.3%
All primary applications across Liverpool council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(11)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
54
SEN Support
16
EHC Plans
16.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
428
Total Pupils
233
Boys
195
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
21
Teachers
21.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,461
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,285
Per pupil
£2904k
Total funding
£311k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.8%
Overall absence
22.4%
Persistent absence
366
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Pinehurst Primary School
What are SATs results like at Pinehurst Primary School?
Of the pupils at Pinehurst Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 51% reached the expected standard in reading and 51% did so in maths.
What is Pinehurst Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Pinehurst Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2018 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Pinehurst Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Pinehurst Primary School is oversubscribed, Liverpool allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Pinehurst Primary School?
Pinehurst Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 95% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Pinehurst Primary School?
Classes at Pinehurst Primary School average 26 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Pinehurst Primary School?
Pinehurst Primary School has around 428 pupils on roll. 48% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Pinehurst Primary School?
6.8% of sessions were missed at Pinehurst Primary School in 2024/25. 22.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Pinehurst Primary School?
Apply through Liverpool's coordinated admissions process, naming Pinehurst 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.
What are Pinehurst Primary School's term dates?
Pinehurst Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Liverpool. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Friday 26 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027).
Where is Pinehurst Primary School?
Pinehurst Primary School is at Pinehurst Avenue, Anfield, Liverpool, Merseyside, L4 7UF.
Source: Liverpool term dates