Rudston Primary School, Liverpool

In its own words: "Rudston Primary School will offer every child- whatever their own individual characteristics- the chance to thrive and achieve their own potential as that develops and changes. This will be an inclusive school where all will be treated equally and given equality of opportunity regardless of gender, special needs disability or race."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Choosing the right school for your child can be one of the hardest decisions that we as parents have to make. Whilst it is true that all schools are similar in wanting the best for the children in their care, it is also true that all schools are unique."

Coming up: an open evening on Tuesday 3 November 2026, an open evening on Thursday 5 November 2026, an open evening on Friday 6 November 2026 and an open evening on Tuesday 10 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 65% of Year 6 pupils at Rudston Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 60% 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 (60% in reading, 64% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 43 families put Rudston Primary School as their first choice and 136 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 Rudston Primary School are Christ The King Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 87% reading, 83% maths); King David Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 70% reading, 77% maths); Childwall Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles); and St Paschal Baylon Catholic Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 81% reading, 81% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Rudston Primary School.

6.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (85%) and Mixed (6%).

Rudston Primary School had 16 teachers in 2026, one for every 26 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Broad Green Rail Station, about 800 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Childwall Mount Road (opposite), 90 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 127 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, public order offences and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Liverpool (342).

In 2024/25, Rudston Primary School issued 7 suspensions, 1.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Rudston Primary School are Childwall Sports & Science Academy (0.4 miles), King David High School (0.5 miles), Dixons Broadgreen Academy (1 mile) and Calderstones School (1.2 miles).