Smithdown Primary School, Liverpool
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Smithdown Primary is a genuinely inclusive school where every child is known, valued and supported. Staff build warm relationships with pupils and work hard to remove barriers to learning, meaning all children - including those with additional needs - can access the full curriculum. The school places a strong emphasis on wellbeing and personal development, helping pupils grow into respectful, confident members of their community.
Key Strengths
- Excellent safeguarding culture with clear systems and staff accountability
- Strong inclusive practice - targeted support for pupils with SEND, disadvantaged pupils, and those learning English as an additional language
- Well-planned personal development curriculum with enrichment experiences that build respect and diversity understanding
- High-quality early years provision with skilled staff and parent partnerships
- Calm, orderly behaviour and positive relationships throughout the school
Areas for Improvement
- Writing skills are inconsistent across subjects - pupils not always applying spelling, handwriting and sentence skills accurately
- Some teaching in a few subjects does not build effectively on prior learning, limiting pupils' understanding over time
- Persistent absence remains higher for some pupils with SEND despite early intervention
- National test results at key stage 2 have not consistently met expected standards
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have created an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed, helping pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sport, dance, music clubs
Smithdown Primary School is a welcoming, inclusive school where pupils feel safe, valued and supported. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils and have created a calm, respectful culture with strong pastoral care.
At a Glance
54.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 65% to 73%. Maths has declined from 81% to 68%. Writing has declined from 63% to 57%.
Class Sizes
30.6
Avg class size
30.2
Infant (KS1)
31.0
KS2
12
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
108%
Over capacity
484 pupils
450 capacity
34 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Liverpool
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Liverpool
Admissions Demand - Liverpool
Places available
6,140
Applications
4,934
Got 1st preference
89.7%
Got preferred school
97.4%
Primary admissions across Liverpool (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.29268%
Overall absence
13.17829%
Persistent absence
387
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Smithdown Primary School
Christian Fellowship School
Archbishop Blanch CofE High School
Marydale Lodge Sch
Progress Schools - Liverpool
Bellerive FCJ Catholic College
St Hilda's Church of England High School
Harmonize Academy AP Free School
LIPA School
The Belvedere Academy
The Studio School Liverpool
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