St Benedict's Catholic Primary School, Bootle

In its own words: "“The ethos of this school is Catholic. The school was founded by the Catholic Church to provide education for children of Catholic families. The school is conducted by its governing body as part of the Catholic Church in accordance with its Trust Deed and Instrument of Government and seeks at all times to be a witness to Jesus Christ."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We pride ourselves on having a happy, caring school where children feel valued and safe. We strive for excellence in everything we do and believe passionately in finding children’s strengths to develop their confidence."

The school runs a breakfast club.

In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at St Benedict's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 89% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in Sefton and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (87% in reading, 90% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 23 families put St Benedict's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 54 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 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 St Benedict's Catholic Primary School are The Grange Primary School (0.5 miles, 40% reading, 43% maths); St Oswald's Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 90% reading, 87% maths); Netherton Moss Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 73% reading, 83% maths); and Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School (0.8 miles, 59% reading, 50% maths).

St Benedict's Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

0.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 60 pupils (26%) received SEN support and 8 (3.5%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Old Roan Rail Station, about 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Northern Perimeter Road (adjacent), 160 metres away.

In 2024/25, St Benedict's Catholic Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to St Benedict's Catholic Primary School are Maghull High School (1.1 miles), Litherland High School (1.2 miles), Maricourt Catholic High School (1.5 miles) and Holy Family Catholic High School (1.8 miles).