St Cleopas' Church of England Primary Academy, Liverpool

In its own words: "We are a distinctive, inclusive, Christian school, where everyone is welcomed and valued. We aim to nurture and develop opportunities for life long learning. We come together in a friendly, creative community to develop our cultural lives and abilities. Our children represent the future of our society and our global community."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to St Cleopas Church of England Primary Academy, part of the All Saints Multi Academy Trust! Thank you for taking the time to find out more about our school. We are a happy, inclusive, Christian school located at the heart of the Dingle near central Liverpool."

In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at St Cleopas' Church of England Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 70% in Liverpool and 77% and 75% across England.

For September 2026 entry, 17 families put St Cleopas' Church of England Primary Academy as their first choice and 34 named it as one of their preferences, for 23 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 Cleopas' Church of England Primary Academy are St Finbar's Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 73% reading, 69% maths); Holy Family Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 83% reading, 69% maths); Matthew Arnold Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 72% reading, 69% maths); and St Silas Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 74% reading, 64% maths).

St Cleopas' Church of England Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

St Cleopas' Church of England Primary Academy is one of 11 schools run by The Liverpool Joint Catholic and Church of England Academies Trust, an academy trust.

57.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 69 pupils (26.1%) received SEN support and 4 (1.5%) 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.

St Cleopas' Church of England Primary Academy had 17 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Brunswick Rail Station, about 530 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).

25 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bessemer Street (opposite), 50 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Cleopas' Church of England Primary Academy stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, St Cleopas' Church of England Primary Academy issued 5 suspensions, 1.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to St Cleopas' Church of England Primary Academy are The Belvedere Academy (0.5 miles); King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool (0.5 miles); Bellerive FCJ Catholic College (0.9 miles); and Liverpool Life Sciences UTC (1 mile).