St George's Catholic Primary School, Liverpool
St George's Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Liverpool. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 88th-highest of the 177 schools in Liverpool with published results, and 8,234th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Sefton (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St George's Catholic Primary School in detail
St George's Catholic Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "To learn with kindness, respect and friendship through God's love. View More"
From the headteacher's welcome: "St George's is a very special, friendly school with a close parent community. We foster Gospel Values in all we do with our children and offer them an exciting and stimulating curriculum that values the uniqueness of every child. Their uniqueness is embraced and celebrated as soon as our children start their journey with us in our purpose-built nursery."
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at St George's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 72% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in Sefton and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 73% in reading and 85% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St George's Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 22 families put St George's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 62 named it as one of their preferences, for 28 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 St George's Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St George's Catholic Primary School are Hudson Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 73% reading, 62% maths); St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull (0.5 miles, Good, 93% reading, 77% maths); Summerhill Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 93% reading, 97% maths); and St John Bosco Catholic Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 88% reading, 81% maths).
St George's Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Hudson Primary SchoolSt Andrews Church of England Primary School, MaghullSummerhill Primary SchoolSt John Bosco Catholic Primary School
Who goes there
7.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 16 pupils (6.8%) received SEN support and 7 (3%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Maghull Rail Station, about 720 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Dennett Close (adjacent), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 58 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Sefton (165).
Suspensions and exclusions
St George's Catholic Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St George's Catholic Primary School are Maricourt Catholic High School (0.2 miles), Maghull High School (0.4 miles) and Deyes High School (0.6 miles).
Maricourt Catholic High SchoolMaghull High SchoolDeyes High School
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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from April 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St George's creates a happy, safe place where children love to learn and develop confidence as readers. Teachers are skilled at spotting which pupils need extra help and step in quickly to support them. The school encourages active citizenship and community involvement, helping pupils understand the importance of looking after the environment and helping others.
Key Strengths
- Excellent reading culture - pupils develop strong reading skills and fluency quickly, including those who find reading difficult
- Well-trained teachers who regularly check pupil progress and provide tailored support for those at risk of falling behind
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, ensuring they access the same curriculum as their peers and achieve their potential
- Strong behaviour and a safe, welcoming environment where pupils are polite and respectful
- Ambitious, well-planned curriculum with careful thought given to subject content and teaching order
Areas for Improvement
- Not all pupils are encouraged to participate in the full range of enrichment activities and clubs available, limiting opportunities to develop talents and interests
- Some pupils do not make the best use of current enrichment activity options on offer
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with rigorous policies, regular staff briefings on pupil safety, quick reporting of concerns, and pupils taught to keep themselves safe online.
Extracurricular Activities
breakfast club, eco-council, community singing, football, basketball, ukulele, glockenspiel, school council, spirit squad, museum visits, aquarium visits
St George's Catholic Primary School is a good school where pupils enjoy learning, behave well, and feel safe. The school has developed an ambitious curriculum with particularly strong reading provision.
At a Glance
7.7%
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 73% to 78% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 85% to 72% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 65% to 59% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.2
Avg class size
30.5
Infant (KS1)
29.7
KS2
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St George's Catholic Primary School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St George's Catholic Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St George's Catholic Primary School is in Sefton; for families living there:
- Sefton's school travel policy: Home to School Transport Policy ext
- How to apply: Apply for Travel Support
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 15
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 12 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Sefton is 16 (the median across 116 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
211 pupils
210 places
1 pupil over capacity 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 Sefton council
Places available
3,080
Applications
2,586
Got 1st preference
91.4%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Sefton council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
16
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
9.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
235
Total Pupils
107
Boys
128
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
19.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,048
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,190
Per pupil
£1176k
Total funding
£30k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.0%
Overall absence
6.6%
Persistent absence
182
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St George's Catholic Primary School
Questions parents ask about St George's Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at St George's Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at St George's Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% reached the expected standard in reading and 72% did so in maths.
What is St George's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St George's Catholic Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in April 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St George's Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St George's Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, Sefton allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St George's Catholic Primary School?
St George's Catholic Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at St George's Catholic Primary School?
Classes at St George's Catholic Primary School average 29.2 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St George's Catholic Primary School?
St George's Catholic Primary School has around 235 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St George's Catholic Primary School?
4% of sessions were missed at St George's Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 6.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St George's Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Sefton's coordinated admissions process, naming St George's Catholic 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.
How many road collisions happen near St George's Catholic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 12 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Sefton is 16 (the median across 116 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St George's Catholic Primary School?
St George's Catholic Primary School is at Dennett Close, Maghull, Liverpool, Merseyside, L31 5PD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)