St Hugh's Catholic Primary School, Liverpool
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at supporting children from diverse backgrounds, particularly those learning English as an additional language. Teachers create engaging, fun lessons using a variety of methods including role play and technology. The school's partnership with its nursery and children's centre means children get excellent preparation before starting primary school.
Key Strengths
- Pupils make good progress and achieve well from their varying starting points
- Some teaching is outstanding and teachers make lessons interesting and fun
- Pupils behave well, feel safe, and contribute to a welcoming school atmosphere
- Strong support for pupils who speak English as an additional language helps them learn quickly
- The school's federation with a children's centre and nursery school gives Reception children a good start
Areas for Improvement
- Attainment at the end of Year 2 has not improved quickly enough, particularly for more able pupils
- The approach to teaching phonics (letters and sounds) does not meet the needs of all pupils
- Below average attendance due to families taking holidays during term time
- Assessment in Year 1 is not used well enough to identify pupils' varying needs and provide appropriate challenge
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - pupils feel safe and the school provides a secure, welcoming atmosphere where children are valued.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast club
St Hugh's Catholic Primary School is a good school where pupils make good progress from their varying starting points and are taught well by teachers who make lessons interesting and fun. The school is led and managed well with a strong governing body supporting continuous improvement.
At a Glance
73.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 30%. Maths has remained stable at around 22%. Writing has remained stable at around 22%.
Class Sizes
27.0
Avg class size
26.0
Infant (KS1)
28.0
KS2
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
187 pupils
210 capacity
23 spare places available
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
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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
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.5951%
Overall absence
15.18325%
Persistent absence
191
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
St Hugh's Catholic Primary School
Archbishop Blanch CofE High School
Christian Fellowship School
King's Leadership Academy Wavertree
St Hilda's Church of England High School
Marydale Lodge Sch
Bellerive FCJ Catholic College
Royal School for the Blind (Liverpool)
Harmonize Academy AP Free School
The Belvedere Academy
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