St John's Church of England Primary School, Liverpool
St John's Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Liverpool. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2017. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 96th-highest of the 177 schools in Liverpool with published results, and 9,159th of 14,452 across England. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2017)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
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 John's Church of England Primary School in detail
St John's Church of England Primary School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, athletics, choir, Lego and cooking.
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 63% of Year 6 pupils at St John's Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% 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 (69% in reading, 81% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St John's Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 21 families put St John's Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 57 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 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 John's Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St John's Church of England Primary School are St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School (under 0.1 miles, 89% reading, 70% maths); Waterloo Primary School (0.3 miles, 66% reading, 66% maths); St Nicholas Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 86% reading, 89% maths); and Ursuline Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 76% reading, 78% maths).
St John's Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary SchoolWaterloo Primary SchoolSt Nicholas Church of England Primary SchoolUrsuline Catholic Primary School
Who goes there
6.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (89%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 24 pupils (12.6%) received SEN support and 4 (2.1%) 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 Waterloo (Merseyside) Rail Station, about 380 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wellington Street (adjacent), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St John's Church of England Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 6th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St John's Church of England Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 2.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St John's Church of England Primary School are Sacred Heart Catholic Academy (0.7 miles) and St Michaels Church of England Academy (1.4 miles).
Sacred Heart Catholic AcademySt Michaels Church of England Academy
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 November 2017, 8 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 February 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St John's is a warm, welcoming school where children thrive academically and socially. The school excels at teaching reading through a rigorous, carefully ordered programme, and provides excellent tailored support for pupils with additional needs. Staff create a positive atmosphere where pupils are encouraged to take responsibility and contribute to their school community.
Key Strengths
- Strong early reading programme with carefully matched teaching resources and phonics support
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND through focused plans and adapted activities
- Rich and well-ordered curriculum that exceeds national expectations in many subjects
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils, with strong behaviour management
- Thoughtful personal development through visits, cultural experiences, and age-appropriate education programmes
Areas for Improvement
- In a small number of foundation subjects, leaders lack clarity about key knowledge pupils should learn, meaning activities and assessment are not always well focused on important content
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff vigilantly reporting concerns and leaders skilfully using in-house and external expertise to support pupils and adapt help where necessary.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, ethos club, local cultural visits and experiences
St John's Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils are happy, eager to learn, and achieve well across subjects. Staff have high expectations and create a kind, friendly environment where pupils feel safe and supported.
At a Glance
20.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 69% to 63% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 67% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.3
Avg class size
25.3
Infant (KS1)
28.8
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St John's Church of England Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St John's Church of England Primary School.
- The Kids Club and Sensory Room850m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St John's Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St John's Church of England 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
- 17
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 4 serious and 12 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
7 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.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
192 pupils
199 places
7 spare places 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(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
24
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
14.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
191
Total Pupils
96
Boys
95
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
19.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£44,986
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,528
Per pupil
£1214k
Total funding
£56k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.5%
Overall absence
13.5%
Persistent absence
171
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 John's Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about St John's Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at St John's Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at St John's Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 63% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is St John's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John's Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2017, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St John's Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St John's Church of England 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 John's Church of England Primary School?
St John's Church of England Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St John's Church of England Primary School?
Classes at St John's Church of England Primary School average 27.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St John's Church of England Primary School?
St John's Church of England Primary School has around 191 pupils on roll. 21% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St John's Church of England Primary School?
5.5% of sessions were missed at St John's Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 13.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St John's Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Sefton's coordinated admissions process, naming St John's Church of England 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.
Does St John's Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of St John's Church of England Primary School: The Kids Club and Sensory Room (850m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St John's Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 4 serious and 12 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 7 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 John's Church of England Primary School?
St John's Church of England Primary School is at Denmark Street, Waterloo, Liverpool, Merseyside, L22 9RG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)