St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate, Liverpool
St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Liverpool, part of Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 177 schools in Liverpool with published results, and 814th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Sefton (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate in detail
St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "I would like to wish you a very warm welcome to St. Thomas' C.E. Primary & Nursery School. St. Thomas' is a church primary school in the heart of Lydiate. St. Thomas' is built on a Christian foundation; our vision statement of 'Let your Light Shine' is rooted in the words of Jesus in Matthew 5:16."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in Sefton and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 100% in reading and 97% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate
For September 2026 entry, 31 families put St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate as their first choice and 75 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate are Northway Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 87% reading, 89% maths); Lydiate Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 70% reading, 67% maths); St Gregory's Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 97% reading, 86% maths); and Green Park Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 72% reading, 59% maths).
St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Northway Primary SchoolLydiate Primary SchoolSt Gregory's Catholic Primary SchoolGreen Park Primary School
The trust
St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate is one of 19 schools run by Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 69% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
6.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 22 pupils (9.3%) received SEN support and 4 (1.7%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Maghull North Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Coronation Road (nw-bound), 50 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 45 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Sefton (165).
Suspensions and exclusions
St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate are Deyes High School (0.8 miles), Maricourt Catholic High School (1.2 miles) and Maghull High School (1.4 miles).
Deyes High SchoolMaricourt Catholic High SchoolMaghull High School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; 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 · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils are immensely proud to attend this exceptional school. Children in the early years and pupils across the school thrive, partly due to the care and guidance that they receive from staff. Pupils relish coming to this happy school each day.
The school has an unswerving commitment to excellence which permeates throughout the whole school community. Pupils benefit from a highly engaging curriculum which enables pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to flourish in all aspects of school life. Pupils eagerly rise to meet the school's demanding expectations for their learning. They achieve extremely well.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Ably supported by the trust, the school has meticulously crafted a highly ambitious curriculum which is steeped in educational research and effective practice. The key knowledge that pupils should learn, and the order in which they should learn it, is clearly identified. This helps pupils to experience an exceptionally well-connected learning journey from the early years to the end of Year 6.
Staff greatly value the high-quality training that the school and trust provide. Staff appreciate the school's actions to reduce their workload, for example by providing curriculum guidance and resources. As a result, staff expertly teach the curriculum with both enthusiasm and flair.
From Ofsted's June 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its June 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
6.8%
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 declined from 100% to 93% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 97% to 93% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 93% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.5
Avg class size
30.3
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate
Newsletter - Friday 1st May 2026
1 May 2026
Newsletter - Friday 13th March 2026
13 Mar 2026
Newsletter - Friday 27th February 2026
27 Feb 2026
Attendance letter to parents 13.02.26
13 Feb 2026
Newsletter - Friday 16th January 2026
16 Jan 2026
PTA Spring Newsletter
From St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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You apply to the council where you live. St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate is in Sefton; for families living there:
- Sefton's school travel policy: Home to School Transport Policy ext
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
1 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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Your chances of a place at St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
208 pupils
210 places
2 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
22
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
11.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
236
Total Pupils
108
Boys
128
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
21.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,675
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,955
Per pupil
£1129k
Total funding
£21k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
2.8%
Overall absence
2.8%
Persistent absence
179
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 Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate
Questions parents ask about St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate
What are SATs results like at St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate?
Of the pupils at St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 93% reached the expected standard in reading and 93% did so in maths.
What is St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024.
What is the catchment area for St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate?
No fixed boundary. When St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate 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 Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate?
St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate?
Classes at St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate average 29.5 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 Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate?
St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate has around 236 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate?
2.8% of sessions were missed at St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate in 2024/25. 2.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate?
Apply through Sefton's coordinated admissions process, naming St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate 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 Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 1 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 Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate?
St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate is at Kenyons Lane, Lydiate, Liverpool, Merseyside, L31 0BP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)