Wavertree Church of England School, Liverpool

In its own words: "A place where everyone belongs to the family of Wavertree with faith at the centre. Where we believe in ourselves and others. Where we achieve our full potential. Where hope and love inspires all that we do. At Wavertree School all members of the community embrace our vision and seek to live it our through our thoughts, words and deeds."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football and cricket.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £2 per day.

In 2025, 63% of Year 6 pupils at Wavertree Church of England School reached the expected standard in reading and 43% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 70% in Liverpool and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 48% in reading and 52% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 8 families put Wavertree Church of England School as their first choice and 20 named it as one of their preferences, for 8 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Wavertree Church of England School are Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary School (0.1 miles, Good, 84% reading, 80% maths); Heygreen Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 86% reading, 79% maths); Mosspits Lane Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 82% reading, 78% maths); and King's Northway Primary Academy (0.6 miles).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Wavertree Church of England School.

50.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 31.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (42%), Black (18%) and Mixed (11%).

In 2026, 41 pupils (25.8%) received SEN support and 11 (6.9%) 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.

Wavertree Church of England School had 10 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 Wavertree Technology Park Rail Station, about 810 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Prince Alfred Road (adjacent), 100 metres away.

In 2024/25, Wavertree Church of England School issued 8 suspensions, 5.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Wavertree Church of England School are The Blue Coat School (0.4 miles), King's Leadership Academy Wavertree (0.6 miles), King David High School (0.8 miles) and Childwall Sports & Science Academy (0.8 miles).