Wellesbourne Community Primary School, Liverpool

Primary
Community school
Mixed
Ages 311

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~349m)Possible (~498m)Unlikely (~647m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Nicola Ryan
Pupils:378 / 420 capacity
LA:Liverpool
Phone:01512269765
Address:Abbotsford Road, Liverpool, L11 5BA
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 September 2003

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 7 months ago

Report card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)

Achievement
Expected Standard
Behaviour
Needs Attention
Personal Development
Expected Standard
Leadership
Expected Standard
Early Years
Expected Standard
Inspected 24 February 2026View full report
URN:133329
UKPRN:10073585
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Liverpool Walton
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Wellesbourne is a caring school where staff genuinely prioritise pupil wellbeing and feel supported themselves. The school excels at including all children, particularly those who are disadvantaged or have additional needs, and has designed a curriculum that gives children a strong foundation in reading and basic skills. Pupils develop positive attitudes to learning, show good behaviour and develop important life skills including understanding British values and how to keep themselves safe.

Key Strengths

  • Effective phonics teaching and broad, well-ordered curriculum that supports ambitious learning outcomes
  • Strong inclusive practice with swift identification of pupil needs and effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
  • Leaders and staff prioritise pupil wellbeing with nurturing relationships and daily check-ins to support emotional needs
  • Pupils have positive attitudes to learning and behaviour around school is orderly and respectful
  • Early years curriculum is well-designed with high-quality interactions that prepare children well for key stage 1

Areas for Improvement

  • Attendance is below national averages with persistent absence for some pupils, limiting their access to learning and school experiences
  • Some pupils do not achieve as highly as they could in mathematics due to insufficient opportunities to practise and apply their learning
  • Some writing errors including spelling, punctuation and grammar mistakes persist over time as they are not identified consistently
  • Teachers do not always provide enough opportunities for pupils to practise, apply and deepen their knowledge across subjects

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are fulfilled and pupils feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

Games club, chess club, arts club, yoga club, darts club, annual debating club, school councillors, play leaders, reading ambassadors

Wellesbourne Community Primary School is rated as meeting expected standards overall, with pupils achieving well in reading, writing and mathematics, though some could achieve more highly in mathematics. The school has a strong inclusive approach and prioritises pupil wellbeing, but attendance remains a significant barrier for some pupils.

At a Glance

56.0%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+9ppMaths+1ppWriting+1pp

Reading has improved from 74% to 83%. Maths has remained stable at around 81%. Writing has remained stable at around 79%.

Class Sizes

25.0

Avg class size

22.0

Infant (KS1)

27.9

KS2

15

Total classes

1 class with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Bus Stops

Parthenon Drive (adj)
240m · 4 min walk
Lewisham Road (adj)
241m · 4 min walk
Sedgemoor Road (adj)
263m · 4 min walk
Lorenzo Drive (adj)
300m · 5 min walk
Norwyn Road (adj)
370m · 6 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

90%

Near capacity

378 pupils

420 capacity

42 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Liverpool

High pressure
New homes approved:8,038
Projected new pupils:2,010

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Liverpool

Admissions Demand - Liverpool

Low demand0.80x oversubscription

Places available

6,140

Applications

4,934

Got 1st preference

89.7%

Got preferred school

97.4%

Primary admissions across Liverpool (2025/26)

Inspection History(11)

24 February 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
Early Years
12 January 2022
30 November 2016
Leadership & ManagementGood

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

6.3389%

Overall absence

17.62918%

Persistent absence

329

Enrolments

Authorised3.03972%
Unauthorised3.29919%
Persistent (10%+)17.62918%
Severe (50%+)0.30395%

Absence trend

5.52724%
18/19
5.1024%
20/21
8.28811%
21/22
7.89208%
22/23
7.07514%
23/24
6.3389%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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