Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Trust
Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Trust is an academy trust running 7 schools (4 primary and 3 secondary) in Sefton and Knowsley.
Of its 3 schools with a graded Ofsted inspection, 67% are rated Good or Outstanding (2 good, 1 requires improvement).
1 of its schools have been inspected under Ofsted's new report cards: 0 of their 6 graded areas were strong or exceptional, and 4 need attention or urgent improvement.
The trust is registered at Companies House as company 12425650, incorporated in 2020.
Sources: DfE GIAS and performance data, Ofsted, Companies House.
Schools in Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Trust
| School | Phase | Area | Inspection | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School | Primary | Southport | - | KS2 78% |
| Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School | Primary | Bootle | Requires improvement | KS2 55% |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Academy | Secondary | Liverpool | - | A8 42.4 |
| Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy | Secondary | Prescot | - | A8 30.2 |
| St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School | Primary | Liverpool | Good | KS2 80% |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Liverpool | Good | KS2 92% |
| The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco | Secondary | Bootle | Report card: 0/6 strong, 4 need attention | A8 32.2 |
Results are each school's latest: Attainment 8 for secondaries, KS2 reading and maths expected standard for primaries. The average state school in England scored 46.8 and 76% in 2025.