Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School

StatePrimaryResourced Provision+ NurseryRoman Catholic

GoodPrimaryAges 3–11222 pupils

Parkstile Lane, Croxteth, L11 0BQWebsite01515463868

Good222 pupilsAges 3–11

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Pupils222

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Pupils222

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Type

Voluntary Aided

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

222 / 252 (88%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~28*

Head Teacher

Mrs Emma Hartley

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Feb 2023

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 48%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

SENDResourced Provision

Capacity: 20 places

This school has a specialist SEN unit providing additional support

7.5%

Absence rate

Avg 7.3%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

7.5%vs 7.3% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate7.5%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence22.3%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate2.5%

Permanent exclusion rate0.8%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

Capacity: 20 places

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support 18.9%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 14.4%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder29 pupils (39%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty10 pupils (14%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health9 pupils (12%)

Speech, Language & Communication8 pupils (11%)

Other7 pupils (9%)

Specific Learning Difficulty5 pupils (7%)

Not Assessed3 pupils (4%)

Severe Learning Difficulty2 pupils (3%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 14

Teaching assistants (FTE)7

Support staff (FTE)15

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils222

Free school meals 55.9%

English as additional language 22.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British68.5%

White Other13.5%

Black African5.0%

Other2.7%

Black Other2.3%

Indian2.3%

Mixed Other1.8%

Pakistani0.9%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.9%

Asian Other0.5%

Chinese0.5%

Traveller Irish0.5%

Mixed White & Asian0.5%

Mixed White & African0.5%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 2Most deprived

IMD 2025

Food hygiene

Inspected May 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Listed buildingGILLMOSS LODGEGrade II Listed

Spending Per Pupil

£8,642

total expenditure per pupil

+£1,242 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,053

Support staff£1,820

Premises£500

Energy£302

Learning resources£554

Income per pupil£9,026

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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