St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery

StatePrimaryResourced Provision+ NurseryRoman Catholic

InspectedPrimaryAges 3–11238 pupils

Holly Road, L7 0LHWebsite01512609697

Inspected238 pupilsAges 3–11

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils238

Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Ages3 - 11

Pupils238

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Type

Voluntary Aided

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

238 / 262 (91%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~30*

Head Teacher

Mrs Joanne McCormick

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

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 84%

AdmissionsIn demand

1.0x oversubscribed (2025-26)

SENDResourced Provision

This school has a specialist SEN unit providing additional support

90%

Would recommend

Avg 83%

5.5%

Absence rate

Avg 7.3%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.5%vs 7.3% avg

Would recommend

90%vs 83% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.5%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence15.0%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.2%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

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

SEN Support 18.1%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 2.5%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Social, Emotional & Mental Health20 pupils (41%)

Speech, Language & Communication13 pupils (27%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder9 pupils (18%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty5 pupils (10%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (2%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 11

Teaching assistants (FTE)8

Support staff (FTE)15

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils238

Free school meals 33.6%

English as additional language 31.1%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British47.5%

Black African14.7%

White Other8.4%

Mixed Other8.0%

Black Other5.0%

Asian Other3.8%

Pakistani3.4%

Other2.9%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.7%

Mixed White & Asian1.3%

Mixed White & African1.3%

Indian0.8%

Chinese0.8%

Gypsy/Roma0.4%

2024-25

Parent View

90.0%

of parents would recommend

66 responses

Happy child★100.0%

Safe★100.0%

Good progress90.0%

Informed90.0%

Good behaviour90.0%

Well taught80.0%

Well led80.0%

Well looked after50.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 1Most deprived

IMD 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Listed building11 AND 13, LOCKERBY ROADGrade II Listed

Spending Per Pupil

£6,842

total expenditure per pupil

£-558 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,703

Support staff£1,538

Premises£594

Energy£348

Learning resources£183

Income per pupil£6,880

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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