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St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School

Church Road, Litherland, Liverpool, L21 8NZ

Voluntary controlled school · Ages 5–11 · Mixed

Ofsted

Good

Jul 2022

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Academic picture

41% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (KS2, 2024/25).

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Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

52.0%

Writing

59.0%

Maths

59.0%

RWM Combined

41.0%

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Nearby primary schools

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0.6 km away · Voluntary aided school

Outstanding

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0.84 km away · Voluntary aided school

Good

Springwell Park Community Primary School

0.91 km away · Community school

Good

King's Lander Primary Academy

0.97 km away · Academy converter

Good

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About St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School

St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Liverpool, Sefton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 41% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 200 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Church Road, Liverpool, L21 8NZ | More schools in Sefton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jul 2022 — Good
Jun 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School

What is St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What are St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School's latest exam results?

St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 41% met expected standard in RWM. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School located?

St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Liverpool, Sefton (L21 8NZ).

How many pupils attend St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School?

St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School has around 200 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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