St John's Catholic Primary School, Liverpool

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St John's Catholic Primary School

Fountains Road, Kirkdale, Liverpool, L4 1UN

A Outstanding-rated primary school in Liverpool where 67% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Voluntary aided school

Roman Catholic

Pupils

537

Ages

2-11

FSM

32.9%

Capacity

420

Ofsted

Outstanding

Nov 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

78.0%

Writing

73.0%

Maths

82.0%

RWM Combined

67.0%

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About St John's Catholic Primary School

St John's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Liverpool, Liverpool. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 20 responses), 90% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 67% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 537 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Fountains Road, Liverpool, L4 1UN | More schools in Liverpool

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St John's Catholic Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2024 — Outstanding
Jun 2023 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
Jan 2016 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St John's Catholic Primary School

What is St John's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St John's Catholic Primary School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What do parents say about St John's Catholic Primary School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 20 responses): 90% of parents would recommend St John's Catholic Primary School.

What are St John's Catholic Primary School's latest exam results?

St John's Catholic Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 67% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St John's Catholic Primary School located?

St John's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Liverpool, Liverpool (L4 1UN).

How many pupils attend St John's Catholic Primary School?

St John's Catholic Primary School has around 537 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St John's Catholic Primary School with other schools?

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