Each primary school has been given a score out of 120 for SAT assessments in reading and mathematics. The average 'scaled’ scores' refer to Key Stage 2 assessments taken by pupils at the end of Year 6 in the summer of 2024.
The proportion of students meeting the ‘expected standard’ is included in the league table. According to the Department for Education, pupils are meeting the expected standard if they achieve a scaled score of 100 or more in their reading and maths tests, and their teacher assesses them as 'working at the expected standard' or better in writing.
Pupils are classed as achieving at a ‘higher standard’ if they achieve a scaled score of 110 or more in their reading and maths tests, and their teacher assesses them as ‘working at a greater depth within the expected standard’ in writing.
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We have scoured the latest data to see which schools in Liverpool were the top performing, and also included their latest Ofsted score where available. In some instances, an overall Ofsted judgement is unavailable, as the school regulator has now scrapped single word scores.
Our rankings include the 26 Liverpool primary schools which had at least 70% of pupils meeting the expected standard in KS2, with the national average being 61% - up 60% from 2023. Take a look to see if your child’s school made the top-performing list.
5. Our Lady's Bishop Eton Catholic Primary School, Mossley Hill, Liverpool
Our Lady's Bishop Eton Catholic Primary School, located on Green Lane, achieved an average score of 109 in reading and 107 in maths. 80% of pupils met the expected standards in KS2 and 15% achieved a higher standard. Current Ofsted rating: Good. | Google Street View
6. St John's Catholic Primary School, Kirkdale, Liverpool
St John's Catholic Primary School, located on Fountains Road, achieved an average score of 107 in reading and 107 in maths. 80% of pupils met the expected standards in KS2 and 14% achieved a higher standard. Current Ofsted rating: Outstanding. | Google Street View
7. Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School, West Derby, Liverpool
Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School, located on North Drive, achieved an average score of 110 in reading and 106 in maths. 79% of pupils met the expected standards in KS2 and 18% achieved a higher standard. Current Ofsted rating: Good. | Google Street View
8. Arnot St Mary C of E Primary School, Walton, Liverpool
Arnot St Mary C of E Primary School, located on Arnot Street, achieved an average score of 107 in reading and 107 in maths. 79% of pupils met the expected standards in KS2 and 8% achieved a higher standard. Current Ofsted rating: Good. | Google