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.
17. Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary School, Wavetree, Liverpool
Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary School, located on South Drive, achieved an average score of 107 in reading and 104 in maths. 73% of pupils met the expected standards in KS2 and 9% achieved a higher standard. Current Ofsted rating: Good. | Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary School
18. Booker Avenue Junior School, Mossley Hill, Liverpool
Booker Avenue Junior School, located on Booker Avenue, achieved an average score of 109 in reading and 107 in maths. 72% of pupils met the expected standards in KS2 and 19% achieved a higher standard. Current Ofsted rating: Good. | Google Street View
19. St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School, Mossley Hill, Liverpool
St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School, located on Sands Road, achieved an average score of 109 in reading and 109 in maths. 72% of pupils met the expected standards in KS2 and 9% achieved a higher standard. Current Ofsted rating: Good. | Google Street View
20. St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Kensington, Liverpool
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, located on Guion Street, achieved an average score of 105 in reading and 105 in maths. 72% of pupils met the expected standards in KS2 and 7% achieved a higher standard. Current Ofsted rating: Good. | New Africa - stock.adobe.com (illustrative purposes only)