Great Crosby Catholic Primary School
The Northern Road, Sefton, Crosby, Liverpool, L23 2RQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Great Crosby Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Liverpool for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 113 schools in Sefton. It ranks 134th of 171 primary schools in Liverpool. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 April 2013, report published 10 May 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 March 2023
Pupils, and children in the early years, at Great Crosby Catholic Primary School enjoy coming to school. They are kind and considerate towards each other. They describe school as a 'happy place'. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They have designed and put in place an ambitious curriculum that is delivered well by staff. This enables all pupils to achieve well. Leaders have clearly set out their expectations for pupils' conduct. Pupils follow school routines closely and they show a mature attitude towards their learning. Staff know pupils and their families well. Parents and carers recognise this and they describe the school as a 'family'. Pupils are confident that staff will listen to any concerns or anxieties that they have. This helps them to feel safe. Leaders deal with any incidents of bullying swiftly and effectively. Leaders provide ample opportunities for pupils to widen their horizons and develop their talents and interests. For example, pupils enjoy clubs such as musical theatre, gymnastics and choir practice. Older pupils are keen to take on positions of responsibility, such as acting as a mental health champion.
What the school should improve
- A small number of staff do not deliver some aspects of the phonics programme as leaders intend. This is preventing some pupils from becoming confident and fluent readers as quickly as they could. Leaders should ensure that staff are equipped well to deliver the phonics programme successfully.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
116 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
725 pupils on roll, with places for 760
Schools near Great Crosby Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forefield Junior School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Forefield Community Infant and Nursery School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Valewood Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Waterloo Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Louise Morton
- Phone
- 01519248661
- Address
- The Northern Road, Sefton, Crosby, Liverpool, L23 2RQ
- Local authority
- Sefton
- URN
- 104926
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.