Hudson Primary School
Moorhey Road, Maghull, Liverpool, L31 5LEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hudson Primary School is a primary school in Liverpool for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 113 schools in Sefton. It ranks 82nd of 171 primary schools in Liverpool. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 July 2023, report published 28 September 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 July 2023
Pupils are full of smiles as they arrive at Hudson Primary School each morning. They are greeted warmly by kind and caring staff. Positive relationships between staff and pupils are evident throughout the school. Pupils feel safe. They are confident that staff will listen to them if they have any worries. Leaders deal with any incidents of unkind words or behaviour, including bullying, promptly and effectively. Most pupils, including children in early years and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. This is because leaders and staff have high expectations for the achievement and behaviour of every pupil. Pupils listen carefully to adults' instructions. They are keen to contribute to discussions. Pupils are enthusiastic about receiving weekly awards for good behaviour and for being kind and respectful. Pupils appreciate the range of opportunities on offer beyond the academic curriculum. For example, they go on residential visits and school trips. This allows them to gain an understanding of their local community and the wider world. Pupils thoroughly enjoy working in the school's woodland area, where their interests and imagination are nurtured effectively.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils in key stage 2 have gaps in their reading knowledge. As a result, they do not read with confidence and fluency. Leaders should ensure that key stage 2 pupils receive the support that they need to catch up quickly.
- In a small number of subjects, some pupils have gaps in their knowledge due to weaknesses in the previous curriculum. This makes it difficult for them to make connections when they learn new content. Leaders should ensure that they identify the remaining gaps in pupils' knowledge and understanding so that pupils can successfully learn new knowledge and concepts.
- Some pupils are frequently absent from school. This means that they miss out on their learning. Leaders should ensure that they analyse attendance data more effectively and that they take swift and decisive action to tackle absenteeism so that pupils attend school regularly.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
37 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
282 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Hudson Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Catholic Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Summerhill Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Nicola Craddock
- Phone
- 01515261568
- Address
- Moorhey Road, Maghull, Liverpool, L31 5LE
- Local authority
- Sefton
- URN
- 104869
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.