Kirkby CofE Primary School
Hall Lane, Kirkby, Liverpool, L32 1TZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kirkby CofE Primary School is a primary school in Liverpool for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 62 schools in Knowsley. It ranks 88th of 171 primary schools in Liverpool. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 March 2023, report published 25 May 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 March 2023
Kirkby Church of England Primary School is a welcoming and happy school. Pupils, and children in the early years, enjoy being part of a warm and caring learning community where everyone feels included. Pupils strive to live up to the school values of respect, love, care, friendship and forgiveness. Leaders are determined for every pupil to succeed, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Parents and carers value the nurture and support that their children receive from staff. Staff deal with incidents of bullying swiftly and effectively when they arise. This helps pupils to feel safe at school. Pupils are keen to meet the high expectations that staff have for their behaviour. They and are polite and courteous. Pupils trust staff to take care of them and listen to their concerns. They try their best in lessons and achieve well. Children in the early years are exceptionally well prepared for the demands of key stage 1. Pupils enjoy the broad range of opportunities that leaders provide for them to engage with their local community. For example, they spoke enthusiastically about visiting a local art gallery.
What the school should improve
- In a very small number of subjects, some teachers do not design learning that builds on what some older pupils know already. This hinders how well some pupils apply their knowledge to more sophisticated concepts and ideas. Leaders should ensure that staff are supported to design learning so that pupils can apply their knowledge and consolidate prior learning.
- Some pupils, particularly those who are disadvantaged, are absent from school too often. This means that they miss out on important learning and develop gaps in their knowledge. Leaders should ensure that pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, attend school regularly.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
39 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
307 pupils on roll, with places for 280
Schools near Kirkby CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millbrook Community Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 51% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| St Laurence's Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lynn Evans
- Phone
- 01514778510
- Address
- Hall Lane, Kirkby, Liverpool, L32 1TZ
- Local authority
- Knowsley
- URN
- 104448
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.