Much Woolton Catholic Primary School
Watergate Lane, Woolton, Liverpool, L25 8QHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Much Woolton Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Liverpool for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 186 schools in Liverpool. It ranks 62nd of 171 primary schools in Liverpool. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 March 2016, report published 6 May 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 February 2025
Much Woolton pupils are warm and welcoming. They enjoy school and appreciate all that staff do to support them. From the early years upwards, there is a tangible air of high expectation. Pupils rise to this. In classrooms, pupils are highly attentive. Pupils know they are expected to give '100% effort in all they do'. Pupils' behaviour and conduct are exemplary. Pupils love to learn and, in turn, achieve well. They leave Year 6 well prepared for their secondary education. Pupils benefit from an extensive range of experiences on offer beyond the academic curriculum. They develop new talents at clubs such as singing, art and basketball. Visits to museums, the safari park and the cathedral bring learning to life. The school enables pupils to experience competition, including that which is friendly, as well as the opportunity for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to take part. Pupils are very proud of their trophy cabinet. Teams of all ages regularly enjoy success in football, gymnastics and athletics. Pupils are taught the importance of being caring and compassionate young people with a drive to support the school and wider local community. For instance, pupils regularly raise money for both local and global charities.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the school is not clear about where some pupils have gaps in their knowledge. This means that the school is not aware that it needs to adjust the curriculum to meet the needs of these pupils. The school should improve how it uses teachers' checks on pupils' learning so the curriculum can be adapted to meet pupils' needs in a timely and effective manner.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
402 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Much Woolton Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woolton Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 84% met the expected standard |
| Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School, Woolton | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Belle Vale Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 59% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Matthew White
- Phone
- 01514286114
- Address
- Watergate Lane, Woolton, Liverpool, L25 8QH
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- URN
- 104636
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.