Northway Primary School
Dodds Lane, Maghull, Liverpool, L31 9AAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Northway Primary School is a primary school in Liverpool for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 113 schools in Sefton. It ranks 54th of 171 primary schools in Liverpool. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 November 2013, report published 17 December 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 September 2023
Everybody is welcome at Northway. Pupils thrive in this happy and encouraging school that is at the heart of the community. Pupils and their families appreciate the warm welcome that they receive from staff as they arrive each morning. Pupils know that they are important and valued. They feel comfortable in approaching staff to talk about any concerns that they may have and are confident that staff will do their best to help them. Pupils get on well together. They are considerate of each other's feelings. Pupils' behaviour across the school is excellent. Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning and work hard in lessons. They are keen to reach the school's high expectations of their achievement. Right from the start, pupils benefit from a stimulating curriculum which is delivered effectively. As a result, pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve well. Pupils appreciate the wide range of clubs where they can develop their interests and talents. By taking on special roles such as school councillors, pupils learn how to contribute to the success of their school. Pupils spoke with pride about their planting project with a bee-keeping association to improve the local environment.
What the school should improve
- On occasion, the books that staff choose for pupils to practise their reading do not match their phonics knowledge. This can have a negative effect on pupils' confidence and delay their fluency in reading. The school should ensure that staff are trained to select books for reading practice that match the sounds and letters that pupils know.
- In some subjects, teachers' use of assessment strategies is not effective in checking pupils' understanding. This can lead to a delay in the support that pupils receive to address misconceptions, to correct errors or to move their learning forward. The school should ensure that teachers are equipped to check pupils' learning and to adjust their teaching in response to ensure that it meets the needs of all pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
46 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
370 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Northway Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 86% met the expected standard |
| St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Lydiate Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Strong standard | 79% met the expected standard |
| Green Park Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% 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 Kate McKenzie
- Phone
- 01515262565
- Address
- Dodds Lane, Maghull, Liverpool, L31 9AA
- Local authority
- Sefton
- URN
- 104879
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.