Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Seaforth, Kepler Street, Liverpool, L21 3TEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Our Lady Star of the Sea 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 152nd of 171 primary schools in Liverpool. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 April 2024, report published 22 May 2024
- 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 April 2024
Pupils enjoy learning and playing at this nurturing school. Adults and pupils make sure that everyone feels welcome, respected and valued. Pupils said that staff look after them well. They know that there are adults in the school who will listen to their concerns. Pupils who arrive from other countries quickly feel safe, make friends and play a full part in the life of the school. The school expects all pupils to work hard and achieve well. Most pupils, including those who are disadvantaged and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well in most subjects. Pupils' positive behaviour starts in the early years. Children gradually learn to listen, follow instructions, share and take turns. In lessons and at social times, pupils live out the school's values, including those of respect and kindness. They help each other and behave well. They enjoy each other's company. Pupils take full advantage of the many opportunities that the school provides for their personal development. They attend a wide range of clubs that staff organise for them at lunchtimes and after school, including drama, gardening and many sports. They relish responsibilities such as taking on the role of well-being ambassadors and representing their class on the eco-council. Visits by local people from a variety of professions contribute to the development of pupils' determination to aim high in life.
What the school should improve
- A minority of teaching staff do not consistently use the school's agreed approaches to the implementation of the phonics programme, including agreed terminology. As a result, some pupils become confused and take longer than they should to increase and use their phonics knowledge. The school should ensure that all those who teach early reading use agreed language and activities so that more pupils reach the standard appropriate for their age.
- Too many pupils are too frequently absent from school. As a result, they miss important learning and opportunities for personal development. The school should strengthen strategies to improve attendance so that all pupils benefit fully from the education and experiences that the school provides.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
208 pupils on roll, with places for 184
Schools near Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 73% met the expected standard |
| King's Lander Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Thomas Gray Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| All Saints Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 52% 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 Claire Roberts
- Phone
- 01519283158
- Address
- Seaforth, Kepler Street, Liverpool, L21 3TE
- Local authority
- Sefton
- URN
- 104929
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.