Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School
Sandy Road, Seaforth, Liverpool, L21 1ADOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School is a primary school in Liverpool for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 113 schools in Sefton. It ranks 20th of 171 primary schools in Liverpool. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 June 2023, report published 13 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 June 2023
Pupils flourish at Rimrose Hope CofE School. They described it as a special place where they feel happy and safe. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve exceptionally well. Pupils benefit from the high-quality experiences that leaders provide. As a result of these experiences, pupils develop an impressive array of knowledge and talents. They are extremely well equipped for the next stages of their education. Pupils are highly motivated to earn rewards, such as badges for the 'Hope' award. They carry out leadership roles conscientiously. Pupils are proud of the tangible difference that they make to their school and wider community. Leaders are aspirational for all pupils. They make sure that pupils behave and achieve as well as they can. Even the youngest children quickly settle in the early years. They respond with great enthusiasm to the skilful support that staff provide. Children profit well from this firm foundation as they progress into key stage 1. Pupils are eager to learn. Their behaviour in class and around the school is exemplary. Pupils enjoy supporting each other. They are confident that staff will help them to deal with any worries that they may have. Leaders deal with incidents of bullying thoroughly.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
45 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
325 pupils on roll, with places for 389
Schools near Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| King's Lander Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 41% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Lawrence Crilly
- Phone
- 01512886508
- Address
- Sandy Road, Seaforth, Liverpool, L21 1AD
- Local authority
- Sefton
- URN
- 134371
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.