St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School
Sands Road Off Elmsley Road, Mossley Hill, Liverpool, L18 8BDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Anthony of Padua 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 14th of 171 primary schools in Liverpool. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 March 2014, report published 2 April 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 June 2023
This school is at the heart of the community. Pupils arrive with big smiles on their faces each morning. Leaders have created a caring and supportive environment where everyone is respected. Relationships between staff and pupils are strong. This helps pupils to feel safe and happy. On the rare occasion that bullying happens, leaders take it seriously. They deal with it swiftly and effectively. Leaders have high expectations of all pupils' behaviour and learning, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils proudly rise to meet these aspirations. Their behaviour and positive attitudes to learning contribute to their strong achievement. Pupils are also encouraged to develop their talents and are given opportunities to further explore their interests in drama, sports and music. They enjoy attending extra-curricular activities, such as cross-country running, choir and chess. Pupils' confidence and resilience are developed well by taking on various leadership positions, such as school council members and playground buddies. Teachers help pupils to understand the importance of physical and mental well-being. As a result, pupils know how to keep themselves fit and healthy.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, leaders have not ensured that teachers check that pupils' understanding of new learning is secure before they move on to new concepts. This leads to some pupils developing misconceptions over time. Leaders should ensure that teachers check pupils' understanding before moving them on to new learning.
- New subject leaders do not have the curriculum expertise that they need to support teachers fully. This means that they are not able to spot when some teachers need extra help to deliver the curriculum more effectively. Leaders should ensure that subject leaders are equipped to evaluate what is going well and what needs to improve in the subjects that they lead.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
217 pupils on roll, with places for 218
Schools near St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dovedale Community Primary School | 0.2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 66% met the expected standard |
| Greenbank Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Our Lady's Bishop Eton Catholic Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Mosspits Lane Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Booker Avenue Infant School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
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
- Mrs Holly Edwards
- Phone
- 01517243233
- Address
- Sands Road Off Elmsley Road, Mossley Hill, Liverpool, L18 8BD
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- URN
- 104676
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.