St Austin's Catholic Primary School
Riverbank Road, Liverpool, L19 9DHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Austin's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Liverpool for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 186 schools in Liverpool. It ranks 65th of 171 primary schools in Liverpool. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 March 2014, report published 8 April 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 October 2023
This is a friendly and welcoming school. Pupils, including children in the early years, arrive each morning smiling and ready to learn. Parents and carers appreciate that their children benefit from the school's nurturing environment. Pupils have positive relationships with each other and with staff. Pupils know the school rules and strive to be ready, respectful and safe in all that they do. At breaktimes, pupils play happily together. They share any worries that they may have with their teachers. This helps pupils to feel happy and safe. The school sets high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils work hard to meet these expectations. In lessons, they listen carefully to teachers' instructions and are keen to contribute their ideas. Most pupils achieve well. Pupils are proud ambassadors of their school. They relish the opportunities that they experience. For example, they talked with pride about a recent high-profile singing performance that they took part in. Pupils were also keen to share their learning from their Spanish and Mandarin lessons in school. Pupils learn how to make a positive contribution. Older pupils take their responsibilities seriously, for example as house captains. Representatives from the school council spoke proudly about their recent work to change the uniform policy in school. Pupils also enjoy taking part in extra-curricular activities that develop their interests, such as cross country, computing, football and a samba band.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, some pupils struggle to make connections between their previous knowledge and new learning. Occasionally, this hinders how well pupils learn. The school should ensure that the recent changes to these subject curriculums are well embedded so that pupils develop detailed knowledge across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
55 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
411 pupils on roll, with places for 431
Schools near St Austin's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilmour Primary School | 0.2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | 74% met the expected standard |
| Booker Avenue Infant School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Booker Avenue Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Sudley Primary School | 0.8 miles | No Ofsted inspection | 83% met the expected standard |
| Garston Church of England Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 86% 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 Colette Hickey
- Phone
- 01514271800
- Address
- Riverbank Road, Liverpool, L19 9DH
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- URN
- 104643
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.