St John's Catholic Primary School
Fountains Road, Kirkdale, Liverpool, L4 1UNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St John's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Liverpool for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 186 schools in Liverpool. It ranks 10th of 171 primary schools in Liverpool. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 November 2024, report published 21 January 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- 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 19 November 2024
The school puts all pupils' learning at the heart of everything it does. Leaders, staff, parents, carers and pupils work exceptionally well together. The school's aim to 'live, love and learn together' is evident in all that it does. The ambitious, well-designed curriculum is implemented with consistency, care and rigour. Pupils thrive at this school. They are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage in their education. Pupils are happy and feel safe in school. It is a calm, well-ordered and supportive environment. Adults and pupils are kind to each other. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. Those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) feel that they belong. Differences are valued at this school. Pupils treat each other with understanding and respect. An exciting range of cultural visits, such as to museums and galleries, help to inspire pupils. They are encouraged to join a wide range of clubs inside and outside school. Many pupils learn musical instruments and perform in concerts for the school and wider community. Sport is valued and the bulging trophy cabinet demonstrates pupils' success. Pupils play a positive role in developing the school culture. They take on leadership roles, such as 'eco-warriors' and mental health ambassadors. Pupils are motivated to take on additional responsibilities, seeing them as a reward for effort.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
524 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near St John's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| The Beacon Church of England Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 58% met the expected standard |
| St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 67% met the expected standard |
| Four Oaks Community Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 81% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Chris Davey
- Phone
- 01519221924
- Address
- Fountains Road, Kirkdale, Liverpool, L4 1UN
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- URN
- 132796
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.