St Laurence's Catholic Primary School
Leeside Avenue, Southdene, Kirkby, Liverpool, L32 9QXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Laurence's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Liverpool for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 62 schools in Knowsley. It ranks 135th of 171 primary schools in Liverpool. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 May 2019, report published 26 June 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 November 2024
The school aims for pupils to succeed academically. Pupils benefit from warm and supportive relationships with staff. This gives them the confidence to try their best and to be unafraid to make mistakes. As a result, pupils typically achieve well across a broad range of subjects. Children in the early years settle in confidently. They develop strong learning behaviours quickly. They are keen and inquisitive learners who show persistence. Pupils throughout the school build securely on these firm foundations. They are attentive in lessons and focus on the task at hand. Pupils know the school rules and are guided by its values. They gain a strong understanding of fundamental British values such as democracy and the rule of law. Pupils are aware of the differences between people. They know that it is important to respect everyone equally. Pupils' positive attitudes mean they behave well and are happy in school. Pupils feel confident to share their beliefs and opinions with others. They know that they are listened to and their ideas are valued. Pupils take on positions of responsibility with enthusiasm. They want to make a positive difference. Pupils who act as school leaders are proud of the part they are playing in the recruitment of a new headteacher.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, teachers do not support pupils well enough to recall and build on learning from previous year groups or key stages. On occasion, this prevents some pupils from having sufficiently secure foundations on which to build new learning. In these remaining curriculum areas, the school should develop strategies to ensure that pupils embed knowledge successfully into their long-term memory.
- There are some gaps in the knowledge and skills of the governing body. This hampers how well the governing body holds the school to account for some aspects of its work. The governing body should strengthen its strategic thinking so that it can support the school more effectively in its improvement work.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
52 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
390 pupils on roll, with places for 350
Schools near St Laurence's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Brow Community Primary School | 0.3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 52% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| Kirkby CofE Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| St Marie's Catholic Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 54% 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
- Mr Paul MacKenzie
- Phone
- 01515464733
- Address
- Leeside Avenue, Southdene, Kirkby, Liverpool, L32 9QX
- Local authority
- Knowsley
- URN
- 104461
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.