St Margaret Mary's Catholic Infant School
Pilch Lane, Liverpool, L14 0JGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Margaret Mary's Catholic Infant School is a primary school in Liverpool for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 62 schools in Knowsley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 December 2014, report published 24 December 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 November 2024
Pupils enjoy attending St Margaret Mary's Catholic Infant School. Positive and caring relationships are central to the work of the school. This helps pupils feel safe. The school expects pupils to do well so that they are ready for the junior school when that time comes. Pupils are enthusiastic and enjoy learning new things. They work hard and try their best in lessons. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), typically achieve well in a range of subjects. From the moment children enter the early years they are encouraged to follow the school's rules. Pupils throughout school understand what is expected of them. They follow the rules to the best of their ability. For those that may struggle with this, individualised support is offered. As a result, pupils behave well and school is a calm space with little disruption to learning. The school provides pupils with a varied programme of activities and experiences beyond their academic learning. Visits and visitors help bring the curriculum to life. Pupils value leadership roles, such as school and eco council. They provide opportunities for pupils to contribute to decision making processes. The Year 2 residential visit develops pupils' confidence and problem-solving skills. These activities help to prepare pupils for life after the end of key stage 1.
What the school should improve
- Pupils who are at the early stages of reading do not receive the targeted phonics interventions that would allow them to catch up quickly. This hinders how well these pupils develop their reading fluency. The school should ensure that the support given to pupils who have gaps in their phonics knowledge enables them to catch up more quickly.
- The actions the school has taken to foster a love of reading amongst pupils are not as effective as they could be. This prevents some pupils from developing a deep understanding of books that they have read. The school should look at ways in which it can deepen pupils' understanding of the books they read for pleasure.
Pupil numbers and mix
375 pupils on roll, with places for 360
Schools near St Margaret Mary's Catholic Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Dovecot Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 25% met the expected standard |
| Malvern Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 80% met the expected standard |
| Roby Park Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Blueberry Park | 0.6 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 45% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Sarah-Jane Carroll
- Phone
- 01514778815
- Address
- Pilch Lane, Liverpool, L14 0JG
- Local authority
- Knowsley
- URN
- 104481
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.