Wavertree Church of England School
Rose Villas, Wavertree, Liverpool, L15 8HJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Wavertree Church of England School is a primary school in Liverpool for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 186 schools in Liverpool. It ranks 156th of 171 primary schools in Liverpool. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 November 2017, report published 22 December 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 December 2022
Pupils enjoy belonging to their happy school community. They said that in their small school, everyone knows each other well and everyone is accepted for who they are. Staff forge strong relationships with children when they join the school in the early years. This helps them to settle quickly into school routines. Pupils know that bullying is unacceptable. They said that if it happens, staff take it seriously and deal with any incidents effectively. Pupils said that there is always an adult in school whom they can trust and talk to if they are worried or upset. This helps pupils to feel safe. Leaders have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Most pupils are polite and respectful. They follow the clear routines that teachers provide, and they enjoy the rewards that they receive for their hard work and positive behaviour. Leaders and staff have equally high expectations of what children and pupils can achieve. To this end, they have designed a suitably ambitious curriculum that is well delivered. As a result, pupils achieve well. Pupils, including those who are disadvantaged or have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), benefit from the opportunities that they have to take part in extra- curricular activities, such as running club or choir. Pupils aspire to take on the leadership roles available to them in school. For example, pupils value acting as a school council representative or a worship warrior.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, subject leaders are refining the essential knowledge that they want pupils to know and the order in which they will learn it. In these subjects, some pupils do not learn as well as they should. Leaders should ensure that teachers are clear about the knowledge that pupils should learn, and in which order.
- Some older pupils do not have enough opportunities to read for pleasure. This includes fiction and non-fiction texts. This hinders pupils' wider appreciation of literature and prevents them from increasing their range of vocabulary. Leaders should foster all pupils' love of reading for pleasure.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
159 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Wavertree Church of England School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Heygreen Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 76% met the expected standard |
| Mosspits Lane Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| King's Northway Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 33% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Clare Parkinson
- Phone
- 01517331231
- Address
- Rose Villas, Wavertree, Liverpool, L15 8HJ
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- URN
- 104616
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.