Is St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 6 June 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded A, 1st of 73 primary schools in Sefton. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 86% of pupils at St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate?

Applications for Reception places at St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate

Kenyons Lane, Lydiate, Liverpool, L31 0BP

Local ranking1st of 73 primary schools in Sefton

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

240

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 6 June 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 86.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 14.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 93.0%
Writing (Expected): 93.0%
Maths (Expected): 93.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 89.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 28

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 239
Boys: 108 (46%)
Girls: 128 (54%)
Capacity: 240 (98% full)
SEND: 8.0%
FSM Eligible: 7.7%
EAL: 0.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.7%
SEN Support: 6.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 11.2
Budget per Pupil: £6,901/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 2.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 2.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 96.7%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.7%
Mixed Other: 0.4%
Asian Chinese: 0.4%
Black African: 0.4%
Black Other: 0.4%

96.7%

White British

1.7%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

0.4%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01515319955

mark.ward@ldst.org.uk

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Kenyons Lane

Liverpool, North West

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Administrative

URN: 145096
UKPRN: 10065445
Establishment No.: 3341
Trust: LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST

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