Is Garston Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 30 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Strong standard, two at Expected standard and one at Exceptional. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 4th of 107 primary schools in Liverpool. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Garston Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

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

How do I apply for a place at Garston Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Garston Church of England Primary School 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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Garston Church of England Primary School

Holman Road, Garston, Liverpool, L19 5NS

Local ranking4th of 107 primary schools in Liverpool

Ofsted: StrongUpdated

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 30 June 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 30 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Early years: Exceptional

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 86.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 7.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 89.0%
Writing (Expected): 89.0%
Maths (Expected): 89.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 68.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 28

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 238
Boys: 112 (47%)
Girls: 125 (53%)
Capacity: 210 (113% full)
SEND: 25.6%
FSM Eligible: 49.5%
EAL: 16.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.5%
SEN Support: 23.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 12.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,856/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 10.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
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: 80.7%
Black African: 7.1%
White Other: 2.9%
Other: 2.9%
Black Other: 1.7%
Mixed Other: 1.3%
Asian Indian: 1.3%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.4%

80.7%

White British

7.1%

Black African

2.9%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01514277517

garstonoffice@remat.org.uk

Holman Road

Liverpool, North West

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Administrative

URN: 145735
UKPRN: 10067067
Establishment No.: 2040
Trust: RAINBOW EDUCATION MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

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