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Corinthian Community Primary School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

person Mrs Jemma Cliffe (Headteacher)

location_onLiverpool, L13 6SH

language Visit Website phone 01512285806

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Inspected 2026

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Students

388

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Expected Standard

22%

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Demand Ratio

1.0x

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Corinthian Community Primary School is a Community school primary school in Liverpool, serving ages 3-11. Assessed as Needs Attention in curriculum and teaching on its latest Ofsted Report Card. Ranks in the top 99% of primary schools nationally.

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School Summary

Corinthian Community Primary School is a community school in Liverpool, admitting pupils aged 3-11. The school has approximately 326 pupils on roll, of whom 40% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, 22% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined. The school ranks #99 of 105 primaries in Liverpool and #13,635 of 14,159 nationally.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2026. The school's current overall rating is Needs attention. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Needs attention, behaviour and attitudes Needs attention, personal development Needs attention, and leadership and management Needs attention.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 20.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 6.6 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

22%

LA 55%

Reading48% LA 68%

Writing48% LA 66%

Maths24% LA 66%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

39%

LA 55%England 61%

Reading57% LA 69% · Eng 74%

Writing59% LA 67% · Eng 72%

Maths55% LA 67% · Eng 73%

Read SS

103

Maths SS

100

GPS SS

101

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

44%

LA 53%England 60%

Reading69% LA 66% · Eng 73%

Writing60% LA 65% · Eng 71%

Maths56% LA 65% · Eng 73%

Read SS

105

Maths SS

101

GPS SS

103

Progress (0 = national avg)

-0.9

Read

LA -0.3

-2.7 to 0.9

-2.0

Write

LA 0.3

-3.7 to -0.3

-3.4

Maths

LA -0.5

-5.0 to -1.7

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

42%

LA 59%England 65%

Reading63% LA 68% · Eng 73%

Writing77% LA 71% · Eng 78%

Maths56% LA 73% · Eng 79%

Read SS

102

Maths SS

101

GPS SS

103

Progress (0 = national avg)

-1.4

Read

LA 0.3

-3.1 to 0.4

-0.5

Write

LA 0.3

-2.1 to 1.0

-3.6

Maths

LA 0.2

-5.1 to -2.1

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

62%

LA 59%

Reading78% LA 70%

Writing72% LA 72%

Maths66% LA 71%

Read SS

106

Maths SS

102

GPS SS

105

Progress (0 = national avg)

0.8

Read

LA 0.0

-0.8 to 2.4

-0.8

Write

LA 0.1

-2.3 to 0.7

-2.9

Maths

LA 0.3

-4.4 to -1.4

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Primary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	Attainment	Progress
2025	#13,635 / 14,159	#99	#13,975	#1
2024	#12,414 / 14,233	#93	#12,489	#1
2023	#11,974 / 13,940	#82	#11,398	#11,625
2019	#10,488 / 11,810	#82	#11,100	#10,024
2018	#7,716 / 10,972	#62	#7,030	#8,078

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

09 June 2026

Inspection Report

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20 January 2026

Inspection Report

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03 November 2021

Inspection Report

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20 October 2015

Inspection Report

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17 January 2014

Inspection Report

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30 October 2013

Inspection Report

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09 January 2012

Inspection Report

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18 November 2008

Inspection Report

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19 October 2005

Inspection Report

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29 November 1999

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2026-01-20

S5 Inspection REIF Report Card

Report Card

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Why no single overall grade?

From autumn 2024 / 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word headline grades (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate) with individual area judgements on a Report Card.

Curriculum & Teaching

Needs attention

Achievement

Urgent improvement

Attendance & Behaviour

Needs attention

Personal Development

Needs attention

Inclusion

Needs attention

Leadership & Governance

Needs attention

Early Years

Needs attention

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2021-11-03

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

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2015-10-20

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

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2013-10-30

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

7.0%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 0.8% for this term (primary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.9%(15 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

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National average: 1.225% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 383 pupils. During this period, there were 27 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 7.0%, which is above the termly national average of 0.8%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	383	27	7.0%	0.8%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	379	23	6.1%	0.9%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	398	0	0.0%	0.8%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	369	0	0.0%	0.7%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	350	1	0.3%	0.8%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	388	1	0.3%	0.7%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	388	0	0.0%	0.6%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	375	0	0.0%	0.6%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	395	0	0.0%	0.5%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	385	3	0.8%	0.5%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	377	0	0.0%	0.5%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	393	1	0.3%	0.4%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	395	0	0.0%	0.1%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	395	2	0.5%	0.4%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	427	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	427	0	0.0%	0.4%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	425	1	0.2%	0.6%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	429	0	0.0%	0.4%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	427	0	0.0%	0.5%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	412	0	0.0%	0.5%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	434	0	0.0%	0.5%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	432	0	0.0%	0.4%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	421	0	0.0%	0.5%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	451	0	0.0%	0.4%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	438	0	0.0%	0.4%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	430	0	0.0%	0.5%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 51 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 28 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 22 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 6 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

Overall, how do parents view this school?

41%Positive

My child is happy at this school.

59%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

62%Positive

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When bullying took place, the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.

agree7%

disagree41%

strongly disagree33%

not applicable61%

Neither agree nor disagree19%

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree14%

agree36%

disagree16%

strongly disagree13%

don't know1%

Neither agree nor disagree19%

When the school makes decisions it has the child's best interests at heart.

strongly agree17%

agree22%

Neither agree nor disagree23%

disagree17%

strongly disagree17%

Don't know3%

The school gives my child the right support to enable them to learn well.

strongly agree14%

agree36%

Neither agree nor disagree10%

disagree20%

strongly disagree19%

The school communicates well with me about the things I need to know.

strongly agree10%

agree25%

disagree23%

strongly disagree25%

Neither agree nor disagree17%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly.

strongly agree14%

agree29%

disagree14%

strongly disagree19%

not applicable7%

Neither agree nor disagree16%

Does your child have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)?

yes51%

no49%

My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree9%

agree23%

disagree11%

strongly disagree43%

Don't know3%

Neither agree nor disagree11%

Would you recommend this school to another parent?

yes51%

no49%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ranking History & Trajectory

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

Overall, how do parents view this school?

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

When bullying took place, the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

When the school makes decisions it has the child's best interests at heart.

The school gives my child the right support to enable them to learn well.

The school communicates well with me about the things I need to know.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly.

Does your child have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)?

My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

Would you recommend this school to another parent?

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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