St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Sefton |
| Address | Kenyons Lane, L31 0BP |
| School Website | www.stthomaslydiate.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1515319955 |
| URN | 145096 |
School Census
| Total | 240 |
| Girls/Boys | 137/103 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 57.1%/42.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 0.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 21 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 6.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 06/06/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 06/06/2024 | Outstanding |
| 17/07/2013 | Outstanding |
| 19/06/2008 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 06/06/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 17/07/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 19/06/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 93% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% |
| Reading | 110 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 94 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16 |
| Reading | 110.0 |
| Maths | 109.0 |
| Reading Progress | 3.0 |
| Writing Progress | 2.6 |
| Maths Progress | 3.0 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 87% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 33% |
| Reading | 109.0 |
| Maths | 111.0 |
| Reading Progress | 2.0 |
| Writing Progress | 0.9 |
| Maths Progress | 3.4 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 86% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | 3.2 |
| Writing Progress | 1.2 |
| Maths Progress | 3.3 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 78 |
| As First Preference | 38 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 78 |
| As First Preference | 30 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.47% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 87 |
| As First Preference | 44 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 63 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 75 |
| As First Preference | 31 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 84 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 87 |
| As First Preference | 35 |
| As second preference | 32 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 78% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 4% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 81% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 85% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 29% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 23% |
| no | 77% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 86% |
| no | 14% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 97.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 73.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
(0.39 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Sandy Lane, Liverpool, L31 2LB
Northway Primary School
(0.39 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Dodds Lane, , L31 9AA
Lydiate Primary School
(0.40 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Lambshear Lane, , L31 2JZ