St William of York Catholic Primary School

URN: 104934 • Liverpool L23 9XH

Overview

Name
St William of York Catholic Primary School
URN
104934
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
56.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Martin Murphy (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01519247280
Website
Visit
Address
St William Road, Liverpool L23 9XH

Summary

St William of York Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Thornton, Liverpool, catering to children aged 2 to 11 years. With a current enrolment of 246 pupils, the school operates above its capacity of 210. It prides itself on fostering strong relationships with parents, the parish, and the wider community, emphasizing a collaborative approach to education.

The school follows a curriculum that integrates British values, promoting democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect, and tolerance. Religious Education is a key component, delivered through the 'Come and See' programme, alongside a focus on physical education that encourages fair play and good sportsmanship. Daily acts of collective worship reflect the school’s Catholic ethos while being inclusive of diverse beliefs.

Support for students is a priority, with dedicated staff including a School Business Manager and a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENDCO) to assist families and ensure all children thrive. St William of York Catholic Primary School is committed to providing a nurturing environment where every child can achieve their best.

Key details

LA
Sefton
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
246
Boys
112
Girls
134
FSM %
44.70
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-03-13
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Merseyside

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 246 112 134 210 44.70
2024-09-11 239 116 123 210 44.20
2023-09-11 235 115 120 210 40.60
2022-09-11 235 115 120 210 40.60
2021-09-11 239 117 122 210 40.60
2020-09-11 263 133 130 210 35.90

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