Smithdown Primary School
URN: 131597 • Liverpool L7 6LJ
Overview
- Name
- Smithdown Primary School
- URN
- 131597
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 67.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Philip Horne (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01517096229
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Chatsworth Drive, Liverpool L7 6LJ
Summary
Smithdown Primary School is a community school located in Liverpool, catering to a mixed-gender population of 488 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 450. The school has a strong commitment to inclusivity, with 53.7% of students eligible for free school meals, reflecting its diverse socio-economic context. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its vision of being a centre for excellence, where every child is valued and supported to achieve their potential.
The curriculum at Smithdown Primary is broad and engaging, covering essential subjects such as mathematics, science, and the arts, alongside a focus on health and wellbeing. The school promotes a multicultural environment, encouraging respect for various cultures and languages. Smithdown Primary has received an "Outstanding" rating from OFSTED, highlighting its effective teaching and supportive atmosphere.
In addition to academic excellence, Smithdown Primary fosters a strong sense of community, involving families and local stakeholders in school activities. The school aims to equip children with the skills and resilience needed for lifelong learning, ensuring a nurturing environment where children can thrive both academically and socially.
The curriculum at Smithdown Primary is broad and engaging, covering essential subjects such as mathematics, science, and the arts, alongside a focus on health and wellbeing. The school promotes a multicultural environment, encouraging respect for various cultures and languages. Smithdown Primary has received an "Outstanding" rating from OFSTED, highlighting its effective teaching and supportive atmosphere.
In addition to academic excellence, Smithdown Primary fosters a strong sense of community, involving families and local stakeholders in school activities. The school aims to equip children with the skills and resilience needed for lifelong learning, ensuring a nurturing environment where children can thrive both academically and socially.
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Key details
- LA
- Liverpool
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 450
- Pupils
- 488
- Boys
- 263
- Girls
- 225
- FSM %
- 53.70
- Open date
- 1998-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-09-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 488 | 263 | 225 | 450 | 53.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 476 | 260 | 216 | 472 | 56.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 470 | 268 | 202 | 472 | 59.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 470 | 268 | 202 | 472 | 59.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 441 | 241 | 200 | 472 | 60.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 414 | 209 | 205 | 472 | 47.00 |
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