St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
URN: 135085 • Bootle L30 7PG
Overview
- Name
- St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 135085
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michael Phillips (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01515266423
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Copy Lane, Bootle L30 7PG
Summary
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School, located in Bootle, Sefton, is a voluntary aided primary school that serves a mixed-gender population of 233 pupils, with a capacity for 234. The school is committed to creating a nurturing environment where children feel valued and safe, embodying the ethos of "With Jesus we learn, love and laugh." This philosophy underpins their approach to education, focusing on developing each child's strengths and confidence.
The school maintains a strong emphasis on academic excellence and community involvement. Attendance rates are currently at 92.4% for the whole school, reflecting a commitment to engagement and participation. St Benedict's offers a range of resources and communication tools for parents, including a free app for instant updates and important messages.
In addition to academic pursuits, St Benedict's actively encourages participation in community events, fostering a sense of belonging and shared values among students and families. The school’s leadership, under Headteacher Mr Phillips, is dedicated to transparency and support, inviting parents to engage with school policies and activities.
The school maintains a strong emphasis on academic excellence and community involvement. Attendance rates are currently at 92.4% for the whole school, reflecting a commitment to engagement and participation. St Benedict's offers a range of resources and communication tools for parents, including a free app for instant updates and important messages.
In addition to academic pursuits, St Benedict's actively encourages participation in community events, fostering a sense of belonging and shared values among students and families. The school’s leadership, under Headteacher Mr Phillips, is dedicated to transparency and support, inviting parents to engage with school policies and activities.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Consent Forms (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- RE Inspection Report (download)
- Term dates 24-25 (download)
- Prospectus (download)
- Term Dates 25-26 (download)
- Organisation of the School (download)
- Term Dates (other)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Sefton
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 234
- Pupils
- 233
- Boys
- 110
- Girls
- 123
- FSM %
- 17.50
- Open date
- 2005-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 233 | 110 | 123 | 234 | 17.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 234 | 113 | 121 | 234 | 19.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 232 | 112 | 120 | 237 | 16.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 232 | 112 | 120 | 232 | 16.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 243 | 118 | 125 | 244 | 18.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 243 | 120 | 123 | 238 | 16.40 |
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