Knotty Ash Primary School

URN: 150850 • Liverpool L14 5NX

Overview

Name
Knotty Ash Primary School
URN
150850
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
LYDIATE LEARNING TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
36.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Roanne Clements (since 2025) , Head teacher
Telephone
01512284222
Website
Visit
Address
Thomas Lane, Liverpool L14 5NX

Summary

Knotty Ash Primary School is a mixed, one-form entry academy located in Liverpool, accommodating 248 pupils with a capacity of 210. The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, fostering a supportive environment where respect and fun are central to relationships between staff and students. Knotty Ash is particularly noted for its commitment to developing the whole child, ensuring high academic expectations while promoting personal growth.

The curriculum at Knotty Ash is designed to engage students through investigation, curiosity, and creativity, with cross-curricular links that relate to their lives and communities. The school also hosts a Deaf Resource Base, providing specialised support for up to 19 deaf children, staffed by qualified teachers and a full-time British Sign Language tutor. This initiative reflects the school’s dedication to inclusion, as all students learn to communicate in BSL, enhancing their understanding and empathy.

Knotty Ash Primary School has been recognised with the Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) Award at ‘Flagship’ status for four consecutive years, highlighting its exceptional commitment to inclusivity and community engagement. The school actively collaborates with local organisations to enrich the educational experience for all its pupils.

Key details

LA
Liverpool
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
LYDIATE LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
210
Pupils
248
Boys
134
Girls
114
FSM %
28.30
Open date
2024-08-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Merseyside

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 248 134 114 210 28.30
2024-09-11 210

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