St Margaret Mary's Catholic Infant School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Pilch Lane Liverpool Merseyside L14 0JG |
| Reference Number | 104481 |
St Margaret Mary's Catholic Infant School continues to maintain the standards noted in its previous inspections, reflecting stability in educational provision despite recent leadership changes. Pupils demonstrate enthusiasm for learning, supported by a strong curriculum that fosters positive relationships and a safe environment. The school successfully incorporates a range of activities that promote both personal and academic development, ensuring students are well-prepared for their transition to junior school.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 392 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.47%
Girls: 51.53% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60 | 57 | 117 |
| 2 | 55 | 63 | 118 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81.9% |
| Indian | 9.7% |
| White, Other | 1.5% |
| African | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 12 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Jan 2019 | Short inspection |
| 02 Dec 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 26 Apr 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Jul 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy learning and behave well in a calm environment.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Effective speech, language, and communication development across the school.
- Varied curriculum including opportunities for leadership and personal development.
- Well-ordered curriculum that secures knowledge retention.
- Positive actions to maintain quality of education despite leadership turbulence.
Areas for Improvement
- Reading support for early-stage readers does not facilitate quick enough catch-up.
- Pupils' understanding of stories read for pleasure needs improvement.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 33 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 29 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 57 | 43 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School
St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School, Pilch Lane, Huyton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L14 0JG |
0.06 miles |
|
Dovecot Primary School
Grant Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L14 0LH |
0.32 miles |
|
Malvern Primary School
Willoughby Road, Huyton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L14 6XA |
0.35 miles |
|
NexGen Academy
Dovecot MAC, Back of Dovecot Place, Dovecot, Liverpool, Merseyside, L14 9BA |
0.37 miles |
|
Roby Park Primary School
Easton Road, Huyton, Knowsley, Merseyside, L36 4NY |
0.44 miles |
|
Blueberry Park
Ackers Hall Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside, L14 2DY |
0.59 miles |
|
Knotty Ash Primary School
Thomas Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, L14 5NX |
0.62 miles |
|
St Paschal Baylon Catholic Primary School
Chelwood Avenue, Childwall, Liverpool, Merseyside, L16 2LN |
0.93 miles |
|
Park View Academy
Park View, Huyton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Merseyside, L36 2LL |
0.98 miles |
|
Blackmoor Park Junior School
Leyfield Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 9HB |
1.02 miles |
|
East Prescot Road Nursery School
86 East Prescot Road, Liverpool, L14 1PW |
1.04 miles |
|
St Aloysius Catholic Primary School
Twig Lane, Huyton-with-Roby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L36 2LF |
1.04 miles |
|
Rudston Primary School
Rudston Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L16 4PQ |
1.16 miles |
|
Hope Primary School - A Joint Catholic and Church of England Primary School
Lordens Road, Huyton, Knowsley, Merseyside, L14 8UD |
1.19 miles |
|
Childwall Valley Primary School
Craighurst Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L25 1NW |
1.23 miles |
|
Blackmoor Park Infants' School
45 Leyfield Road, West Derby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 9EY |
1.25 miles |
|
Broadgreen Primary
Oakhill Road, Old Swan, Liverpool, Merseyside, L13 5UE |
1.3 miles |
|
Huyton With Roby Church of England Primary School
Rupert Road, Huyton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L36 9TF |
1.35 miles |
|
The Hospital and Home Tuition Team at Sandfield Park School
Sandfield Walk, Liverpool, L12 1LH |
1.37 miles |
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Blacklow Brow School
Blacklow Brow School, Tarbock Road, Huyton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L36 5XW |
1.37 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College
Thingwall Lane, Knotty Ash, Liverpool, Merseyside, L14 7NX |
0.5 miles |
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Broughton Hall Catholic High School
Yew Tree Lane, West Derby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 9HJ |
0.79 miles |
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Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
Honeysgreen Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 9HZ |
0.82 miles |
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St Vincent's School - A Specialist School for Sensory Impairment and Other Needs
Yew Tree Lane, West Derby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 9HN |
0.9 miles |
|
Dixons Broadgreen Academy
Queens Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside, L13 5UQ |
1.07 miles |
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Sandfield Park School
South Drive, Sandfield Park, West Derby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 1LH |
1.37 miles |
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Childwall Sports & Science Academy
Queen's Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside, L15 6XZ |
1.38 miles |
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Childwall Abbey School
Childwall Abbey Road, Childwall, Liverpool, Merseyside, L16 5EY |
1.4 miles |
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St Edward's College
Sandfield Park, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 1LF |
1.54 miles |
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King David High School
116 Childwall Road, Liverpool, L15 6WU |
1.57 miles |
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Lakeside School
Naylors Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L27 2YA |
1.7 miles |
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Gateacre School
Hedgefield Road, Belle Vale, Liverpool, Merseyside, L25 2RW |
1.71 miles |
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Lawrence House School
8 Huyton Church Road, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 5SJ |
1.73 miles |
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Alt Bridge School
Wellcroft Road, Huyton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L36 7TA |
1.74 miles |
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Lord Derby Academy
Seel Road, Huyton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L36 6DG |
1.81 miles |
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Holly Lodge Girls' College
140 Mill Lane, West Derby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 7LE |
1.94 miles |
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West Derby School
364 West Derby Rd, Liverpool, Merseyside, L13 7HQ |
2.04 miles |
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Royal School for the Blind (Liverpool)
Church Road North, Wavertree, Liverpool, Merseyside, L15 6TQ |
2.05 miles |
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Woolton High School
Woolton Hill Road, Woolton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L25 6JA |
2.14 miles |
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The Blue Coat School
Church Road, Wavertree, Liverpool, Merseyside, L15 9EE |
2.16 miles |