St Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | South Parkside Drive West Derby Liverpool Merseyside L12 8RP |
| Reference Number | 104673 |
St Paul’s and St Timothy’s Catholic Infant School has made significant improvements since its previous inspection, raising its overall effectiveness to a good rating. The school fosters an inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and enjoy learning. Teachers are well informed about their students, leading to strong achievements in core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics. The school demonstrates high expectations and a commitment to pupil success, especially among those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 360 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.33%
Girls: 51.67% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52 | 67 | 119 |
| 2 | 64 | 56 | 120 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.2% |
| White, Other | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 09 Oct 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 09 Oct 2019 | School inspection: |
| 05 Jul 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 27 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Apr 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and excited to attend school.
- The curriculum has been significantly improved with high expectations.
- Pupils achieve well in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Well-behaved and polite pupils who embody respect and kindness.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects, like art and physical education, still need improved implementation.
- Not many pupils know what bullying is, indicating a need for better education on the topic.
- Limited opportunities for children in Reception to develop physical skills.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 87 | 20 |
| Third Preference | 32 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 9 | 4 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Paul's Catholic Junior School
Spring Grove, West Derby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 8SJ |
0 miles |
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Blackmoor Park Infants' School
45 Leyfield Road, West Derby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 9EY |
0.24 miles |
|
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby
Meadow Lane, West Derby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 5EA |
0.42 miles |
|
Blackmoor Park Junior School
Leyfield Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 9HB |
0.46 miles |
|
Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School
North Drive, Sandfield Park, West Derby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 1LE |
0.48 miles |
|
The Hospital and Home Tuition Team at Sandfield Park School
Sandfield Walk, Liverpool, L12 1LH |
0.6 miles |
|
Corinthian Community Primary School
Inigo Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L13 6SH |
0.83 miles |
|
Monksdown Primary School
Monksdown Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L11 1HH |
0.95 miles |
|
East Prescot Road Nursery School
86 East Prescot Road, Liverpool, L14 1PW |
0.98 miles |
|
Knotty Ash Primary School
Thomas Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, L14 5NX |
0.98 miles |
|
Co-op Academy Rathbone
Bankfield Road, West Derby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L13 0BQ |
1.02 miles |
|
Mab Lane Junior Mixed and Infant School
Mab Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 6QL |
1.03 miles |
|
Broad Square Community Primary School
Broad Square, Liverpool, Merseyside, L11 1BS |
1.07 miles |
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Blueberry Park
Ackers Hall Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside, L14 2DY |
1.08 miles |
|
Roscoe Primary School
Alison Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L13 9AD |
1.11 miles |
|
Lister Junior School
Green Lane, Lister School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L13 7DT |
1.17 miles |
|
Lister Infant and Nursery School
Green Lane, Lister Infant School Green Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, L13 7DT |
1.17 miles |
|
St Anne's (Stanley) Junior Mixed and Infant School
Prescot Road, Old Swan, Liverpool, Merseyside, L13 3BT |
1.23 miles |
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St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School
Green Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, L13 7EA |
1.23 miles |
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Ellergreen Nursery School and Childcare Centre
Ellergreen Road, Liverpool, L11 2RY |
1.26 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St Edward's College
Sandfield Park, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 1LF |
0.51 miles |
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Sandfield Park School
South Drive, Sandfield Park, West Derby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 1LH |
0.6 miles |
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Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
Honeysgreen Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 9HZ |
0.67 miles |
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Holly Lodge Girls' College
140 Mill Lane, West Derby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 7LE |
0.7 miles |
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Broughton Hall Catholic High School
Yew Tree Lane, West Derby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 9HJ |
0.73 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 |
0.78 miles |
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West Derby School
364 West Derby Rd, Liverpool, Merseyside, L13 7HQ |
0.95 miles |
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Dixons Croxteth Academy
Carr Lane East, Croxteth, Liverpool, Merseyside, L11 4SG |
1.22 miles |
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Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College
Thingwall Lane, Knotty Ash, Liverpool, Merseyside, L14 7NX |
1.22 miles |
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Dixons Broadgreen Academy
Queens Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside, L13 5UQ |
1.31 miles |
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St John Bosco Arts College
Storrington Avenue, Croxteth, Merseyside, L11 9DQ |
1.53 miles |
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The Academy of St Francis of Assisi
Gardners Drive, Kensington, Liverpool, Merseyside, L6 7UR |
1.96 miles |
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Nazene Danielle School of Performing Arts
Lower Ground Floor, the Port of Liverpool Building, Liverpool, L3 1BY |
2 miles |
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King's Leadership Academy Wavertree
Stephenson Way, Liverpool, L13 1HD |
2.08 miles |
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Childwall Sports & Science Academy
Queen's Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside, L15 6XZ |
2.15 miles |
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Redbridge High School
179 Long Lane, Norris Green, Liverpool, Merseyside, L9 6AD |
2.15 miles |
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Bank View High School
177 Long Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, L9 6AD |
2.16 miles |
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King David High School
116 Childwall Road, Liverpool, L15 6WU |
2.36 miles |
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Royal School for the Blind (Liverpool)
Church Road North, Wavertree, Liverpool, Merseyside, L15 6TQ |
2.46 miles |
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Birtenshaw School Merseyside
82 Higher Lane, Liverpool, Liverpool, Merseyside, L9 7AB |
2.47 miles |