Sylvester Primary Academy

About Sylvester Primary Academy

Sylvester Primary Academy is an academy converter in Liverpool, Knowsley, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 289 pupils on roll. It is part of WADE DEACON TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 41.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Knowsley →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

289 / 251 (115%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

St John's Road, Liverpool, Knowsley, L36 0UX

Phone

01514778320

Principal

Ian Cooper

Website

www.sylvesterprimaryschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sylvester Primary Academy?

Sylvester Primary Academy is an academy converter in Liverpool, Knowsley, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Sylvester Primary Academy have?

Sylvester Primary Academy has 289 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Sylvester Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

58% of pupils at Sylvester Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Sylvester Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Sylvester Primary Academy is part of WADE DEACON TRUST.

Where is Sylvester Primary Academy?

Sylvester Primary Academy is located at St John's Road, Liverpool, Knowsley, L36 0UX.