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St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate

Kenyons Lane, Liverpool, Sefton, L31 0BP

Outstanding

Inspected 6 June 2024

Outstanding
Ofsted
86%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
3–11
Ages
239
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate

St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate is an academy converter in Liverpool, Sefton, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 239 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 June 2024) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 6.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Sefton →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
239 / 240 (100%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection
6 June 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

6.8%
Free school meals
0%
EAL
1.7%
SEN support
6.3%
EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

86%
Expected standard (RWM)
14%
Higher standard (RWM)
107
Avg reading score
108
Avg maths score

Attendance

2.9%
Overall absence
2.8%
Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

11.2
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24
21.3
Pupils per teacher
↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24
5.48
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24
£51,182
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 25% on leadership pay
↑ +£8,110 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
3
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£6,901
Spend per pupil
£7,639
Income per pupil
45%
Spent on teaching staff

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
Kenyons Lane, Liverpool, Sefton, L31 0BP
Phone
01515319955
Headteacher
Emily Alty

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate?
St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate is an academy converter in Liverpool, Sefton, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate have?
St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate has 239 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 June 2024).
How does St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
86% of pupils at St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate part of an academy trust?
Yes — St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate is part of LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST.
Where is St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate?
St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate is located at Kenyons Lane, Liverpool, Sefton, L31 0BP.

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