Best 3 Primary schools in Merseyside – comparison

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School (Primary) in Bootle; St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate (Primary) in Liverpool; Freshfield Primary School (Primary) in Liverpool — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School, St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate and Freshfield Primary School. They are primary phase and voluntary aided school, academy converter and community school type located around Bootle, Merseyside and Liverpool, Merseyside. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 750, typical FSM 5–10%, range 5–10%–10–15%; all within the LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST trust.

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Attribute	St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School L20 6ED	St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate L31 0BP	Freshfield Primary School L37 3JT
Phase / Type	Primary • Voluntary aided school	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Community school
Location	Bootle Merseyside L20 6ED	Liverpool Merseyside L31 0BP	Liverpool Merseyside L37 3JT
Latest Ofsted	1 12 Sep 2024	1 11 Sep 2024	1 24 Jun 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	210	240	226
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Sefton (343)	LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST	Sefton (343)
Website	www.strobertbellarmine.co.uk	www.stthomaslydiate.co.uk	www.freshfieldprimaryschool.com
Telephone	01519221216	01515319955	01704876567
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School

L20 6ED

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Bootle
Merseyside
L20 6ED
Ofsted: 1 12 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Sefton (343)
Website: www.strobertbellarmine.co.uk
Telephone: 01519221216

St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate

L31 0BP

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Liverpool
Merseyside
L31 0BP
Ofsted: 1 11 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
Website: www.stthomaslydiate.co.uk
Telephone: 01515319955

Freshfield Primary School

L37 3JT

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Liverpool
Merseyside
L37 3JT
Ofsted: 1 24 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Sefton (343)
Website: www.freshfieldprimaryschool.com
Telephone: 01704876567

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.