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Welcome...Welcome to the latest issue ofEducate. This issue we take alook at ways you can develop alife-long love of books for yourchild, and set them up for futuresuccess and happiness.

The ever topical debate – SATs.We gathered a panel of experts tofind out how we can bestmonitor children’s progress inour schools in Merseyside.

Recent figures released by theDepartment of Health revealedthat 1 in 10 children in the UKare considered obese before theystart primary school, we look athow parents can halt the obesityepidemic and get children active.

We have all the latest schoolnews from primary to secondary,showcasing schools, teachersand students achievements,talents and events.

Educate meets up with theteachers, Jane Humble,headteacher at The HamletsPreparatory School who tells uswhy small is beautiful. We alsochat to Janet Tinsley on howthey deliver as a team at HollyLodge Girls’ College.

We get back to the basics withthis season’s most wanted coatsin our fashion feature.

Finally, we interviewLiverpool born actor Joe

McGann and how he alwaysknew that he wanted to be anactor.

Many thanks go to our front cover

model Joseph Lennon Ormesher

08-10Once upon a timeA life-long loveof books

12Primary SchoolsNewsWord Power - talented pupilssuccess

14Primary Schools NewsSchool celebrations

16-18Primary Schools News Round-up

20School NewsAiming to make healthier pupils

22-24Exam NewsSuccess continues on Merseyside

26-29Focus GroupThe future of SATs

30Secondary School NewsThere’s a new Chief in town!

34Meet the HeadteacherMs Jane Humble of The HamletsPreparatory School

36Secondary School NewsInspirational teacher completes 35 milechallenge

39-40Secondary School NewsParisian musical adventure

42-43Secondary School NewsRound-up

46Dear Educate

48Let’s get physicalHow parents can get kids active

50Meet the HeadteacherJanet Tinsley of Holly Lodge Girls’ College

53Notre Dame Arts FestivalAnnual Summer Arts Festival

55Glamorous Graduation NightLiverpool Compact

57Latest School News

59Let’s celebrateCarleton House’ssuper send-off

61Teaching Awards

66FashionSeasonal coats

69Viewpoint

70Book ReviewLatest must reads

72Events GuideWhat’s on around the region

75-79The DiplomaThe Parents Guide

81-100Schools Listings

102My School DaysActor Joe McGann

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Readers for life

Once upon a timeEducate looks at ways you can develop a

life-long love of books for your child, and set them up for future success and happiness.

Words by Lucy Oliver

Reading Article:covers 11/9/09 19:12 Page 2


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Lifelong love for books

It’s during the formative years of a child’s

development that his or her imagination

can lead them to develop ambition,

confidence and the drive to succeed.

Encourage your children to read for

enjoyment, and you’ll be equipping them

for a prosperous and a happy life.

However, the modern child’s bedroom can

be filled with distractions like a TV, videos

and DVDs, mobile ‘phones and video

games, which leave little time for or

encouragement towards reading. As a

parent, resist the temptation to purchase all

the latest games and films, and arrange the

bedroom in a way that’s more conducive to

reading with a bookcase and a comfortable

chair to sit and read in. Most importantly,

be sure to keep this area separate from

schoolwork and from school books.

Reading together

Parents might be tempted to leave their

children with the pages of a book to flick

through, but it’s the time spent reading

stories together which imprints happy

memories in a child’s brain and develops

their life-long interest. If you’re not sure

where to start, choose a title you enjoyed

as a child, or ask a librarian or bookseller

for some ideas based on the children’s

ages. Recreate different voices for the

different characters to keep the story vivid.

As they get older, let them choose the

books themselves, and throw in the odd

one of your own choice to keep some

variety. The classics are always a good

choice, from ‘Black Beauty’ to ‘Robinson

Crusoe’, or true-life tales like ‘The Diary of

Anne Frank’, to inform them about history

at the same time.

Bring it to life for toddlers

Libraries in the Knowsley borough run

weekly sessions which help to bring

literature to life for parents and toddlers.

Much like a story time session, the twist is

that puppets, songs, and other props help

to bring the words on the page to life

during the session – engaging the child

with the plot and stimulating the senses of

touch, sight and smell at the same time.

Fascinating facts

Try reading a story together with your

child before referencing it in various

ways that day. For example, if the

characters have played a particular

game, or been on a shopping trip,

or baked a cake, see if similar

activities will stimulate your

child’s memory of what they

have read. Ask them to

read out the

ingredients to you

from the list, or to

look for items of

shopping on the

supermarket shelves. Over the half term

holiday or at weekends, see if reading a

factual book about the zoo or a farm sparks

an interest in particular animals and take

your children to see them in their natural

habitat at farmer Ted’s for example, or at

the Knowsley Safari Park. Children delight

in facts, such as the number of teeth a

shark has, how fast a cheetah can run, or

the way to tell the difference between male

and female members of the species. At

Martin Mere for example, tell the children

about the flamingoes’ special diet to keep

their feathers pink, and use the day out as

a way in to reading more about their

favourite animals.

Writing games

Children’s writing skills can take longer to

develop than their passion for reading and

listening, but their interest in stories

and the outside world is a perfect

starting point to encourage

them to practise. After a day out

to an exciting farm or zoo, ask

them to see if they can make a list of

the animals they’ve seen, perhaps with

any exciting facts they can remember.

Then ask them to group the

animals by bird, mammal,

or fish, or perhaps by

different parts of the

world. Use

a globe to show them how

A strong correlation has been found between those who aresuccessful at their work, in any field from finance to script-writing, to sport or engineering, and those who enjoy readingfor pleasure. With this in mind, it makes sense to encouragechildren to see reading not just as a skill for exam success,but as an enjoyable activity to which they have recoursethroughout their adult lives.



far some of the animals may have travelled.

They could also group them in lists by size

or colour, or by the number of legs. Older

children might be able to pick out animals

beginning with the same letter, or any

rhyming words. When they’ve finished ask

them to read aloud the list to you. If you

have one child who’s a bit younger,

encourage them to join in the fun by

making the animal sounds as the list is

read out.

Building with books

When reading fiction, which helps to

stimulate the imagination, take inspiration

from some popular stories to chart your

child’s progress. For example, you could

draw and cut out a giant beanstalk for the

wall, and stick on a cut-out book of each

title you’ve read and enjoyed together, or

you could write them onto the segments of

a giant peach. You could even start with a

caterpillar head at one end of the children’s

bedroom wall and add a pair of legs with

Blu-tack for every book. If your child loves

the story ‘The Wizard of Oz, make a yellow

brick road across their bedroom wall and

draw on a pair of ruby red slippers for every

book you read together. Discussing plot

elements, and favourite things that the

characters do, is a good way to build up

their comprehension skills and to find out

more about what interests them, to help you

to continue to bond.

More fun ideas

If your children enjoy cooking, use a cook

book and ask them to choose and read out

their favourite recipes as you prepare the

dish together. Ask them to write little

post-it notes to earmark the pages.

Riddles and rhymes

If you’re pulling crackers at Christmas, ask

them to read out the joke to you, and if they

enjoy humorous stories and poems then let

them choose these sorts of books at the

library. If they’re into sports, choose that as

your focal point for buying books - and it

also works with dinosaurs and history

topics like the ‘Horrid Histories’ series. With

older children and teenagers, especially

boys, reading about their favourite

footballer or sportsperson can also be a way

to inspire their passion for reading – and

you can always check that the content is

suitable by reading the book first yourself.

Recommended picture books

Try acting out a story, like Michael Rosen’s

(formerly the Children’s Poet Laureate)

‘We’re going on a Bear Hunt’, a favourite

amongst children and parents.

The popular picture book Pippa Goodhart’s

‘You Choose’, with hundreds of choices

related to real life. It’s a great book to

stimulate discussion with your children.

Share your tips

Whichever methods you find work well with

you children, share them with your child’s

nursery or school and other parents, and

see if they have different ideas you’d like to

try. You may well find that other parents

have similar concerns and you can help

each other. For parents who are worried

that their own literacy levels may be

holding them back, there is advice and

support available to develop reading skills

in local learning centres, and the courses

are also excellent ways to meet new people,

build confidence, and even find work. The

Parent Partnership is very helpful to parents

with ideas and advice applicable to where

they live and the facilities available. See

www.parentpartnership.org.uk. For those

who’d like to get back into reading, there

are case studies and details of meetings

at www.readingforlife.org.uk/.

www.justonemorebook.com has a podcast

with ideas on books to choose for

your child.

KEEP READINGwww.rif.org.uk is a site with

links to advice and other sites, statistics and fun ideas for

reading together as a family.

www.kidsandreading.co.ukhas lots of top tips to

make reading fun.

www.justonemorebook.com has a podcast with ideas on

books to choose for your child.

“draw and cut out a giantbeanstalk for the wall, and

stick on a cut-out book of each title you’ve read and enjoyed together”



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Primary School News

All you need is loveStaff and pupils from St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary, Liverpool helped tocelebrate ‘Beatles Day’ in style recently.In the lead up to ‘Beatles Day’ a Beatles themed bus and band visited schools

across Merseyside to pass on the legacy of The Beatles to the next generation.The Fab Four arrived at the school and proceeded to entertain everyone with some

of the Beatles classic songs.Phil Stewart, Headteacher, said: “Not only did the children have a wonderful time

but also the staff, it brought back many happy memories for some of us.“The children enjoyed the day and happily joined in with the singing and dancing”.

Pupil pedalsher way toattendancevictory

A year four pupil has been rewardedwith a brand new bike for achieving100% attendance in school.Melissa Lowry, nine, from Roby Park

Primary School, Huyton, scooped theprize after she was entered into a draw asa reward for good attendance.From Easter, the school rewarded

children who achieved 100% attendancefor the week, with a raffle ticket to win amajor prize at the end of the year. Foreach week a child achieved this target,they were given another raffle ticket, thusincreasing their chances of winning thetop prize.In fact, Melissa had 100% attendance

for the entire school year, which is amagnificent achievement considering hercircumstances. Melissa’s family had toendure two severe floods in their homeover the past 18 months, but Melissa stillmanaged to get to school on time everyday.Headteacher Ruth Harrison, said: “The

children have done really well in keepingthis up and we are pleased to have seenan improvement in punctuality andattendance. Melissa has done really wellto achieve 100% attendance for the entireschool year, especially given what her andher family have been through recently.She is well deserving of the prize”.

Word PowerA Knowsley primary school has scooped first place in a ‘speech choir’competition. St Margaret Mary’s Catholic Junior School, Huyton, was alsoawarded a ‘gold’ award, when its speech choir took part in the LiverpoolPerforming Arts Festival at St George’s Hall.The speech choir, in which the children recite literature and poetry, delivered an

outstanding performance of ‘The Pied Piper of Hamelin’ by Robert Browning, duringthe annual festival which invites performers from all over the North West to displaytheir talents in speech, music, drama and dance.The award is just the latest in a series of achievements for the school’s speech

choir, which is now in its thirteenth year. The choir has been awarded first place onseveral occasions at the Liverpool Performing Arts Festival, and regularly performsduring the school’s Art Night and at Speech Choir Festivals organised by Liverpooland District Catholic Schools. Kevin Mahoney, Head teacher at St Margaret Mary’s Catholic Junior School, said:

“We are delighted to have been awarded first place once again and for the hard workand talent of our pupils to be recognised”.“The school’s speech choir is a huge success and this year we have 29 pupils

involved. The children demonstrate huge dedication and commitment to the choir;willingly giving up their free time to rehearse during lunchtime and they reallydeserve this acknowledgement of their efforts.”Melissa Lowry trys out her new bike

St Vincent pupils enjoyed a visit from the ‘Beatles’

Talented pupils success


Primary School News

School on song

Young pupils from Faith RC PrimarySchool, Liverpool, are celebratingtaking part in a ground-breakingproject after playing in West EvertonChildren’s Orchestra in a concert atLiverpool’s Philharmonic Hall, just 12weeks after picking up theirinstruments for the first time.Virtuoso cellist Julian Lloyd Webber

was the special guest at the performancewhich marked the end of the first phaseof the ‘In Harmony’ Programme and wasenjoyed by a packed audience whichincluded the Lord Lieutenant ofLiverpool, Dame Lorna Muirhead, LordMayor, Councillor Mike Storey, a veryenthusiastic Archbishop Patrick Kellyand other local dignitaries.Julian Lloyd Webber joined the young

orchestra and members of the RoyalLiverpool Philharmonic for a finale of‘Hey Jude’ and said: “All of us at thePhilharmonic have witnessed the start ofsomething that could be very, veryspecial.

“Of any city in England, Liverpoolknows the power of music. It is a greatproject and these children haveexceptional talent.”Children as young as four are being

taught to play musical instruments,ranging from violins, violas and cellos todouble basses, before being brought intofull-scale orchestras to perform in front ofa live audience.Sister Moira Meeghan, Headteacher at

Faith School, herself learned how to playthe double bass and played in theconcert. She said: ‘It has been the most

fantastic experience ever for thechildren. They are so excited andmotivated and asking when their nextpractice is. They are trying to improve allthe time. “It has motivated the school so much,

the energy levels have been raisedenormously and it gives them a realfocus. It gives them a reason to want tocome to school”.

Julian Lloyd Webber joins pupils and staff from Faith RC Primary School.

Children from a Knowsleyprimary school learnt animportant lesson about thedangers on the roads through aroadside assessment of driverand passenger behaviour. Year 6 pupils at Whiston Willis

Community Primary School,Whiston, carried out speed surveysusing radar equipment at a busyroad near their school, as part ofthe ‘Life in the Fast Lane’ schemerun by Knowsley’s Road Safetyteam. The initiative also enabled them

to compile seatbelt and stoppingdistance surveys. Local councillorsSandra and Ron Gaffney andPauline Kelly joined the pupils asthey returned to the classroom andthe results were presented to them. Cllr Sandra Gaffney said:

“Speaking on behalf of all of us wereally enjoyed the session and weare sure the benefits for the pupilswill last for years to come and savelives”.

Road tosafety

Groundbreaking project for young musicians

Above: Cllr Pauline Kelly withchildren from Whiston WillisSchool


Primary School News

Children of theRevolution!Flying the flag for Entente cordiale

A Liverpool city centre schoolrecently started its own FrenchRevolution!To celebrate Bastille Day, the children

at Holy Cross Catholic Primary Schoolmarked the occasion by bringing thecultural heart of France to Liverpool.In a special event open to all parents,

pupils served up a real taste of Frenchlife. Helped by local businesses, theyhave created a French market and café,and treated visitors to traditional food,from French onion soup to crépes. Artistic youngsters showed their hand

at French street art and portrait paintingand there was a chance for everyone toplay a game of boules and watch a can-can dancing demonstration by localperformers.And for the 'piece de resistance',

pupils even re-enacted moments fromthe French Revolution!Headteacher at the school, Angela

Holleran, said: "We know how importantlearning a modern foreign language froma young age is, in terms of broadeningpupils' horizons, improving their lifechances and boosting their futureemployability. “Our young people love learning

French and I'm delighted they were ableto showcase their passion for thelanguage and culture of France throughthis special event."As well as marking this significant

date for France, our celebration has givenour pupils the chance to get creative, usetheir imaginations and learn all about afascinating period in French history. I'msure it was an unforgettable day."

Pupils serve up a slice of France

Caps offPupils from Knowsley donnedcaps and gowns to attend theirown special graduationceremony at Liverpool HopeUniversity.Knowsley’s first Children’s

University saw pupils from fiveprimary schools clad in fullgraduation garb as they wereawarded certificates for theirattendance and participation in arange of after school activities. Since November 2008, pupils

aged 7 to 11 have been taking partin a whole host of after schoolsessions, from sign language andvisual arts to drama and familycooking. To qualify for a bronze certificate,

children must have attended for atleast 30 hours over the course of theacademic year. Some pupils went farbeyond that and were awardedsilver and gold awards for putting inover 65 hours and 100 hoursrespectively. Overall pupils in the five schools

clocked up more than 15,300 hoursof extended school learning.The special ceremony, where

families were invited to see theirchild graduate, provided pupils withan insight into the environment ofuniversity life.Bethany Christian, from St Brigids

Catholic Primary School, said: “Ireally enjoyed the day, the best partwas throwing our caps incelebration!”



Primary School News

St Cecilia’s100th BirthdaySchool celebrates 100 not out

The school community of St Cecilia’s, Liverpool marked the recent 100thbirthday of their school with the unveiling of a specially designed sculptureon the outside of their new extension. Tony Evans, a grandparent of three of the children at St Cecilia’s was given the

commission, and produced a remarkable relief sculpture of two children leaping fromthe wall. The unveiling was part of a week of events to mark the school’s anniversary.“We invited many of our former pupils to join us for the celebration”, said

Headteacher, Charlie Coyne. “We’ve also had a huge mural hung along one wallshowing the children’s own artwork depicting the history of the school”.

BedfordPrimaryachieves topmarks again

Teachers, children and parents ofBedford Primary School arecelebrating for a second timefollowing the school’s achievementin gaining the Quality Mark forPrimary Schools. The Quality Mark has been awarded

to Bedford Primary for a further threeyears in recognition of its improvingprovision, practice and performance inrespect of the ‘basic skills’ of literacy andnumeracy. Mrs Ruth Braithwaite Headteacher at

Bedford Primary said of the award: “Weare delighted to have been awarded theQuality Mark for the second time; itcertifies our commitment to goodpractice in literacy, language andnumeracy and celebrates theachievements of our whole schoolcommunity”. On inspection from an assessor from

the Alliance for Lifelong Learning whoaward the Quality Mark, Bedford Primarywas noted for its excellent involvementof parents and carers in supportingchildren’s reading, it was described bythe assessor as an “exemplary QualityMark school where wonderful practicecontinues to flourish”.Bedford Primary Community School is

one of only sixteen primary schoolsthroughout the whole Sefton LocalAuthority to have been awarded theQuality Mark.


Primary School News

Saying it with flowersSchools tribute to a special teacherPupils, parents and staff from StMichael in the Hamlet PrimarySchool, Aigburth paid tribute to adearly missed teacher and colleague,Mrs Nadine Gardner, by forming ahuge human daffodil on the school’splaying field, with over 500 minidaffodils making up the larger shape. Sponsor money raised from the

school’s ‘human daffodil’ will help to fundthe work carried out by Marie Curie andwill help create a sensory garden at theschool in memory of Mrs Gardner.Stella Owen (Organiser) said: “Last

year we lost a wonderful and much lovedfriend, colleague and teacher, MrsGardner, to cancer. Marie Curie CancerCare were there providing support whenshe and her family needed it the most.We wanted to do something thatreflected her life here at school and to say'thank you' to Marie Curie in Liverpool.Its Marie Curie Liverpool's 50thAnniversary this year so its very timely.We’re sure that Nadine would haveapproved. “Nadine loved the school and all its

children, and they wanted to dosomething a bit unusual, creative andfun to remember her by. Nadine waspassionate about nature and wanted tocreate a small garden area outside herclassroom, and we now hope that we can

fulfil her dream. The school is close to theMarie Curie Field of Hope in Sefton Park,so the daffodil was an obvious choice forour fundraising theme, as it combinesboth the Charities logo and an aspect ofnature that the children can easilyidentify with.Marie Curie Fundraiser Antony Jones

said: “We would like to thank all thepupils and staff at St Michael in theHamlet for this amazing and verytouching tribute to their teacher andcolleague. The school took part in ourMini Pots of Care initiative last yearraising £371.16, we are all touched bytheir continued support”.

Advice fromthe hardhats

Merseyside-based affordablehousing and regeneration specialistLovell joined forces with LiverpoolMutual Homes (LMH) to givepupils at Windsor CommunityPrimary School in Toxteth aninsight into careers in theconstruction industry.An event formed as part of a careers

week held by the school to encouragepupils to think about the sort of jobsthat they would like to do in the futureand make them aware of some of theemployment opportunities open tothem.Kieran, 17, and Dalton, 19, both

joined Lovell under the company’sapprenticeship scheme and arecurrently studying for NVQ Level 2qualifications in carpentry and joinery.The pair chatted to a group of 8 and 9-year-old students from Year 4 to tellthem about why they chose to becomecarpenters and what their day-to-dayjobs entail.“Getting young people interested in

careers in the construction industry isone of our top priorities so we weredelighted to be given the opportunityto get involved in Windsor CommunityPrimary School’s careers week,”explains Lovell assistant regionaltraining advisor Chris Humphreys. “Wehope that by working with Kieran andDalton, it might inspire them toconsider carpentry or another trade asa career when they leave school.”

Left to right: Dalton Hallal, Mya Farley,Liverpool Mutual Homes customercommunications manager Jean Clarke,Gavin Pugh and Kieran Calland.

India came to Blessed SacramentCatholic Infant School, Waltonrecently when children and staffpresented a magnificent ArtsFestival. Children and staff wore traditional

Indian dress, and performed traditionalstories, dance and song to a largeoutdoor audience of parents, relativesand the local community. Pupils had been studying the topic for

several weeks producing artwork basedon pattern, form and colour, writtenfactual information, cooking and drama.

Indian summer


Primary School News

Bloomin’ marvellous Pupils help to brighten up SeftonTwo colourful carpet beds look bloomin' marvellousthanks to school children from Sefton Primary Schools.As part of Sefton In Bloom, schools in Sefton were invited

to create a design for two floral carpet beds in Southport andCrosby.Pupils were asked to create a design for either a

rectangular bed on Southport Promenade or a circular bed inCrosby Village opposite Crown Buildings.The two winning designs have just been planted up and

the carpet beds formed part of the route for North West andBritain In Bloom competition.The winning design for the Southport bed was by Jessica

Prescott (Class 6W), a pupil at St George's Primary School,Maghull. Jessica's design was a colourful ladybird withflowers.For Crosby, the winning design was by Anna Bailey and

Erin Yeates (Class 4S), at Forefield Junior School, Crosby.Anna and Erin's design was of a colourful Windmill, whichforms part of the local history of Crosby as there is aWindmill situated on Moor Lane.Both carpet beds will have a small plaque by them giving

details of the winners and the competition they entered.The competition aims to get local children more interested

and involved in their environment, and to encourage localcommunities to take pride in their neighbourhoods.

Anna Bailey and Erin Yeates (Class4S), from Forefield Junior School,Crosby with their winning design

Jessica Prescott (Class 6W), from St George's Primary School,Maghull

Branching outOver 50 children from across a range of year groups at St Albert’sRC Primary, School, Stockbridge Village, planted 14 large FieldMaples in their new nature area with help from The Mersey ForestTeam, Liverpool City Council and Forestry Commission staff. The trees originally part of the Alder Hey Hospital ‘Greenspot’

installation, were given a healthy new home and will be looked after bythe children. The trees from Green Spot were funded from a partnership ofenvironmental organisations across the Northwest, including theNorthwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) and ForestryCommission programme ‘Newlands’, The Mersey Forest, the RegionalParks Xchange (via Mersey Basin Campaign), Groundwork Merseysideand the Environment Agency.Green Spot’s aim was to bring a small temporary piece of The Mersey

Forest into the hospital setting at Alderhey Hospital and aimed to bringattention to the wide-ranging benefits of greenery, especially trees andwoodlands. As well as helping to improve the air quality and ‘urban heateffect’ in built up areas, trees have also be proven to have an impressiveimpact of health - from stress reduction to improving surgery recoverytimes. The Mersey Forest Team are happy the Field Maples have found apermanent home, helping to create new shade, a calm, greenenvironment in their school grounds.


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School News

Show Racism the Red Card

A 14-year-old Bootle school boy has won anational design competition by showing racismthe red card.

Liverpool fan Conner Stevens, a pupil at OakfieldPRU in Formby, triumphed in the Special SchoolsArtwork & Creative Writing Category.

Conner won first prize in the design competitionand received two tickets for a Liverpool game, asigned Wayne Rooney England shirt and a signedSteven Gerrard photograph.

A copy of Conner's impressive poster has beenproduced and will be distributed to all Sefton schools.Sefton Equalities Partnership sponsored this year'sShow Racism the Red Card posters competition forLiverpool and Everton FC.

Conner was presented with a framed copy of hisdesign and a cheque from the Sefton EqualitiesPartnership at Bootle Town Hall by the Mayor andMayoress of Sefton, Cllrs Alf Doran and GillCuthbertson.

Leaders ChallengeThe achievements of Liverpool’shealthiest school pupils haverecently been celebrated.

The National Healthy SchoolsStatus Celebration at St George'sHall rewards schools andyoungsters who are doing all theycan to improve health andwellbeing.

Among the schools presentedwith prizes are those who rose to a‘Leaders Challenge’ from councilleader Warren Bradley.

He called for them to comeforward with projects or activitieswhich would help and encouragepupils to become healthier. Thefour winning schemes includeallotments, an improvedplayground and an anti-smokingDVD.

Councillor Bradley said: "I havebeen really impressed with the wayyoung people at schools rightacross the city have risen to mychallenge.

"Making young people healthieris one of the council's top prioritiesbecause if we get them into goodhabits early on in life they are morelikely to continue them intoadulthood.

"There is lots of excellent workgoing on in our schools, supportedby the city council, and this is achance to showcase and celebrateit."

Each winner of the LeadersChallenge received £1,000 to helpsustain or expand their projects,while the runners up received £500.

Also at the event, 10 schools whohave recently achieved NationalHealthy Schools Status werepresented with their award by LordMayor Mike Storey. They have hadto demonstrate what they are doingto make pupils fitter and healthierin order to qualify. There are now139 schools in the city with theaccolade.

The winners of the LeadersChallenge are:Key Stage One - St Cecelia's

Catholic Infant School inTuebrook for ‘Our Allotment’.

The pupils transformed anovergrown patch of land into anallotment growing tomatoes,lettuce and sweetcorn. The food isbeing eaten in school by the pupils.Key Stage Two - Christ the

King Catholic Primary inWavertree for ‘ProjectPlayground’.

The pupils helped transform thepreviously rundown playgroundwith a new shelter, litter pickers, aclimbing wall and games andactivities at break time. They havealso created a Buddy Bus Stop andFriendship Bench where pupils gettogether to sort out disputes andproblems.Special School - Sandfield Park

in West Derby for ‘D.MYST Anti-smoking Animation DVD’.

The school decided that theywould like to look at the issuesregarding smoking. A DVD wasproduced which uses animatedcharacters, looks at smoking relatedissues and supports the anti-smoking viewpoint.Secondary School - Childwall

Sports College ‘EmotionalControl and Positive Release’.

The school council identified thata number of Year 10 pupils werenot committed or enthused enoughso a number emotional health andwellbeing workshops were heldwith the support of the FivewaysTrust and the PCT.

Cllr Warren Bradley

Conner receives his prizes off the Mayor andMayoress of Sefton, Cllrs Alf Doran and GillCuthbertson.

Artsmark Gold AwardArts Council England has awarded an Artsmark Goldto Childwall Sports College in recognition of theschool’s commitment to and excellence in ArtEducation. Dewi Phillips, Headteacher of ChildwallSports College said: “I am delighted, our students havereally enjoyed working with a range of writers, artistsand theatre companies over the last 12 months and Iwould like to thank all our staff for their hard work.”

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Exam News

Exam success continues

In Liverpool Provisional figures showthe number of pupils gaining five or moreA* - C grades in the city has increased by7.6%, with 73.7% of pupils achieving thegrades.

With the number of pupils nationallyachieving A* - C reported to be 67.1% thisyear – up from 65.7% in 2008 - Liverpool isprojected to be more than 6% above thenational average.

Liverpool surpassed the national GCSEaverage for the first time last year and thecity’s pass rate is currently improving atthree times the national average.

The number of young people in the city

achieving five or more A* - C gradesincluding English and Maths also looks tohave increased, with a projected jumpfrom 41.2% in 2008 to 45.6% this year.Last year’s national average was 47.6%.

An example of Liverpool’s continuedrise is Bellerive FCJ High School whowere also celebrating GCSE results whichincluded many outstanding grades.Around 80% of pupils gaining five or moreA* to C grades.

A level results were also excellent at theschool with one student, Lina Lusadisu,celebrating 6 A grades. This is aremarkable achievement considering Lina

came to Bellerive in Year 10 from Parisand could only speak a little English, shenow speaks fluent English with a tinge of‘scouse’.Knowsley’s Provisional results show

an increase for the 11th year running inthe number of Knowsley pupils achievingfive GCSE passes at grades A* - C – animprovement of 4.5% on last year to 62%.

The percentage of pupils gaining fivegrades A* - C, including English andMaths, has also risen to 33.1%, a 3.2% percent improvement.

The figures show that seven of theborough’s secondary schools now achieve

Ryan Mallet: Knowsley College who

gained French: A; Law: A; English

Language: B; Spanish AS: AAll smiles f

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their GCSE results

2009 has seen a record-breaking number of A-level entries beingawarded A grades. More than one in four entries - 26.7% - got thetop grade, up from 25.9% last year and the overall pass rate roseto 97.5%, up 0.3 percentage points. The improvement in gradeshas been the 27th year in a row. Meanwhile, GCSE grades havereached another record level - with more than one in five exams(21.6%) being awarded an A* or A. Grades have risen almostcontinually since 1988 and this year more than two in three(67.1%) were between an A* and a C.

a pass rate of at least 30% compared withonly one in 1999.

Across Knowsley, a number of schoolsand individuals have shown particularlyoutstanding success.

In Huyton, Knowsley Hey and Bowringschools each achieved an increase of 7%of students with five A* - C passes,including English and maths –establishing a firm base for furthersuccess in the new Huyton Arts andSports Centre for Learning, which opensnext month.

Higher Side in Whiston showed thebiggest improvement, with a 12%increase in students with at least five A* -C grades including English and Maths.

Preliminary results indicate GCSEresults in Sefton have risen again thisyear and Sefton schools have doneexceptionally well.

The results are still provisional and aresubject to change, but early indicationsshow that the percentage of pupilsachieving 5 or more A* - C passes is 76.6per cent and the percentage of pupilsachieving 5 or more A* - C passesincluding English and Mathematics is 53per cent.

St Mary’s College, Crosby had anothervery good year for GCSE results with a5% increase in the number of passes atA* or A grade. In total, a third of the 93candidates achieved seven A grades orbetter with two students obtaining 11 A*passes and another pupil collecting tenA* and one A grade GCSEs.

Also, Merchants Taylors Boys Schoolrecorded all time record A level resultswith a 100% pass rate with a staggering82% of all grades at A and B.

This was a massive 12% jump on lastyears 70% AB rating and up 9% theprevious record of 73% set in 2007.

Merchant Taylors Girls’ School fairedjust as well with A level results recordinga 100% pass rate with 78% of grades at Aand B.

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Notre Dame GCSE pupils Ashliegh Shawcross,Chloe Phenna, Joanna Nzeyimana, RebeccaHammond, Stephanie Enwright, Faye Mines.

Jennifer Cormack fromKnowsley College withher three A Grades at A level

Great GCSE results for Arcbishop Beck pupils

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Bellerive pupils jump for joy

Record A level results for Merchant TaylorsBoys, Crosby

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Students from Knowsl

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“All children are encouraged to achieve their best in all aspects of their lives. Thisis reflected in the outstanding progress that is made throughout the school.”

(Inspection report, March 2008)

What should we be looking for when we are

testing children?

EK: Tests provide a benchmark of where

children are up to in different areas, so that

teachers can take their learning to the next

level.

JLT: With the SATs exams though, there are

given levels to determine where children are on

a scale. But where did these levels come from?

Where is the research which backs up these

levels of learning? Any parent will tell you that

we don’t expect children to walk, talk and potty

train at the same time, so why do we expect

them to reach certain things at exactly the

same time is clearly not well thought out. All

children are different, but the impact of testing

on children is quite profound.

LM: Research has seen the marketing of

education through levels and targets and

league tables, which is really not helpful to a

child’s development.

PP: My own experience as a head and deputy

head in a pastoral role is that SATs do nothing

for the education of a child. They encourage

teachers to teach to the test, and then the

schools put pressure on children to perform.

They show a lack of trust in teachers.

AR: When we did have SATs last year in the

secondary sector, we found with some students

that they might have the skills to solve the

problems in a maths paper, but often didn’t

have the literacy levels to be able to answer the

questions – particularly when they were from

deprived areas.

Do the SATs tests disadvantage pupils from

particular backgrounds then?

AR: Yes, they might be bright but depending

on their background and upbringing, they may

not have the literacy level they need to

understand the science and maths papers,

which they might have in a more middle-class

area.

PP: It’s a controversial topic.

JLT: I went to a very good school in a very

deprived area but it was fantastic, and teachers

weren’t observed. Teachers were looking at

where a child is now, and how they can get to

the next level. But that’s not been taught in

schools now for a long time, and so newly

qualified teachers today only have their own

experiences to draw on, and they’re being

pushed to look at targets and levels in SATs

papers. They do want to teach and help the

children, but they’re not being allowed to get

on with it. We do need to assess children, as

professionals, and we’ll do that as we go along.

It’s a very different kind of assessment; looking

at how to help a child move forward. We do

have other checks too – parents’ evening.

PP: I’m not too sure that that’s the best way.

Focus Group

The debate concerning the best methods of testing primary and secondarylevel children has seen SATs scrapped in secondary schools, the NUT andNUHT campaigns to abolish SATs in primary schools, and much discussionof alternative testing methods among teaching professionals. We sat downwith a panel of experts in the profession at Blackburne House to discusshow we can best monitor children’s progress in our schools on Merseyside.

Peter Price, head of St Christopher’sCatholic Primary School in Speke.Headteacher for 22 years, chair of nationalprimary headteachers’ association.School: De La Salle

Julie Lyon-Taylor, Worked in Kensington 13years as primary teacher and then movedinto the special needs service and Unioncampaign for SATs in the primary sector.School: Blackburne House

Lisa Murphy, JMU, dept. of educationstudies and primary education, previouslytaught English in a secondary school. School: Bellerive

Educate’s roundtable

The future of SATsWhat’s the best way to

measure children’s learning?

Lunch Debate:Layout 1 11/9/09 18:27 Page 1


We do need rigorous accountability of the

profession. It is there, in the OFSTED reports,

the board of governors, and national

benchmark are fine. However, it shouldn’t be

based on a test on a particular day, when a

child might not be feeling well, to give that

child a level. Rigorous accountability is right

but we shouldn’t expect all children to have the

same development rate.

What are the alternatives, and how do they

pan out in different schools?

EK: Part of the problem with doing away with

SATs is wondering what will replace them and

the bureaucracy involved in that.

PP: There is a new Single Level Test (SLT)

which the local authority in Liverpool is

piloting. What happens here is that the teacher

puts an estimate of the child’s assessment on

the table before the test. There are still

attainment levels to measure the achievement

of the child, so there’s an incentive and a drive

there, but I do take Julie’s point here which is,

where do these levels come from? When we

get the levels and say, as professional, this is

the average, we need to be looking at getting

children to meet this level, then of course we

get every school wanting to get their children

to meet that level. And, of course, every school

wants to be above the average.

How do the SATs scores affect schools?

PP: It creates a competitiveness, and so we

need to get rid of the league tables.

AR: The league tables aren’t there for the

pupils; they’re there for the parents to say,

‘Look, my son or daughter is doing this or that’.

Teachers are becoming incensed that they have

to justify how many pupils have improved.

Attaching the tests to league tables means

everyone focuses on that at the expense of

everything else. And what really gets my goat

is that there isn’t even a certificate for the

exams; there’s no recognition of the

achievement or anything. The children just get

a number attached to their name. It’s not even

useful to teachers for the child’s progress

because it’s about three or four months after

they’ve taken the tests that they get the

results, so they’ve already moved on.

How do the SATs exams affect the children

then?

JLT: I don’t think it’s right to take a six-year old

pupil in Year 2 and give them a number saying

‘this is what you are’ and then to do the same

at age 11. Anyone can tell you that children

continue to develop, and the high-flyers in the

infants aren’t necessarily the high-flyers in

secondary school. My daughter didn’t realise

she was dyslexic until she got to Year 6, and

she left primary school with a maths age of six

and a half. However, she had a reading

comprehension age of 15 and a half. If she’d

done those SAT’s you can imagine what it

would have done for her self-esteem. As it is

she’s gone onto university and done very well,

and she got her GCSE maths with no problem.

It’s not as if the SATs can predict where the

child will be in the future.

PP: The problem is what’s being done with the

number given out in the tests. Parents have a

right to know how their child is doing

compared to children in the local area and

nationally so that they can help them progress,

but the numbers shouldn’t be used to place the

schools into league tables. This is what creates

the stress, and ends up testing the teachers.

AR: We accept children from 40 different

primary schools at Notre Dame. When they

arrive in Year 7 we’ll find that one school might

have pushed them in one direction for months

in order to do well on the tests. Another might

have given them a broader education and been

more relaxed about the tests so it’s not as if the

tests give them all a good background for what

they’ll be studying at secondary level.

Now that the SATs have been abolished at

secondary level, how are pupils being tested

at age 14?

AR: The Single Level Test was trialled at

secondary level and wasn’t shown to work. Our

school has piloted the new Assessing Pupils’

Progress (APP) materials, which has been one

really good thing to come out of the ongoing

debate. We’ve found that it is a better way to

assess the child’s progress. In a sense they are

a much better way forward as they assess

what students are doing in the classroom, and

you can see as a teacher what a student can do

and what they can’t do. We’ve integrated it into

the curriculum so that it’s not an additional

worry for teachers, although there is some

additional work in the first year – which

requires an investment in time from the school.

JLT: Our members are opposed to this.

PP: The APP does help to develop the skills and

the knowledge of children.

EK: With the introduction of the new methods it

does bring uncertainty, as this year for instance

I don’t know what we’ll be aiming for come

September.

JLT: There has been no creativity in the

primary curriculum for years and years. The

literacy clock nonsense for example – spending

ten minutes on this or that. It was robotic and

formulaic, and areas like improving children’s

writing really went downhill.

Are there some areas in particular which

have suffered under the present system?

EK: The recent curriculum seems to have

kicked science into touch.

LM: Teacher training has certainly suffered.

Literacy and numeracy strategies which came

in under Labour’s ’97 ‘Education, education,

education’ policy has seen league tables rise in

importance and competitiveness rise, and a

lack of trust in teachers. Teachers need to be

supported in their development over a number

of years, but they’re being herded into

assessment-led progress, they’re referred to not

as student teachers but as trainees, and it’s

become mechanical and quite offensive

actually. The discourse used to discuss the

profession is quite telling.

JLT: Teachers are viewed as ‘deliverers’ and

‘facilitators’ rather than teachers. What is

wrong with the word ‘teacher’? It’s more than

about learning. For me, the most important

moment for me was with a child who had had

a very difficult upbringing and an attachment

disorder after being in and out of care. After

two years of teaching him, one day he came up

to me and put his hand in mine. That was a

Andy Rannard, assistant head at NotreDame Responsible for key stage 3 deliveryand pastoral care. Children, two boys, age8 and 6. School: Sacred Heart, Crosby

Emma Kearney, Year 6 teacher at PrescotPrimary Teacher for 9 years, also taught Year 4. School: Archbishop Blanch



Focus Group

huge breakthrough for him. After that he

started to learn, because he’d learned to

trust and see that teachers are safe people to

be around. That wouldn’t show up on any

assessment level or league tables. Schools

are doing these sorts of things every single

day for children, and it’s not acknowledged.

How do you think the piloted schemes are

working out and helping to correct past

problems?

AR: As a pilot scheme, we invested time at

Notre Dame into the APP and we were given

funding, and I think a move to a more

formative assessment of children is

something we’d welcome

JLT: Like any new scheme though, APP and

formative assessment need investment. It

needs investment in much smaller classes,

and teachers need to be supported and

involved in how to do it. I know that in

English departments, the teachers are up in

arms about it, and say it just tells them what

to do, creates more work, and gives children

another knock.

AR: In our school though, our English

teachers have said that it does work,

because it’s not an additional thing but it’s in

the curriculum.

PP: If it is working for some, like you say,

then we should be asking ‘how can we do

this’, rather than stonewalling it.

JLT: If it is good, then there should be

discussion with the teachers and they should

take the bits that are useful to them. Maths

teachers, for example, like APP, as it doesn’t

tell them anything they don’t already know.

It depends on the subject. You can’t just feed

those results into a computer.

What are your concerns for the future of

school assessments?

AR: There’s a danger of imposing something

from the top down. As a secondary school,

we’ve had the flexibility to look at APP and

see how it will work, and sit down together.

For a primary school, with a smaller staff,

that’s much more difficult of course. With our

school, it was the department which decided

the way forward. For us now, it’s my concern

that when OFSTED come in they won’t be up

to speed to appreciate what we’ve been

doing.

PP: OFSTED only want to know that the

teaching quality is good, so if you satisfy that

then it’s ok.

LM: We’ve just had OFSTED in at JMU for

the teacher training department, and the

inspectors who observe us are the same

ones who visit the schools. We showed them

what we were doing but they weren’t

interested in ‘actions’ just in attainment.

JLT: Neither they nor the government

understands statistics; not every child can

be the average. It’s all nonsense.

Assessment is needed only so that teachers

know whether a child has got a concept, and

what to teach them next, or whether they

need a new approach. It doesn’t need to be

used as public information – just to let the

parents know, on occasion, how they’re

doing.

EK: Yes, that’s right. You are constantly

assessing the pupils anyway, on a daily

basis, through spending time with them,

reading to them, and so on. It’s part of the

daily job.

AR: What you’re up against as well, when

you do take a more creative approach to

teaching and it’s skill-based and thematic, is

that you have to then explain to OFSTED

why this is working and how it makes a

difference. It’s as though you’re trying to get

statistics just for statistics’ sake and that’s

not good either.

What are the threats to a good education?

JLT: Should it not be, not choice, but a good

local school for every child? That would

require investment. If you look at the money

that’s spent on all sorts of strategies brought

in and then abandoned you can see where

the money should have gone.

LM: The idea of choice creates a market for

education, and encourages privatisation. We

see this happening in other areas.

AR: Yes, there’s a corporate element to it.

LM: The academies were based on and

modelled on the US charter school, which

failed. Now the academies are failing. If you

put all the control into one person’s hands on

how to finance and run and school you then

leave it open to all sorts of problems; you

create a monster.

AR: It’s all becoming more commercial. We’re

finding ourselves now having to compete

with an academy or our numbers will fall,

and the money spent on advertising and

publicity is, essentially, money being taken

from the classroom.

JLT: The idea of choice doesn’t take into

account parents who can’t choose, for

whatever reason, and that doesn’t provide

then for all children.

PP: It ultimately affects social mobility. Those

children who can’t elect for a particular

school have to go to their local school, and

that should be a good quality school.

AR: Yet there is an emphasis on attainment,

and students are expected to be above the

average by their parents who, when they live

in particular areas, focus very much on their

child’s results, and put on the pressure.

JLT: And what’s happening is we have the

unhappiest children in Europe, and that’s a

damning indictment for Britain. Teachers are

very caring people and no matter what’s

thrown at them, the child is always at the

centre of what they’re doing – so this is very

sad news for them. In surveys though,

children do say that they like school.

EK: Well I can say for my class that they are

a very happy bunch, who laugh a lot and

enjoy school. I’m sure many teachers can say

the same for theirs.

AR: We need to put the fun back into school,

even though we’re working round

restrictions. Now we don’t have the SATs at

senior level, some of those are lifted. It’s the

little things, like a separate break time where

some of the girls just get outside and skip.

Research said no one in secondary school

would skip or do things like that, but we’ve

had to buy more ropes for the Year 11s to

have a go too. It’s been really popular.

What else is needed now and for the

future?

AR: The problem is that when one thing

goes it leaves a vacuum.

JLT: There are different needs in different

schools depending on all sorts of things like

the area and class sizes. At the moment, it

takes a lot of courage for a school to be able

to stand up against what’s expected and to

say ‘no, we’re not going to have the literacy

hour because it doesn’t suit our children’.

EK: In our school, we read together and it’s

an enjoyable experience for the children, as

well as useful and educational. The worry for

getting rid of certain systems is what will

replace them, and whether it will really be

any better. The literacy hour suits our school,

but other ideas might not.

PP: We need to be careful though, not to

throw something away just because aspects

of it don’t work.

LM: There was a speaker at a conference I

attended not too long ago and it was

suggesting an alternative curriculum to

Rowe’s, and in the speech it was mentioned

that New Labour brought in something like

‘385 new initiatives for education’. There is

research being done on where to go from

here.

Does private tuition help or hinder progress

in schools?

LM: Parents who can pay for private tuition

will be able to help their children get into the

‘better’ or more selective state schools, and

other children don’t have that advantage.

AR: We had funding to pay for some extra

tuition for the girls on top of the school day

which meant for many that they were able to



access something which they wouldn’t

otherwise have been able to afford, and it

went down really well.

PP: Additional teaching will help them but

why should it have to be like that? Some

parents want to send them to voluntary

classes, booster classes, homework clubs

and even holiday clubs, but the purpose is all

wrong. It’s not used as a means to broaden

their child’s horizons, but to score better in

the tests to get into particular schools.

JLT: They do all of this, and then they

demonise the badly behaved children who

are kicking out against the system, who

really just need to be allowed to play.

Children should spend time at home just

daydreaming, or staring at the carpet and

imagining games – it shouldn’t all be

structured time or they miss out on a vital

part of their development. In one deprived

area where I taught, I used to use techniques

such as, if they had done a task and I was

pleased with them they’d be allowed to

choose an activity. Some children have got

mobile phones and all sorts of things, but

they’ve never really played, and that causes

bad behaviour.

PP: That’s why a teacher’s observations are

so important for education, and they need

the shackles taking off.

EK: It’s very important that they play and

develop other social skills. Swimming time

and football or games really makes a

difference and it’s good to build their

confidence at an early age.

AR: The sad thing is we know that for some

children, time spent at home isn’t going to be

quality time with their parents, and so that’s

when schools try to be a parent as well. With

the private tuition, the results went up a lot,

but the main thing was that the girls started

to feel more confident. It went through the

roof, and seeing them develop their belief in

themselves was the best thing; and it only

took an extra hour a week.

What should we be looking for in a shake-

up of the testing system?

PP: Although APP testing is more useful to

teachers, it doesn’t hold anyone accountable,

so something else needs to be done. No

single test can suit every child, and there are

sometimes obvious mismatches. You see

cases where someone who is a safe level 5

scores a 3, and it will be down to the way

the exams are put together or marked when

the exams are altered from year to year.

JLT: The goalposts are always changing,

which doesn’t help.

PP: And the marking is wrong, and

inconsistent between papers.

AR: Staff should be managed by performance

anyway, and they all work hard as they

wouldn’t be able to not do so. It shouldn’t

come down to how their pupils do in a test.

PP: We need to trust the teachers, but the

government has decided that teachers aren’t

to be trusted.

Do girls and boys need to be tested

differently? What should we look for

in tests?

JLT: I had two pieces of writing for the SATs

once, based on what children had done at

the weekend. One was written in short neat

sentences, with full stops and capital letters.

The other was a very long piece, talking very

vividly and imaginatively about jumping on

and off the sand hills, and being allowed to

have ice cream, but it wasn’t written in

perfect English even though it showed so

much promise and imagination. That was

given a level one, but it was obvious that the

child had huge potential and could use very

descriptive language – even if it wasn’t all

spelled perfectly.

LM: It often seems to come down to spelling

and grammar.

EK: We had a science question that asked

what was in the spaces in the cake. The

answer was supposed to be air, but some of

the children wrote raisins, or chocolate chips

– and you could see their point. Their papers

were marked as wrong.

LM: The exams do discriminate. I remember

seeing a paper that started ‘Imagine you

are in an art gallery, what do you see?’

and I thought, some of these children haven’t

been taken to an art gallery in their lives,

and they’re going to be penalised for it here.

AR: I also don’t agree with tiered papers, as

it stops some students from just having a go

at the questions.

PP: Children sometimes do better if

something can engage them, boys especially.

If it doesn’t engage them then they’re lost

to it.

What developments would you like

to see in the system?

PP: I’d like to see the trust given back to

professionals, and assessment frameworks

brought in that teachers and parents can

have confidence in and league tables done

away with and new inspection process put

in place for better, more accurate

accountability, and more joy in schools.

JLT: Here, here. The NUT and the NAHT

plan to boycott SATs in future – we’ll be

asking teachers not to do them in their

classes, so that children don’t have to sit

them. It means more time to keep reading

stories together!




Secondary School News

Easing thetransition

Pupils from Alsop High School,Liverpool have successfullycompleted their Alsop Projects ofExcellence - or APEX for short - thenew curriculum for Year 7.

In an effort to ease the transition fromprimary teaching to secondary thestudents are taught in forms for 10lessons a week by the same 2-3members of staff. Each project lasted sixweeks with all kinds of excitingactivities including a trip out and at theend an exhibition or presentation is puton for parents.

The project entitled "Have I Got NewsFor You" involved a professional filmcrew which came in to shoot twelve littlemovies scripted and performed by thestudents. They were probably unawarethat the real HIGNFY is made by an ex-Alsop student Jimmy Mulville, the TVmogul behind Hat-Trick Productions.

Fun activities included sambadrumming, circus skills and Indian hand-painting for the "Let me entertain you"project. "Cracking the code" involvedinvestigating DNA, the Enigma WW2codes, Egyptian hieroglyphics, Victoriangames and a visit to Spaceport atWallasey. Closer to home "Me and myCity" saw the students visiting theMuseum of Slavery in Liverpool,researching the history and culture oftheir home town and makingcommemorative T-shirts.

New Chief in townJosh heads up the force for a dayMerseyside Police recently announced the arrival of their brand new mini-chiefconstable. 15-year Josh Griffiths from Bootle headed up the Force just for oneday, 999 day (Wednesday, 9 September, 2009).

Josh, who attends St Wilfrid’s Catholic High School, entered a recent competition heldby Merseyside Police where he explained why he would make a great Chief Constable.His winning entry was selected by the Deputy Chief Constable, Bernard Lawson.

Mr Lawson said: “It was a really difficult job to choose a winner as all the entries wereof a very high standard. They demonstrated to me that our young people have a realinsight into some of the challenges faced by Merseyside Police, and have some reallyinnovative ideas about how we should address them.”

Josh’s day began with a visit to one of Merseyside Police’s Control Rooms where hewas able to listen in to actual 999 calls. He then held a morning meeting with DeputyChief Constable Bernard Lawson before heading onto Mather Avenue to check on thepolice dogs and horses. A working lunch, and then onto his home turf of Bootle wherehe will be out on patrol, he also had a trip to the police helicopter. Finally, it was back toPolice HQ to record a video about the correct use of the 999 line which will be broadcaston the Force’s website.

Josh said: “Ever since I was a child, I have always dreamt of being a police officer. Ithink I would make a good Chief Constable because I want to see changes and be a partof them, too. I want to be part of something that stands for everything right”.”

Josh Griffiths withDeputy Chief ConstableBernard Lawson



The Belvedere Academy in Toxteth held a tea party as part of Marie CurieCancer Care’s Blooming Great Tea Party.

The school Library hosted the Tea Party, serving cake and exotic tea to staff andpupils.

For a donation, girls could eat one of the many cakes, baked by other students, andsample varieties of tea, which ranged from the ordinary to the highly unusual!

Lazy Lemon, Jasmine Dragon Pearl, Chilli Chocolate, White Silver Needle, Skinny Teaand plain old Scouser’s Breakfast were on offer, with the braver girls trying all six flavours.The tea was kindly donated to the school by Brew Tea Bar, Liverpool city centre.

Pupil Melissa Taylor, 13, said: “The tea party was great. We raised a lot of money andthey had lots of different teas I have never tried before. My favourite was Chilli andChocolate.”

Academys tea-mendous way to raise money

Rule BritanniaArchbishop Beck Catholic Sports College’s hall came alive with ‘redwhite and blue’ as the music department presented their annualLast Night of the Proms concert recently.

The College concert bandwere in top form, playing attheir best, and were joined byBlessed Sacrament PrimarySchool choir and Cheerleaders.

The Junior Band was alsorepresented when players fromthe St Francis De Sale andHoly Name Primary joinedtogether to give excellentrenditions of two very difficultworks.

The Senior Concert Band ledthe audience in renditions ofall the favourite Last Night ofthe Proms medley's and it is awonder the roof of the sportshall was still on as rousingrenditions of Land of Hope andGlory, Rule Britannia andJerusalem were sung by the

capacity audience of 500!The music teachers of the College were also featured performing in the

Homemakers Guide to Music Making where they played a number ofhousehold items, with Band accompaniment.

Also present at the concert was Vasily Petrenko, the chief conductor ofthe Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra who provided this year’sforward for the programme.

An appropriate and emotional finale was the performing of HighlandCathedral and Auld Lang Syne with Bagpipes and Drums that bought thecurtain down on an amazingly successful year for the College.

Schools band together to raise the roof

International celebrations

As part of West Derby Schools supportfor Liverpool as ‘European Capital ofCulture’ pupils have been working ona project across the different subjectareas, finding out more about differentcultures, both in Liverpool andglobally.

West Derby school have set up linkswith schools in Mexico, France and theUSA to exchange projects about whereand how people live. These links abroadalso enable pupils to communicate withchildren from other countries via e-mail,on-line discussion forums and through theuse of video.

In June they held their ‘SchoolInternational Day’ for Years 7 - 9 in QuarryWing. Lessons for the whole of that daywere based on an international theme.Additionally some artists and performersled some workshops with different groupsof pupils. There was a special internationallunch menu for the boys and at morningbreak we served a ‘continental breakfast’ .

Educational Resources

The From Here to There pack contains15 photo cards relating to promotingindependence skills in the community. Thepack is written to support young people withspecific needs to access local public transport.A range of key tasks has been identified touse public transport and a step-by-step list ofskills to achieve each of them has beenprovided.

This pack has been writtento meet the requirementsof the Foundation Stagecurriculum for children aged3 to 5 years as fromSeptember 2001. The packhas 15 colour A4photographs. In addition 30 different workcards for children to use inthe classroom or at homewith their parents. The packpromotes the notion thatpublic transport allowspeople in the localcommunity to get around and travel todifferent places.

City Travel with Merseytravel

Moving with Merseytravel

This pack contains 20 A4colour photographsrelating mainly to localtransport issues. Thereare 60 work cards tosupport the photographs.The pack is flexible andcan be used with childrenof all age groups withinprimary schools.The pack is written tosupport the geographycurriculum but has thepotential to be used inboth Literacy andNumeracy activities.

The How to make a bus journeyBooklet has a series of visualdrawings to show how to make ashort bus trip. There are 9 simpleoutline diagrams that depict theimportant steps that need to betaken to make a bus journey.The diagrams are very flexibleand could be used to promptspeaking or writing tasks orsequencing activities. Studentsare encouraged to use thebooklet to plan and carry out ajourney in the local area by bus.

The Better for everyone Packcontains 16 A4 colour

photographs relating to localtransport issues and services.There are 32 work cards to

support the photographs. Thepack is flexible and can be

used to complement ascheme of work relating to

Key Stage 4 Citizenshiprequirements. The pack isdivided into four sections

covering the topics;Merseytravel as an

organisation, social change,rights and responsibilities andsustainable development. Abooklet containing teachers'

notes is provided thatsuggests how the pack maybe used in the classroom

‘Inside Merseytravel’ is avocational educational packsupporting Business Studiesand Leisure Studies for the 14to 16 age range. It providestwo case studies, a publicbusiness organisation and animportant tourist attraction.Each page of the packcontains up-to-date data,photographs and activitiesabout the leisure and travelindustry. The tasks andactivities support studentsputting together a portfolio ofcoursework for specificexaminations.

How to Make a Bus Journey

Better for Everyone Pack

Inside Merseytravel

Here to There PackMerseytravel are commited to sustainable

development and by giving children and youngpeople facts and information about the

environment in which they live, it will allow them tomake informed choices which will improve the well-

being of themselves and their families.

Moving with MerseytravelDiscover the Merseytravel Region

Better for Everyone - Keystage 4 CitizenshipFrom Here to There - Learning Difficulties

(Independence in the Community)City Travel with Merseytravel

Your Bus and Your CommunityIn order to obtain the education packs

Please contact the Community Links Team on 0151 330 1200or write to:

Community Links Team, Merseytravel, 24 Hatton Gardens, Liverpool L3 2AN

Promoting Sustainable Development

8 Doorways to SustainabilityThe Sustainable Schools strategy is madeup of eight sustainability ‘doorways’. Eachplays a role in the curriculum and school,but can also have a big impact on thewhole community.'This Education Resource assists Key Stage2 and Key Stage 3 teachers inhelping pupils tackle some of the complexissues that will enable themto reduce their carbon footprint.Learning about sustainable developmentcan help young people tounderstand the needs and rights ofpresent and future generations. Itshould motivate them tochange things for thebetter and equip themwiththe knowledge,skills and valuesthat are neededto create asustainablefuture.

Food and drink An unhealthydiet contributesto lowconcentrationand performanceas well as toobesity and poorhealth. A school that buyshealthy, ethically sourcedfood can offer nutritionalbenefits; improve pupils’ understanding offood and where it comes from; protect theenvironment and support local producersand suppliers.

Energy and water Eco-efficiency measures can help schoolsreduce their environmental impact. Byreducing the amount of energy and waterthey use schools can make real costsavings and money can be channeledback into the school.Sustainable Schools can showcase energyefficiency, renewable energy use and waterconservation to pupils and the wholecommunity.

Travel and traffic During term-time, cars on the school runaccount for 16 per cent of early morningtraffic and a measurable increase inpollution near schools. Being

driven to school reduces the amount ofexercise a child gets and makes them lessroad safety aware. Car sharing and public transport can helpwith congestion and pollution; whilewalking or cycling boost fitness, increaseconcentration and help children formpositive habits for life.By March 2007, 14,063 schools inEngland (56 per cent) had an approvedTravel to School action plan in place. It’shoped that all schools will have a travelplan by March 2010.

Purchasing and waste By adopting a ‘reduce, reuse and

recycle’ approach, and by usinglocal goods and services ofhigh environmentalstandards, schools canreduce costs andsupport ethicalmarkets in theircommunities.

Buildings andgroundsA well-designed andcared-for schoolprovides anexcellent teachingand learning resourcefor staff and pupils. Sustainable design

principles, technologies,interior furnishings and

environmental managementnot only bring physical benefits for

a school, they provide workingexamples of sustainable living that caninspire teachers and children.

Inclusion and participation Schools can promote community cohesionby creating an inclusive, welcomingatmosphere that values everyone’sparticipation and contribution, andchallenges prejudice and injustice. Pupilsare instilled with a long-lasting respect forhuman rights, freedoms, cultures andcreative expression.

Local well-beingWith their central locations, facilities andextensive networks schools can act as hubs of learning and catalystsfor change in their local communities.Focusing on local challenges and findingsolutions to them gives pupils theopportunity to learn and develop real-worldskills and helps to strengthen localrelationships.

Global dimensionGrowing interdependence betweencountries changes the way we view ourworld, including our own culture. Schools can respond by developing aresponsible, international outlook amongtheir pupils on global challenges such aspoverty and climate change.


Meet the Headteacher Ms Jane Humble, The Hamlets Preparatory School

It may be one of the smallest schools in the region, butThe Hamlets believes without a doubt that theirstrength is in their size. Jane Humble, an Australianby birth, arrived at the school in April 2009 and is keento carry on the school ethos of simply achieving thebest for each girl.

The Hamlets was originally foundedin 1912 as the Junior Department ofThe Belvedere School, Liverpool,widely recognised as one of the bestindependent schools in Liverpool.

In 2005 it was announced that TheBelvedere Senior School would betransferring to Academy status. As partof this development, The Hamlets seizeda unique opportunity to become anindependent prep school for girls, theonly one of its kind in Liverpool.

Understandably the UK educationsystem differs from the Australianeducation system but Jane is keen tobring some aspects with her. She said:“The systems are relatively similar,although Australia does not have anational curriculum system they haveintroduced national testing, Australia isabout 10 years behind the UK in thisrespect. And they are trying to catch up.

“Australian schools tend to spend moreschool time on sport and physicaleducation which we hope to concentratemore on ourselves. There is also a focuson ‘personalisation’ of the child, finding

out what each children is good at and thethings that they are interested in”.

“We also want each child to considerglobal issues as well as local issues, thisis something I feel strongly about, wewant children to explore the worldaround them. I look at the Key Stagepupils as the ‘Navigators” navigatingtheir way through the curriculum, findingout what they like, and then looking atour Year 5 and Year 6 pupils as‘Commanders’, commanding their livesforward”.

“One of the ‘cultural’ surprises hasbeen the fact that some schools havestairs, Australian schools tend to be onone level, I have never been to a schoolwith so many stairs, plus the usuallanguage difference, you say football –

we say soccer. “I have to keep reminding myself and

the children to put their coats on, wenever had that problem in Austrailia”.

The Hamlets has always believed incommunity involvement and that it canhelp inspire the children to care for theenvironment. “The staff at The Hamletsare fantastic and have helped me no-endto settle in, the parents are all veryfriendly, each year we adopt a charity forwhich we fundraise throughout the yearand hold many activities.”

Though being a small school, TheHamlets is planning to raise not only itsvoice but its profile as well, “We wantpeople to know about us and what we doand we want people to choose us as aschool because we provide opportunitiesto enable their children to exceedexpectations.

“We are trying the IPC, TheInternational Primary Curriculum whichis used quite a lot around the world, weare looking at that as an innovativecreation and will encourage ourchildren to learn, but then we have lots

Small isbeautiful

It’s not just about results and statistics,

it’s about the value added things

“

”


Meet the Headteacher Ms Jane Humble, The Hamlets Preparatory School

more plans for the school.”As a fee paying school the school feels

that they offer a choice for parents toprovide more personal tuition. “Our prepschool is friendly and engages bright girlsfrom near and far. Excellent academicresults are strengthened by personal andpastoral care which is second to none.We aim to develop the ‘whole child’ – ahuge range of skills and enormouspotential – to simply achieve the best foreach girl.

“We are a GDST school, we have thebenefits and security of belonging to afamily of schools, all hugely experiencedin girls' learning. So we enjoy the best ofboth worlds. Investment by the GDST inour facilities means that we have a state-of-the-art language centre and art studio,in addition to the purpose-built sciencelaboratory, ultra-modern ICT suite andcomputerised library.

As for her aims for the school, Jane isvery clear, “We want to be top, top of KeyStage and league tables, but what I wantmost is that when children leave TheHamlets and go on to succeed is thatthey to come back here and say, “I havemoved on and done so well because ofthe education I got at The Hamlets”.

“It’s the girls that are the selling pointof The Hamlets, but it’s not just aboutresults and statistics, it’s about the valueadded things, I would love to have abanner outside the gates saying‘Liverpool’s leading Preparatory School’and for people to know who we are andfor what we do now and not for what weused to be.

“I believe that the learningprogrammes that we have here areincredibly high quality, I want people tocome and see us and come and get thefeel of us. I also believe there is a genuine

feel of contentment about the school andabout the pupils.”

The school has around 100 pupils buthas the capacity for 180 girls aged fromthree to 11, although this year for the firsttime they have admitted boys into thenursery, but to whether the school willadmit boys in the upper years is an‘option’ for the future.

Jane is rightly proud of the traditionand results surrounding The Hamlets and

said: “In recent years many of our girlshave successfully transferred to TheBelvedere Academy, others have gainedplaces at Birkenhead High School, theBluecoat School and at otherindependent and state schools. We like tofeel that wherever they go, they are readyfor the next step in their education at thesecondary school of their choice, that is atradition we are justifiably proud of, notjust me, but all the staff.

Interview by Alan Birkett



Run Forrest runA local school teacher has completeda school run with a difference –jogging 35 miles from Cheshire toLiverpool.

Associate headteacher Larry Wilson,48, ran from his home in Dunham Masseyto work at Shorefields TechnologyCollege, in Toxteth in a personal besttime of 4 hours ten minutes.

During the last three miles of the feat,which was in aid of Claire HouseChildren’s Hospice, in Wirral, he wasaccompanied by 12 of his pupils as wellas a police escort.

Pat Faragher, Deputy AppealsManager at Claire House which providessupport for children from Merseyside,Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle ofMan, said: “Larry started running fouryears ago and is an inspiration to all whomeet him.

“He hopes to raise several thousandpounds for Claire House over the next

Inspirational teacher completes 35 mile challenge

year through various running challenges. “The children from the school have

also been fantastic in supporting us and

even handed over their lunch money tohelp the cause when they heard aboutour financial plight”.

Superstars on the ballThe sports stars ofBellerive College haveexcelled themselves oflate, and have dominatedin both football andnetball.

In the Southern LiverpoolNetball League, the college’sYear 7 squad remainedundefeated all season, andfinished third in the league.But they achieved a muchdeserved second place in thecity tournament.

The college’s Year 10/11and Year 7 football teamswere equally domineering inthe Southern League, andwon their championships.

Nikita Parris, who is captainof the Year 10/11 team is alsoa member of the England U17squad, as well as playing forMerseyside and EvertonAcademy.

But it is not only in teamsports that the College’sstudents excel: keen cross-country runner MadeleineCummings has also beenenjoying success. When sheachieved third place in theindividual standings in theLiverpool Mid Week CrossCountry League, after shecompeted in four differentraces at venues acrossLiverpool.

Year 10/11captainNikita Parris

Cross countryrunnerMadeleineCummings

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Chamber Choir visit to Paris

Pupils once in a lifetimeopportunityNotre Dame Catholic College for theArts’ Chamber Choir recently sangto an audience of over 4000 touristsat Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris,when they gave a forty minuterecital of unaccompanied ChoralMusic.

The students from Years 8, 9, 10, 11and Sixth Form, performed a programmeof unaccompanied choral musicincluded Britten’s Missa Brevis in D and‘Lift Thine Eyes’ from Mendelssohn’soratorio ‘Elijah’. Settings of Medievalmusic contrasted with spirituals andarrangements of traditional religioussongs and hymns.

The choir was directed by MusicalDirector and Director of Arts College,Lesley Bentley.

The 4000 strong audience sat andlistened to the choir, applauding aftereach item during the 40 minute recitalprogramme.

Christine McCann, Headteacher, said:“This was a ‘once in a lifetime’opportunity for our students. Manyprofessional singers have not had theopportunity to perform in Notre DameCathedral. I was so proud of them and sopleased for all staff and students thatthey were so well received. Notre DameChoir at Notre Dame Cathedral! Howfitting!”

Lesley Bentley, Director of ArtsCollege said: “Our students certainlyrose to the challenge! I think that itmeant a great deal for them to sing insuch a famous cathedral; particularly onewith the same name as their college.”

Year 10 student Elizabeth Antrobussaid: ‘It was slightly overwhelming atfirst; there were so many people therebut the audience were so responsive inthe applause that it put you at ease.’

Next year the choir will sing inSalzburg.

QuizMasters

Merchant Taylors’ Boys’ School hasbeen crowned the kings of quiz afterwinning the United KingdomNational Schools’ GeneralKnowledge Quiz Championship.

Sam Binymin, Tom Whitehead, SamEast, Kieran Morris, David Verghese, andNick Gray won the title for children aged13 years and under to be rated as thecountry’s most knowledgeableyoungsters. The quiz is modelled on theUniversity Challenge format and attractsentrants from the cream of Britishschools.

The team took no prisoners going into the final having already taken theintellectual scalps of Perse School inCambridge in the semi final, Herriot’sSchool in Edinburgh in the Northernqualifier, not to mention St Bede’sManchester, Lancaster Grammar Schooland The Manchester Grammar School inthe regional event finally going on tobeat Magdalen College School in Oxford860 to 550.

Inspired by 2007 Junior Mastermindwinner David Verghese, the team isnonetheless no stronger than its weakestlink with boys cleverly dovetailingknowledge to produce a phenomenalbank of expertise.

Merchants won the senior title 10years ago, but this is the first nationalsuccess at the junior level.

The winning team: Sam Binymin,Tom Whitehead, Sam East, KieranMorris, David Verghese and NickGray



Sportingheroes racefor goldBosco Olympics hailed a successThe sixth form at St John Bosco ArtsCollege have been very busy doingtheir bit for charity.

The college organised the BoscoOlympics, where a staff team and sixthform team went against each other in aseries of fun events much to theamusement of the on looking students.

The events involved the egg andspoon race where a bluetak inspectionhad to take place on the start line, a sackrace, three legged race and assaultcourse all culminating in a really funevent.

This raised over £500 for the Freddiefund, a charity set up to support troopsworking abroad sending out parcels andhelping St Dunstan’s a centre set up tohelp Ex Servicemen and women whohave had loss to their sight.

Craig Lundberg the founder of thefund and his grandfather had come intocollege to collect the cheque from thegirls during a celebration assembly.

The girls later organised a fashionshow to raise money for Zoe’s place ahospice for children. The studentsworked really hard and got lots ofdonations of clothes and beauty productsfor the show.

They received clothes from a variety ofcontacts and brought together a reallyentertaining evening involving somedancers, musicians and models fromevery year group.

With a lot of effort the studentsmanaged to raise over £2000 for thechildren’s hospice and gave staff andstudents a great evening ofentertainment.

To mark the 23rd anniversary ofthe Chernobyl disaster, which leftthe world stunned, students fromChrist the King Catholic & Churchof England Centre for Learning inKnowsley, have been raisingfunds and donating furniture tothe Chernobyl Children’s Project.

Students waved off a truckcontaining unclaimed furniture andgoods from their old school, StEdmund of Canterbury, on a 3000mile, 10 day round trip to Belarus.

Items include furniture, kitchenequipment, wheelchairs, hoists,school equipment, bicycles and otheritems like paper, pencils, pens andsports equipment.

The journey took the 3-truckconvoy through Holland, Germany,Poland and into Belarus where theywill deliver aid directly into the handsof the people who need it most.

Marion Stoddart Regional Co-ordinator for the Chernobyl Children’sProject said: "It is a privilege to workwith the people of Knowsley on sucha life-changing, eternal project. Theeyes of the children will say it allwhen the aid is delivered.”

Aid send off byChrist the King


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NationalrecognitionSchool celebrates IQM Award firstHolly Lodge Girls’ College in WestDerby is celebrating being the firstschool in Liverpool to have beenawarded the Inclusion Quality Mark(IQM).This national award recognises the

effectiveness of the school in meetingthe needs of all its young peoplewhatever their educational, physical,sensory or social needs.In order to achieve the award the

school went through a rigorousassessment process in which everythingthat happens within its busy educationalenvironment was evaluated against theIQM Award's 10 elements which includepupils progress, pupils attitude, valuesand personal development and thelearning environment.As well as recognising the college's

inclusive approach to education, thisprestigious award reflects the excellenceof the provision available to all studentsat the college from Year 7 through to

Sixth Form.The college recently contributed to the

Lord Mayor Pageant by creating sixexotic, fabulous rainforest trolleys for theParade.The school invited students from

Lister Drive Primary, St MichaelsPrimary, Roscoe Primary and BlackmoorPark Junior schools. The children whowere invited discovered a lot about therainforest as they took part in the project.As the theme was the rainforest the

students started off by drawing picturesthat relate to the rainforest as an idea,turning them into 3D Sculpture shapeswhich will be presented at the LordMayor Pageant as ‘RoamingRainforests’!The children commented how much

they had learnt about the rainforest. Nia,Misha and Jack (aged 10) from ListerPrimary school said: “I’ve learnt a lotabout the animals in the rainforest andthat millions of animals die every year,”

GateacreArt studentsshine onlineFour Gateacre ComprehensiveStudents were recently shortlistedfor the Royal Academy of Arts A-Level Summer exhibition. Theexhibition is the only onlineexhibition in the UK for secondary-school students at A level.All students currently studying A

levels, IB or Higher and attendingsecondary schools and sixth-formcolleges in the UK were eligible to enter.Over 1,000 artworks were submitted thisyear from schools across the UK.The Students from Gateacre, Sophie

Robinson, Claire Brennan and DawnBristow were shortlisted as well as IainKnowles who had been selected to beshown in the exhibiton along with 50others.Iain’s piece ‘Digital Paul’ which is a

vexel piece of artwork created entirelydigitally. The exhibition has beencurated from a shortlist by RoyalAcademician Gillian Wearing, Head ofRA Exhibitions Kathleen Soriano, andthird-year RA Schools.Julie Cassidy, Head of Art, said: “The

Art department here at Gateacre areextremely proud of Iain's achievement.It's fantastic to see his work chosen forthe online exhibition, together with ourthree other students who were shortlisted”.

Iain Knowles shows off one of hisexhibition entries

Holly Lodge Headteacher, Janet Tinsley receives the IQM Award.



Work completed on£12 Million Centre6th Form looks to the futureThe keys to a new £12 million 6thForm Centre have been handed overto its headteacher.South Sefton's Sixth Form College

opened its doors to students in September2009 but, with construction work nowcomplete, the process of 'moving in' hasbegun.Work on the Litherland facility only

began in February last year and incredibleprogress has been made on the state-of-the-art centre which will house around550 pupils.Sefton Council's Children's Services

Department has led the scheme which isfunded with a £11.8 million grant from theLearning and Skills Council (LSC).The centre will host purpose-built

teaching rooms, laboratories and ICTfacilities and is mainly aimed at A Levelstudents.The building will have the very latest

equipment and facilities for the moderncurriculum after government studiesshowed there was an overriding case forsuch a centre in South Sefton.Sefton Council's Cabinet Member for

Children's Services, Cllr Peter Dowd,officially handed over the centre at a

ceremony in July. Head of Hillside HighSchool, Laetitia Shemilt, began her newjob as Executive Principal of the newcollege in September last year and willcontinue as headteacher of Hillside withadditional staff brought in to support herin her new role.Cllr Dowd said: "I was delighted to be

able to hand over this building as it is truetestimony to our belief in the future of ourchildren and young people."It is an incredibly impressive building

and will clearly be of benefit for manygenerations in the future and I would liketo thank everyone involved in the project."Laetitia Shemilt added: "I have

watched the building grow sinceFebruary 2008 through several visits tothe site and I am very impressed with thefinished result. It is still very much a shellat the moment but the main fabric of thebuilding is there - and it is veryimpressive."Once we have got the furniture and

other equipment in place over the nextfew weeks the building will become atruly fantastic education facility for thesouth of the borough and I can't wait for itto now come alive."

AmazingGraceGrace Boulter, a Year 7 pupil fromArchbishop Blanch School, Liverpool,recently won the ‘World EnvironmentDay Billboard Design Competition’ run byRedwood and the Liverpool City Council.A number of schools entered the

competition and the judges wereparticularly impressed with the entries.Second and third places were alsoawarded to pupils from ArchbishopBlanch School. Grace’s successful entryhas been displayed on a large billboard inLeece Street in Liverpool city centre.

Support for charityStudents from Childwall Sports Collegesupport a number of charities in thecourse of every academic year. This yearstudents in Key Stages 4/5 studyingPerforming Arts decided to raise moneyfor the Linda McCartney Appeal.Students were also able to present thefundraising activities as part of theirportfolio for examination accreditation.The students were delighted to raise thesignificant sum of £500 to support theLinda McCartney Centre. Some of thestudents were invited to visit the centrerecently and to present the cheque for£500 to colleagues from the centre.

Grace Boulter with her copy winningposter.


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Help and advice

Ideally no school, or parent for that matter,

should encourage a child to play games based

on violence and with rising gun crime in the

UK over recent years, playing shooting games

has become a very sensitive topic. Exposing

children to violent video games and films

which are rated more than a PG can be

influencing and damaging to their wellbeing

and behaviour, but adventure stories like

Robin Hood and Indiana Jones are exciting

films and rites of passage for many children –

boys and girls alike. It’s only natural that they

will want to recreate the scenes they have

witnessed. With an overwhelming majority of

female teachers in schools however, typical

boys’ games and pastimes can be overlooked

– at the expense of a vital part of their

development. If you’re happy that you have

explained to your children how dangerous

weapons are, and are satisfied that they

understand the difference between their

heroes and the everyday world, then these

games are a harmless pastime which keep

them active and use their imaginations. If the

teacher continues to voice concern about the

games, go into the school to find out what is

happening, and it may be that the school will

address the issue.

As you’ll have noticed from reading the

newspapers, the government is currently

concerned with targeting obesity in schools

by promoting healthy school meals,

encouraging time spent exercising, and

educating parents in their responsibilities. For

this reason, the parents of any child who

doesn’t conform to the ‘norm’ on a height and

weight chart will be encouraged to talk to a

professional about how to lead a healthier

lifestyle. If you’re doing everything you can as

a family to be healthy, I would try not to worry

as the charts can be misleading and all

children grow and develop at different rates

and health professionals should understand

this. If you’re asked to go and see a

professional, then take the opportunity to

voice your concerns that your son is leading a

healthy lifestyle, and don’t feel pressured into

making changes to his diet or his lifestyle

unless you’re satisfied that there’s a very good

cause.

Another parent at my son’s school told me that one of the teachersis concerned by how much time her son and the other little boysare spending playing at shooting with imaginary guns. I’m surethat my son, who’s six, will have been joining in as some of hisfavourite games are based on pretending to be Robin Hood orIndiana Jones. Should we be concerned?

I received a letter from my health visitor stating that my five-yearold son is overweight on the charts for his age. Although I knowit’s important to keep an eye on a child’s weight I honestly thinkthat the charts must be wrong in this case, as he doesn’t appear tobe any larger than other healthy-looking children of the same age.He leads a healthy lifestyle, eating fresh, home-cooked food andtaking plenty of exercise. Should I be worried?

My daughter will bestarting Year 8 thisSeptember, and she hasbeen asking me if she canstart wearing make-up toschool, as some of herfriends do. Last term, aletter was sent home toparents to tell them thatmake-up and jewelleryisn’t allowed to be wornwith the school uniform.What’s the best way totackle this with mydaughter?

There’s certainly some positive news

here, in that your daughter feels

comfortable asking you about wearing

make-up to school. Most schools have a

no make-up, jewellery, or coloured hair

policy, and for good reason, but it can be

difficult to get children to understand

this. I would suggest talking to your

daughter about why she wants to wear

make-up and helping her to experiment

a little with it at home. If she’s worried

about teenage skin, take her to a

dermatologist to get some good lotions

to treat it rather than cover it up in

make-up. If she’s keen to try out new

looks, allow her to do so for friends’

parties and at weekends, or book a

simple French polish for her to enjoy

with a female relative as a special treat

and a way of spending some time

together.

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Archbishop Blanch CE High SchoolA Technology College & Training School

Mount Vernon Road, Liverpool L7 3EAemail: [email protected] tel: 0151 709 1452 website:www.abblanch.com

“The Headteacher is passionatelycommitted to make this good schooloutstanding……she leads the school well and has aclear focus on school improvement”Ofsted 2008

“The school, through its distinctiveChristian character, is outstanding atmeeting the needs of all learners”SIAS Ofsted 2008

“Good transition arrangements enable year 7 pupils to settle well” Ofsted 2008

OPEN EVENINGFOR YEAR 7 ADMISSION 2010

1st OCTOBER at 2.00 p.m.A VERY WARM WELCOME AWAITS YOU

Pupils’ excellent personal development is evident in lessons and around the school. Theircourtesy and outstanding behaviour were apparent throughout the inspection.” Ofsted 2008

Archbishop Blanch is a good school, wheregood teaching and pastoral care of anoutstanding quality enable pupils toachieve well.

Pupils show outstanding levels ofpersonal development, demonstrated bytheir excellent behaviour and maturityfor their age.

The broad and balanced curriculum meetsstatutory requirements and provides wellfor the needs of all pupils, including thosewho are very able. Ofsted 2008

Pupils speak positively of the friendlinessand approachability of staff, and of howmuch they enjoy school. They are made tofeel safe and secure in a school whichvalues all its members and has clearexpectations for the part they all need toplay in fostering an inclusive andwelcoming Christian community.

SIAS Ofsted 2008Winner of the School’s Food Trust ‘Schoolof the Month Competition’ for Healthy Eating


If current obesity trends continue Liverpool

Active City projects that one third of the

city’s population will be overweight by

2020. The group, a partnership between

Liverpool Primary Care Trust and the city

council, also claims that just one in three

boys and one in five girls aged 9-11 are

achieving the target of at least one hour of

physical activity per day. An often cited

explanation for this is the lack of outdoor

facilities and provisions for youngsters to

engage in physical exercise, but this is

countered by Julie Leasor, development

manager for Mersey Sports Partnership. She

commented: “It’s not that there are no

opportunities across the county, because

there are plenty for people of all ages. It’s

about trying to find out where those

activities are. A lot of local authorities have

free and active sessions co-ordinated out of

school hours, with opportunities to play in

Recent figures released by the Departmentof Health revealed that an average 1 in 10children in the UK are considered obesebefore they start primary school. Obesityrates of youngsters starting secondaryschool are twice that amount, while onMerseyside, one of the worst affectedregions, the levels are higher still. As localchildren eat more junk food and exerciseless, we consider how parents in the regioncan halt the obesity epidemic.Words by Jonathan Kearney

Let’s get physicalGet Active


school and local clubs.” A number of

schools across Merseyside provide out-of-

school provisions for pupils and the wider

community, particularly specialist sports

colleges, such as Childwall and Archbishop

Beck. Local authorities also try and

encourage participation, with Liverpool City

Council offering free access to all Lifestyles

Centres for under 17s and a range of free

family activities for under 5s. In Knowsley,

the local NHS is particularly committed to

promoting the government’s Change for

Life programme, to encourage healthy

eating and get residents active. Julie

believes the key to tackling obesity and

engaging children in physical activity is

involving the parents. She added: “We’re

working with local Primary Care Trusts to

look at activities for young people. Obesity

is an issue in many areas and it’s a

challenge to get people physically active.

Often it’s more of an education for them.

There are a lot of family activities going on

to include the parents and we don’t just

look at physical activity but also healthy

eating. I think under-5s can really influence

parents to get active and we’re looking to

address that through the children’s

centres.”

Exercise, in any form, is vital for children

to develop strong bones and muscles and

maintain a healthy weight. What’s more,

involving them from an early age means

they are far more likely to take to physical

activity in later years. Though born in South

Africa, Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle

represents Liverpool and Great Britain in

competition. She is in no doubt as to the

value of starting out in sport early. Beth

commented: “Growing up in South Africa

my family were very sports orientated. I

took up all kinds of sports from a young

age, from hockey to horse riding and

swimming. Obviously there are

the health benefits, but also the

opportunity to have fun, make

a lot of new friends, travel

and go for weekends

away. There are so many

aspects of life I’ve

learned from sport that

I wouldn’t have

benefited from

otherwise.” Former

Blue Coat pupil

Stephen Parry

achieved an

Olympic

bronze medal in swimming. He is

concerned by the growing levels of

obesity amongst children: “Kids are

molly coddled in the UK. I was really lucky

because I had pro-active parents who got

me involved with football, cricket,

basketball, rugby and swimming. Over time

I concentrated on the ones I was best at.

Sports teach you to be competitive, to

operate in a team and to take responsibility

for yourself.” It is crucial to find a physical

activity your children enjoy, as they are

more likely to participate on a regular basis.

With such a wealth of options available,

this shouldn’t be difficult. On average,

youngsters in the UK spend four hours a

day in front of the television or computer

screen, an indulgence that needs to be

drastically curbed if they are to avoid the

perils of obesity. If they enjoy simulating a

game of tennis on the Wii, for example, take

them to the local park to experience the real

thing. This will offer a far more enriching

and meaningful activity. They may see

walking to school as a bore, so perhaps find

a safe cycle route and share the journey

with them. Participate in an activity

challenge together, such as a 5k charity run,

and consider the activity potential of family

holidays at the beach, the countryside, or a

stay at leisure resorts like Center Parcs.

Sebastian Coe, the man spearheading the

2012 London Olympics, recently visited the

Merseyside Primary Games and the new

Halewood Learning Centre. Lord Coe

believes it is vital that parents take the lead

in getting their children active. He said: “I

think they can encourage their youngsters

into sport. Sometimes you have to find a

little bit of time during the weekend to

make sure they get to clubs. From my own

experiences I’ve found that parents may

start out watching their children

involved with the club, or offer

some sort of a taxi service, but

often they help their children

by getting involved in the

life of the club and

offering their services to

that club. In fact

children are actually a

good way of getting

parents involved in

sport. The children

get inspired and

often the

parents follow

suit.”

Top Tipsto get active• Encourage your children to playgames outside. If your garden isn’tvery big, supervise them as theyplay on the pavements.

• Buy them skipping ropes, ballsand other games for Christmas andbirthdays, as well as gamesconsoles. Many activities requirelittle or no equipment.

• Rather than playing on gamesconsoles at the weekend, visit alocal park or lake together as afamily.

• Enrol them in a sports club andpersevere with them until they finda regular club which they enjoy.

• Remember: lead by example. Ifthey see you being active and notjust sitting in front of the TV, they’llbe active too.


Meet the Headteacher Janet Tinsley, Holly Lodge Girls’ College

As one of Liverpool’s most popular schools, Holly LodgeGirls’ College continues to strive for success. Since thearrival of headteacher Janet Tinsley the emphasis hasbeen placed on engaging pupils and the widercommunity and, with improved grades and a rise inattendance, the school is staying true to its missionstatement, delivering success through learning together.

A positive outlook has paid dividendsat Holly Lodge Girls’ College. Sinceheadteacher Janet Tinsley joined theschool in 2004, the progress has beentangible. GCSE grades haveimproved every year since 2001,while truancy rates have beensignificantly cut. With staff turnoveralso down, the success was no betterreflected than in the all girls’ school’srecent OFSTED report, when a ‘good’status was awarded.The inspector’s reflection that “pupils

have positive relationships with eachother and staff” was particularly tellingfor the current headteacher, who hasstrived to instil such an atmosphere sincejoining the ranks at the specialist collegefor arts. Janet commented: “The schoolhas always had a very positive reputationand we’re continuing in that vein. Weplace equal value on each individual andwe put really careful consideration intowhere the students’ strengths lie. It’simportant for the pupils’ self esteem thatthey know how well they are doing andhow well they can perform. The last

OFSTED inspection recognised that in allareas we are a very inclusive school.”The school prides itself on focusing on

the talents of the individual andproviding its teachers with the resourcesto do so. Janet added: “Good teachingand learning is at the heart of everythingthat we do. If you can’t deliver forchildren and don’t engage them thenthey’re not going to learn. People learn indifferent ways and we’ve looked veryclosely at that.

“The staff give up their time for extra-curricular activities and extra classes andthe pupils undertake intensive revisionbefore exams. I think the success hasreally come from learning together andupholding the high academic standardsthe school has always been known for.”

The first steps on the road to academicsuccess were taken by tackling thetruancy issue. The school initiated the“You Can’t Teach an Empty Chair”programme and has approached theproblem by offering initiatives andrewards, rather than taking a strictdisciplinarian method. Since theinception of the “In to Win” scheme,pupil’s average attendance rate nowstands at 92 per cent.“Attendance has taken a high priority

at the school. We became really seriousabout it around three years ago. Sincethen the parents have supported us allthe way and it has paid dividends. Wedon’t just award people with 100 per centattendance either. Possibly through nofault of their own some people may havethings happen to them in their life andonly have a 70 per cent attendance rate.It’s a bit of a tall order to bring them upto 95 per cent, but we always have anethos of “you can do better”. Similarincentives are offered with the “Learn toEarn” scheme, with gift vouchersavailable to reward exam success,

Deliveringas a team

The school hasalways had a verypositive reputation

and we’re continuingin that vein

“

”


meeting coursework deadlines andattending supplementary revisionclasses.The school’s status as a specialist arts

college has had a positive effectthroughout the school and the localcommunity. “It runs throughout theschool. It’s not just art but drama andmedia. I think it’s really about creativity.We’ve had departments working togetheron projects in the past, including whatsome people would think of as veryunlikely partners, such as science andarts. The science department hasfeatured mosaics of scientists andparticles and there have been similarinitiatives in the history department. Thegirls can also look at the montages in thefood courts, with food labelled in French.These sorts of tools help the informationto stick in your brain.”The school’s emphasis on participating

in the community and the widerenvironment was evidenced by pupilsspearheading a project to create a mobilerainforest float for the Lord Mayor’spageant this summer. It was a projectthat co-ordinated the efforts of primaryschools across the city, with artists fromHolly Lodge sharing their expertise toassist their young counterparts. Likewise,utilising the contacts of deputy headJackie Ley, the school has been able toforge close links with FACT, to draw fromtheir resources and expertise. Janet said:“We want to put something into thecommunity. Public money is being spentand the community gains. It’s all aboutwhat we can do for the community ofWest Derby and Liverpool as a whole.”That community presence is sure to be

felt to an even greater extent, with theaddition of two new iconic buildings byaround 2013, one of which will be sited at

the front of the school. “People who passus on the bus don’t naturally see ourgrounds, with its beautiful woodlandarea. Now they will go past and think‘wow’. We want to make sure we havethe best facilities to deliver thecurriculum to these girls. It will be reallystudent centred.”It is another positive move, inkeeping

with an outlook consistently employed byJanet since arriving at the helm of HollyLodge. “I think I’m a positive person – aglass half full kind of person. I want to seethe best in people and people haveresponded to that.”

Tinsley File

Born: 1958, Bloxwich, West Midlands

Education: Wolverhampton University

Career: Janet began her teaching careerin Cambridgeshire in 1981, beforeheading to New Heys Comprehensive in1985. From 1988 she became deputyhead at Broadgreen Comprehensive, latermaking the switch to Holly Lodge asheadteacher.

Interview by Jonathan Kearney

Notre Dame Catholic College for the Arts.The country’s highest performing girls’ school for student progress.

Open EveningThursday 24th September 6.00pm - 8.30pmCome and talk to staff and students and look around our excellent facilities

AH QU'ILEST LEBONDIEUBON

Headteacher: Miss C B McCann BA MSc | Everton Valley L4 4EZ | [email protected]

For a prospectus call 0151 263 3104 or visit www.notredameliverpool.com

See how well your child can performin all academic areas


Notre Dame Arts FestivalThe staff and pupils of Notre Dame College, Liverpool heldtheir annual Summer Arts Festival recently in the presence ofthe Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor Mike Storey. This isthe sixth year that the event has taken place, and is a three-week festival of theatre, dance and music. This years Festivalsaw around 10,000 people pass through the doors.“It is once again, a great pleasure to open the doors of ourcollege to our local community and schools for what was atruly spectacular celebration of the arts,” said Headteacher,Christine McCann.


CALDERSTONES SCHOOLA Specialist Science College

Harthill Road, Liverpool L18 3HSTel: 0151 724 2087

2009 – Best year ever for examresults at Calderstones School

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“This is a good school that provides an effective education for its students andenjoys the overwhelming support of their parents”

‘…provides outstanding quality care, support and general guidance for studentsof all ages’

‘…students from many different faiths, cultures, and social and economic backgrounds work and play well together’

‘…students achieve well and enjoy outstanding care and guidance’

‘…the school has a warm, relaxed atmosphere in which all flourish and feel included’

Come and see us at our Open Evening on Thursday 24th September 2009 4pm-7pm

Glamorous Night Celebrates SuccessLiverpool students recently celebrated the completion oftwo year’s success at The Liverpool Compact ‘Skills 4Employment’ Graduation Ceremony held in the RoyalPhilharmonic Hall. Having proved their reliability bystriving towards 100% attendance and punctuality duringYears 10 and 11, and completing a range of work relatedprogrammes, including Work Experience or a tailoredWork Related Learning Plan, they are now well preparedfor the world of work.Local employers and organisation’s who have supportedthe students throughout their programme also attendedand applauded their achievements.

MikeCorley(Chief

Executive,LiverpoolCompact)

and family

Clare Molyneux OBE with Adam Weighalland Lianne Campbell (Juice FM).

Andy Rannard and

Patrick Kearney,

Notre Dame High Sch

ool

Jessica Fox and Nathalie Emmanuel(Hollyoaks)

Entertainment was presentedby Girls R Loud

Joe andMaureen

Hay –Enterprise

Consultants

forLiverpool

Compact


Bellerive FCJ Catholic CollegeAn 11-18 school specialising in the Sciences, Maths, Computing and Applied learning

OPEN EVENINGTuesday, October 6th

20096-8.30pm

For parents with daughters seeking entry in September 2010. You areinvited to visit this nationally recognised high performing school, with2009 A level and GCSE results again reflecting this. Please enter via theElmfield site on Ullet Road. Girls travel to Bellerive from all across thecity. You will be able to meet pupils and staff, view facilities and collect anapplication form and prospectus. The application process requires thatan application form for Bellerive is submitted as well as the LEA form.Pupils will be available to guide you around the site. Sister Brigid, theheadteacher will give a talk to parents and their daughters.

Bellerive, an Outstanding college - OFSTED 2007

Bellerive FCJ Catholic College, WindermereTerrace, Sefton Park, Liverpool L8 3SB. Tel: 0151 727 2064

Suaviter in Modo, Fortiter in Re

Congratulations to Year 13 and Year 11on your exam results


School News

Sixth-formers from Liverpool schoolswere answering mobile phones andchanging CDs as they drove - withthe blessing of road safety expertsand the emergency services.The students were taking part in

special pre-driver sessions whichhighlighted the dangers of distractionwhile driving and show the effects ofdriving after drinking or taking drugs.Liverpool City Council's Road Safety

Unit teamed up with BSM, MerseysidePolice and Merseyside Fire and RescueService to deliver the pre-driver scheme.During the sessions, held at four

schools, King David, Childwall,Broadgreen and Cardinal Heenan, the

students, accompanied by a BSM driver,took part in a number of exercisesincluding:• Driving through a coned course at aslow speed

• Driving through the same course butanswering a mobile phone while doingso

• Driving the course while tuning a radio

station or changing a CD• Attempting to drive at 20mph - with thecar's speedometer hidden - past apolice speed camera to show the actualspeed

• Driving the course with impaired vision,using high magnification glasses. Theobject of this exercise is to show thedangers of driving without glasses, ordriving with blurred vision from drinkor drugs.“We are targeting young people who

may be about to start driving lessons asthe figures show that young drivers areover represented in casualty statistics”,said Cllr Peter Millea, City CouncilExecutive Member.

Radical scheme plannedLIVERPOOL City Council has revealed plans to build abright future for the city’s Church of England secondaryschools.The Governors of Archbishop Blanch High School and St

Hilda’s Church of England School have been asked to consider aradical new proposal to co-locate the two schools at theInnovation Park on Edge Lane. The hi-tech £45m scheme, part of the city’s Building Schools,

Skills, Success programme, will place the schools at the heart ofthe city’s science and technology industry. It gives them theopportunity to work in partnership with more than 40 localbusinesses to enrich the curriculum and open up a wealth ofvocational opportunities for young people.The new proposals would replace the council’s original plans to

co-locate Archbishop Blanch and St Margaret’s at the site.If approved, St Hilda’s, currently an all-girls school, would

become fully co-educational upon moving to the Edge Lane site in2014. Existing pupils at the school would not be affected by thechanges. St Margaret’s would no longer move to Edge Lane, butwould be redeveloped on its existing site.The City Council’s Executive Member for Education, Councillor

Keith Turner, said: “Building Schools, Skills, Success is a once in ageneration opportunity for Liverpool and it’s vital we get it right.We want schools involved in the decisions at every step of theway and we are fully committed to taking on everyone’s views.

“These new proposals for the Church of England secondarysector are the result of us listening to the views of the schools

involved, addressing their concerns and coming up with a new,exciting option which we feel will fully meet their needs.

“At the heart of everything we are doing is a commitment tobuilding a brighter future for our young people and giving them afirst-class education in first-class buildings. We believe these newplans will help us achieve this.” The proposals, put forward by the Diocese of Liverpool, are yet

to be agreed by the governing bodies.If given the go-ahead, St Hilda’s and Archbishop Blanch would

move into brand new state of the art facilities at the Edge LaneInnovation Park in 2014.

Drive to make sixth formers safe motoristsPupils are driven to distraction


Carleton’s End of Year CelebrationsYear Six pupils at Carleton House Preparatory School weretreated to a super stylish send off at the end of last term.The boys and girls went for a spin in limousines before beingdropped off at the leavers disco in St Anthony's ParishCentre, Mossley Hill. A fabulous time was had by all, as thechildren celebrated their successful time spent at Carletonand looked forward to starting secondary school.

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North WestTeaching AwardsSeven stars of education inMerseyside have shone at the2009 Teaching Awardsceremony in Manchester.

Celebrating excellence inschools throughout the NorthWest a 250 strong audience,including pupils, parents andcolleagues gathered at TheLowry, Manchester to praiseall who have made a realdifference in education.

Caroline Evans, chiefexecutive of the TeachingAwards, said: “I am delightedto congratulate all our award-winners who deserve everybit of praise and applause.They are real heroes amongtheir colleagues, pupils andparents and now the widerworld knows what adifference they make.

“Hundreds of outstandingpeople have deservedly beenthanked for the excellent jobthey do, day in, day out.”

Amongst the winners wereMrs Leila Ford of St OswaldsCE Primary School, Nethertonwho won the Award forSpecial Needs Teacher of theYear and Mrs Lesley Deninsonof Ainsdale CE Primary Schoolwho was awarded The Ted

Wragg Award for LifetimeAchievement and Mr DavidWilliamson of St Thomas CEPrimary School, Lydiate whoreceived The DCSF Award forGovernor of the Year.

On receiving her award MrsDeninson said that she felt‘blessed’ to do the job she didand spend time with suchlovely children.

Mr Williamson, said: “I lovebeing able to serve the schooland my local community”.

Other award winners were:Mr Colin Riddell from HollyLodge Girls School, Liverpoolwho received a Distinction inThe SSAT Award forOutstanding New Teacher ofthe Year; Mrs Philip Jamieson,Alsop High School, Liverpoolwho received a Distinction inThe Royal Air Force Award forHeadteacher of the Year in aSecondary School.

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Merseyside Primary GamesThe 2009 Capita Merseyside Primary Games recently took placeat Wavertree Sports Park with over 1,200 youngsterstaking part in 10 competitive sports.

The aim of the Merseyside PrimaryGames is to get young people into sportsclubs before high school, so efforts arefocused into a structure of year roundsports training, local competitive trials anda country wide event. The Games involvedaround 30,000 children from all sixMerseyside boroughs.

The Games also attracted the attention ofLord Sebastian Coe, Chairman of theorganising committee for the 2012 LondonOlympic Games who visited Wavertree, muchto the delight of the competitors.

Also present and showing support and giving tipswere local sports stars Jack Meredith and RyanPaladino. Jack (16), a pupil of De La Salle Catholic HighSchool was the U20 indoor 100m hurdles champion andalso equalled the UK record for the 60m indoor hurdlesand ranked world No. 2.

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Bright sparks put ICT in the spotlightBright sparks from BroadgreenInternational School have beaten offcompetition from more than 100schools across the country to makethe shortlist for Becta’s National ICTExcellence Awards.

Becta, the government agency leadingthe use of technology in learning,organises the awards which recogniseand reward those schools that haveshown how technology can beimaginatively used to enhance lessonsand support all school activities.

This year, despite introducing evenstricter criteria, schools demonstrated anoticeably higher standard which hasmade judging and the shortlistingprocess even tougher than in previousyears. In the face of stiff competition,Broadgreen International School managedto impress the judges by showcasingtheir ideas and methods of incorporatingtechnology into the heart of school life.

Niel McLean, Becta’s executive directorfor institutional workforce anddevelopment, said: “This year we’ve beenso impressed to see such inspiring andenthusiastic use of ICT. BroadgreenInternational School has really investedtheir time and effort into putting

technology at the core of their everydayactivities.

“This is certainly the way forward andI’m sure everyone connected with theschool - teachers, learners, parents andgovernors - will all benefit from therewards that technology can bring,whether that’s through better monitoringof pupils' progress, building links with thehome or making lessons more exciting.”

Ian Andain, head teacher added:“We’re thrilled to have been shortlisted.It’s a fitting reflection of the dedicationshown by our teachers and pupils. We areabsolutely committed to using technologyin exciting and innovative ways to ensureour pupils progress and achieve their fullpotential, and, most importantly, enjoytheir learning.”

The school will find out how it faresagainst the other shortlisted schools atthe national awards ceremony being heldin Bristol on 19th November.

Another first for LiverpoolInternationally renowned soloyachtswoman Dame Ellen MacArthurDBE has raised the mast on a brandnew, innovative state of the art SailDive Centre at Oakmere CommunityCollege in Liverpool.

A high profile opening of the newcentre, which is worth in the region of£500,000, took place in August when EllenMacArthur declared the Glaciere Sail DiveCentre officially open.

Dame Ellen said: "I was really excitedto be asked to open the new GlaciereCentre at Oakmere Community Collegewhich is providing some brilliantfacilities for local people to go sailing anddiving.

The Centre at Oakmere has beencreated from what was previously anindustrial unit, never before used forlearning. The new purpose built nauticalstyle centre will allow Oakmere to offerfurther accredited learning andenrichment opportunities to students,enabling them to progress to employment,

education or training. The centre alsoprovides classrooms, meeting rooms,changing facilities, a retail outlet andboasts a 6ft deep swimming and divingtraining pool.

The centre provides vocational trainingand exciting positive activities to at-riskand disadvantaged 13-19 years olds inMerseyside and is exclusive to Merseysideand the only one of its kind in the UK.

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Do I really need to go to University?

Dr Paul Redmond, Head of Careers and Employability,University of LiverpoolGoing to university is about three things. First: having theopportunity to spend several years being immersed in anacademic subject – a dazzling world of knowledge, ideas andlearning. Second, it’s about developing skills to equip you for afast-moving 21st century job market. Future job markets will bedominated not by ‘muscle’ jobs but by ‘knowledge’ jobs. That’swhy politicians and employers accept that having more peoplestudy at university is a national priority. Third, university opensup horizons – physical and psychological. It’s no surprise thatcompared to non-graduates, graduates have been found to behealthier, happier and more active contributors to their localcommunities. But there are no guarantees. Every decision comeswith its own pros and cons. But as a pound-for-pound careerinvestment, going to university is hard to beat.

Simon Waugh – Chief Executive of the NationalApprenticeship ServiceApprenticeships are a great way to get a head start in a chosencareer. They are available in 180 types of jobs, from accountancyto textiles, engineering to veterinary nursing and businessadministration to construction. On an Apprenticeship you earnwhile you learn and avoid student debt. Some Apprenticeshipseven count towards a university application. As an apprentice youlearn about an industry and career path through on the jobtraining, putting theory into practice and applying yourknowledge to real life situations. To help you kick start your careeras an apprentice, the National Apprenticeship Service has createdan online Apprenticeship vacancies system.

Pat McFadden, Minister for Business, Innovation & Skills “We have a world class higher education system, and a degreeremains one of the best paths to a successful and rewardingcareer. Independent analysis shows that Graduates earn, onaverage, over £100,000 more in their lifetimes than non-graduateswith two or more A-Levels. “Our higher education sector is nowfunded to record levels, and we are determined that all those whowant to go to university should be able to. The Government'starget of 50% of young people going into Higher Education is nowmatched by well over half of young people in the UK saying theyaspire to go. So having a degree is a good investment, but it isimportant that people do what is right for them, and we recognisethat there are many other valuable ways to acquire skills and gainexpertise.

Frank Gill – Principal of Knowsley Community CollegeThe question ‘do I really need to go to university?’ is a mostappropriate one at the current time, as we are seeing a restrictionon university places and many of this year’s graduates finding itdifficult to gain suitable employment. I am a great believer inpeople striving to reach the highest level of their potential, and ineducational terms, this is often represented by a universityeducation. We should not forget, however, that there are manyother measures of achievement, for example through career-related qualifications (NVQs, professional awards, etc) which canprovide the option to continue work and study. There are manyexamples of highly successful people who have followed such aroute to the top of their professions.

A degree is essential if you want to be a doctor or lawyer, but what are the othercareer related options?

Have your say:To suggest or contribute toa topic for debate inViewpoint email us at: [email protected] to view our on-line poll visitwww.educatemagazine.com

It seems nowadaysthat there is anincreasing amount ofcompanies that areasking the question towhether it makesmore sense to recruitstaff straight fromschool and givingthem training on thejob.University educationoffers manyadvantages andexperiences, but it isnot the only option.Vocational courseshave traditionally notbeen held in the sameesteem as anacademic qualification.However, for those notwishing to incur along-term debt, and/orwith a clear idea ofwhich career theywould like to follow, avocational path - be itthrough anApprenticeship orother skills-basedcourse, what is thebest option?


Book Review by Jennifer Dobson

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Events GuideSeptember October

19thAnimal Magic10.00am-4pm. Get close to animals that you never thoughtyou would see at this fun event for families.Martin Mere Wetland Centre, Fish Lane, Burscough01704 895181

19thYumYum10.30am. Jess Porter, creator of theYumYums, introduces hercharacters, who are designed toencourage children to eat their fivea day portions of fruit and veg.Borders Speke, Unit L2 New Mersey, Liverpool 0151 494 9144

20thRSPCA Funday/DogshowLots of activities for all the familyto enjoy. This is a one day eventand its FREE for all the family anddogsTaylor Park, Grosvenor Road, St Helens 01744 678073

27thShiver me TimbersCome and meet your very ownpirate in an interactive storytellingsession.Merseyside Maritime MuseumAlbert DockLiverpool0151 478 4499

26thSpacehoppersStrap on your space suit and float to the starsSouthport Arts Centre, Lord Street01704 540011

5-10thChildren’s Book WeekEvents to encourage children toread and use librariesAll Knowsley libraries Contact 0151 448 0944All Liverpool librariesContact 0151 233 3000All Sefton librariesContact 0151 934 2380

6-12thTwopence to Cross theMerseyThe record-breaking musical playreturns to the Liverpool EmpireLiverpool Empire TheatreLime Street Liverpool0844 847 2525

7thThe Poet Laureate - Carol Ann DuffyCarol Ann Duffy talks about hertime as a playwright andchildren's writer.Southport Arts Centre, Lord Street, SouthportTel: 01704 540011

9th-11th British Musical FireworksChampionshipsTickets £4-£8 Under 5 freeKings Gardens, Southport01704 533333

10thMerseyside Schools CrossCountry RaceCroxteth Hall and Country Parkpresents Merseyside Schoolssporting challenge.Croxteth Hall and CountryPark, Croxteth Hall Lane,Liverpool0151 233 6910

14thConservation Task Day10am-1pm Ranger led practicaltasksStadt Moers Park, Whiston0151 489 1239

25thBlack History - Cultural Food Feast12pm-6pm. A fun day to celebratecultural diversity stalls,performances and a chance tosample mouth watering dishesfrom ethnic cultures.Sefton Park Palm House, SeftonPark, Liverpool 0151 726 9304

27thLantern MakingAge 7 + Tickets £41pm or 2pmNational Wildflower CentreCourt Hey Park, Huyton0151 738 1913

29thKrafty Kev: The Cucumber Kid2pm Krafty Kev's act includesmagic, juggling, balloon sculpture,comedy, music and panto fun.Theatre Royal, CorporationStreet, St Helens01744 756000

30thHaunted Halloween7-9pm Spooky Woodland Walk,Music & Games, Fancy DressCompetition, Food & Drinks onsale. Tickets £3.50 (children &adults)Acorn Farm, Depot Road,Kirkby 0151 548 1524www.acornfarm.co.uk

31stHalloween Childrens FancyDress Party5pm-7pm Fancy Dress competitionand lots of spooky goings on atSefton Park Palm House.Sefton Park Palm House, SeftonPark, Liverpool0151 726 9304

26thBengali Festival11am-2pm – 4pm-8pmCelebrating the Durga Pujareligious festival.Kirkby Civic Suite, Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby0151 443 4063

19thHorrible Histories2.30pm WW2 - 7pm WW1.Bringing the real experience ofwarfare to young theatre-goersNew Brighton Floral PavilionNew Brighton0151 666 0000

26th-27thSouthport Air ShowThe biggest Air Show in the NorthWest, returns to Southport.Tickets £5-£801704 533333www.visitsouthport.com


December

13thFamily Supper Night6pm-9:30pmFamily Supper Night presentsstory telling and torch walkaround the park.National Wildflower Centre,Court Hey Park, Liverpool0151 738 1913

21stLiverpool CathedralChristmas Fair10am-1:30pmAn exciting day out for all thefamily.Liverpool Cathedral, St James Road, Liverpool0151 702 7201

23rd-28thScrooge The MusicalStarring Tommy SteeleLiverpool Empire TheatreLime Street, Liverpool0844 847 2525

26th-28thThe Wind in The WillowsA delight for all the family,performed by final year actingstudents. Tickets £7 cons £3.50LIPAMount Street, Liverpool0151 709 4988

28th-3rd JanuaryDick Whittington the Rock‘n’ Roll PantoTickets £10.50-£21. A great nightout for all the family with musicand dancing.Everyman TheatreHope Street, Liverpool0151 709 4776

1st-23rdAlice In Wonderland JrMadcap adventures inWonderland with Alice andamazing charactersCrosby Civic HallCrosby Road North, Crosby0151 928 1919

3rdArt from the Start10am-4pmA workshop showing how tointroduce children to the gallery.Tate Liverpool, Albert Dock,Liverpool0151 702 7400

6thWinter Celebration12-4pm Free Craft stalls, entertainment andFather ChristmasNational Wildflower CentreCourt Hey Park, Huyton0151 738 1913

11thRoyal Liverpool PhilharmonicOrchestra7pm Halewood Annual ChristmasConcertHalewood Leisure Centre Baileys Lane, Halewood0151 443 5619

25th-29thDisney on Ice presentsPrincess Wishes£11.50 - £33.50AccLiverpoolMonarchs Quay, Liverpool0844 8000 400

15thLIPA Christmas ConcertStart the festive season off on theright noteTickets £5 Cons £2.50LIPAMount Street, Liverpool0151 709 4988

29thJane Austen’s ChristmasInspired by the life and writingsof Jane Austen, this merrypresentation brings to life festivepleasures in the Age of Elegance.Norton Priory MuseumTudor Road, Manor Park,Runcorn01928 569895

5thTudor Christmas EveningFrom 6pm £10, Children £5.Tour of Speke Hall with music andFather ChristmasSpeke HallThe Walk, Speke0844 800 4799

November

3rd-7thThe BFG by Roald DahlThe childrens classic returns toLiverpoolLiverpool Playhouse13 Hope Street0151 709 4776

5thCity of Liverpool FireworkDisplaySefton Park, Walton Hall Park,Newsham Park. The safest wayto see Guy Fawkes Night and allFREEwww.liverpool.gov.uk

17thWinter Solstice6-7.30pm A warming and spiritualstory told via various theatricalperfomances and displays Halewood Park, Halewood0151 488 6151

5thMad Hatters Tea Party andSanta’s Grotto£2.50 Christmas tea party and achance to meet SantaCoach House, Bowring Park,Huyton0151 482 1116

6thLiverpool Santa Dash12-4pm Free A 5k Fun Run through LiverpoolCity Centre, also a 1k Mini Dashfor children.Register on-linewww.runnersworld.co.uk

7th-13thJack and the BeanstalkTickets £10-£11.50Join Jack Trott on hisextraordinary adventureSouthport Theatre and FloralHall, Promenade, Southport0870 607 7560

19th-20thFamily Concert: Frosty andThe Snowman Fly Together!Tickets £6-£13. Sing along to yourChristmas favourites! Liverpool Philharmonic HallHope Street0151 709 3789

What’s your next step?Liverpool is committed to providing all young people with education and training opportunities that make the most of the resources and talent in the city. For you this will extend the opportunities available for your future. This will include:

Explore the three progression route areas of vocational/apprenticeship, diplomas (as they become available) and academic learning to find the best learning style at a level that suits you!

Vocational CoursesYou may want to choose a vocational course if you have an interest in a particular area of work or have a career path inmind like music, business, health and social care or sport. These courses can prepare you for work or university. Some,like NVQs or City and Guilds, are very practical but other courses like BTECs and (Applied) A levels involve more study. You can study at school, college or with a Work Based Learning provider - there will be something to suit you whatever your GCSE results.

Apprenticeships and Young ApprenticeshipsYou may think of applying for an apprenticeship if you would like to combine work and training. Apprenticeshipsare available in most jobs e.g. engineering, retail and office work. You need to speak to your Connexions Personal Advisor who can tell you about vacancies and help you to apply. If you’re not certain which job you want to do you may be interested in an e2e programme which can help you to build your confidence and gain new skills.

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DiplomasThe biggest innovation in the curriculum in many years is the government's flagship Diploma programme. Diplomas are aform of applied learning designed with businesses and will involve applying learning in a real working environment veryoften out of school and with a business - 'bringing learning to life'. They are available in 8 areas from this September- for a full list see the i-chooseliverpool web-site.

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The DiplomaThe Parents Guide

One of the most difficult aspectsof being a parent is trying tokeep up with educationalqualifications, be they GCSE’s, ALevels, NVQ’s, the list seems toget longer and longer, so thearrival of a new qualification fillsus all with trepidation.

In September 2008 the Diploma wasintroduced, described as ‘a newopportunity for schools and colleges towork with local employers to help ensureyoung people receive an education whichprepares them well for their futureemployment’.What are they?Diplomas are a new qualification for 14

to 19-year-olds and are set to become oneof three main education choices alongsideGCSEs/A Levels and apprenticeships.They combine theory and practice toequip students with the skills, knowledgeand experience they need for success atcollege, university and work.

The Diploma will appeal to students ofall abilities and aspirations, who like tolearn about subjects in ways that relate toreal life. They are designed by universitiesand employers and can take students onto college, university or the career of theirchoice.

Diplomas are a combination of twotypes of learning. The first is ‘genericlearning’, which includes English, Mathsand ICT. Secondly, there’s ‘principallearning’, which is at least 50 per cent ofthe qualification and focuses on vocationallearning.

Students will be expected to completepractical projects and at least 10 days ofwork experience. They can also completeoptional units of additional and specialistlearning.

There are three levels of the Diplomaavailable, each of which would normallytake two years to complete.

The Diploma doesn’t replace existingqualifications, like GCSEs, A Levels,NVQs and Apprenticeships. Rather it isanother option. Moreover, students canstill do these other qualifications as part of

their Diploma course.How do they compare? Well, the Foundation Course is

equivalent to 5 GCSEs Grade D-G, theHigher Course equivalent to 7 GCSEsGrade A*–C and the Advanced Gradeequivalent to 3.5 A Levels.

Hugh Milroy, Senior SchoolImprovement Officer 14-19, Children'sServices, Liverpool City Council, is verymuch engaged in the role of the Diplomasand the role it will play in education inLiverpool, he said: “Liverpool’s point ofview is that we want to get every learneron the right track to succeed, there hasalways been this presumption that ALevels and GCSE’s are the route foreveryone, and to some pupils these havenot been the best route causing some toget disengaged and drop out, so we arelooking at different pathways oralternatives for them as a progressionroute to future employment and equippingthem with all the skills.

“As we know there are going to be 17Diplomas, as from September we will havenine up and running, although only insmall numbers, so not all our schools areinvolved as yet.” But are Diplomas for everyone? Hugh said: “Talking to the learners, and

their parents, we have found Diplomas themost appropriate route for them as theyappeal to a different type of learner.

“Diploma learners will still have to dosome GCSE’s, their English and Maths, sothey will be mixing GCSE’s and Diplomas.What we have to get over is that Diplomaswill have to be worked at just like GCSE’sand A Levels.”

We want to get every

learner on the right track to succeed

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Hugh Milroy – Senior SchoolImprovement Officer 14-19, Children'sServices, Liverpool City Council

Lindsey Fox – 14- 19 Education andTraining Manager, Sefton Council

Klare Murray – Learning andTeaching Consultant (14 -19 Diplomas)Knowsley Council


From a parents viewpoint isn’t itjust bringing in another qualificationto confuse us with otherqualifications that already exist?

“It will be inevitable to some degreethat when something new comes alongand changes the landscape parents will beweary about Diplomas, but I thinkqualifications will be more clearer andmore transparent and parents will seeDiplomas as an applied route - which ismore hands on.”

Hugh continued: “It will take time, buthow many parents or employers do youhear still mentioning O Levels when youconsider that we have had GCSE’s for 21years, but that is something we will haveto take on.

“There will be a degree of modificationas we go along, but that is one of thereasons why we are doing it on a relativelysmall scale at the beginning and we couldgive the support necessary and if there areissues to be addressed we can do it.The vision of education and

businesses working together hasalways been seen as the best routeforward, but how has it beenaccepted by industry?

“We have been encouraged by ourBusiness partners, and found them very,

very supportive, they believe in Diplomasand that they are possibly growing theirown future workforce, if you have hadthese pupils working with you over twoyears you are in a better position toevaluate them, and we have found that alot of employers are very excited in thisprospect.

“We have over 300 employers engagedat the moment.”But, how will these Diplomas

benefit the pupil?Hugh suggests: “Diplomas are more

about hands on, the idea of getting intothings and having to sort them out, and tosome pupils this will work better for them,it is perhaps better for them to investigatefor themselves than be taught how to doit.

“We have to remember, with Diplomasyou are out there in the businessenvironment learning through a businessabout things and that is more of a bridgeto the adult world than being at school allthe time, and I personally think that theywill grew up faster and be much moremature.”Once you start your Diploma are

you tied to it until completion?“Pupils will have the chance to switch

Diplomas, but, obviously they will have to

go back to square one again, which couldbe a year wasted, but I will imagine thatwill be quite rare”.So all looks positive from the

perspective of Liverpool, but whatabout the other boroughs?

Sefton have been all-embracing towardsDiplomas although they are taking adifferent route, Lyndsey Fox, 14-19Education and Training Manager forSefton, said: “What we have done inSefton is the same as everyone else, so weare no different, we are working towards atarget that by 2012 we will have all 14courses in plan, working initially ondemand for each course, although theGovernment target is by 2013, we hope tocomplete it earlier.”How is Sefton approaching the

implementation of Diplomas and doyou envisage any problems?

Lyndsey said: “The first complicationwe have in Sefton is that we have splitSefton into two, North Sefton and SouthSefton, some of the Diplomas will only beavailable in North Sefton and vise-versauntil we have all courses in place in 2012,for example we have ‘Hospitality’ availablein South Sefton, but not until 2010 inNorth Sefton.”What is the reasoning behind this

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This new and exciting qualification will give youngpeople, of all abilities, the opportunity to gain anunderstanding of the construction and the built

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It will provide young people with the skills and knowledge they

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Lime Pictures, one of the UK’s largest independent television producers, is a member of the Diploma Employer Champions Network and is committed to supporting schools and colleges in the delivery of the Diploma in Creative and Media.

By hosting visits and workshops for students and teachers Lime provides an opportunity to see, �rst hand, creative activities in practice within a real work environment, which in turn brings the Diploma to life.

In supporting the Diploma Lime is developing the young people of today into the creative talent of tomorrow.

Student, Peter Greggs has just completedhis first year on a Creative and Mediacourse at Roby College and said that he wasreally enjoying the course, getting theopportunity of attending a college thatspecialises in the subject he is studying.

“Although I am attending HalewoodLearning Centre, I am studying RadioDrama, at Roby College which is a morefocused and specialised course, so if I goonto University this will be recognised. Ithink that a Diploma is a better qualificationfor me as there is more emphasis oncollecting evidence as you go along, which I

will be marked on and hopefully get themarks that I need.

“The course has enabled me to try thingswhich I never thought I would have thechance to do, like working in a studio andusing software to work on a festival which Inever thought I would be able to do thisearly on.

“People will succeed more in completinga Diploma as it is more hands on. Althoughit is still in its first year, I think everythingso far has gone really well, the only problem,which is not the schools fault, is thetravelling”.

How I view the Diploma

split and will it cause confusion forpupils and parents?

“We appreciate that the introduction ofDiplomas can be confusing, and that wehave not helped matters by splittingSefton, the reason for this is because ofthe shape of Sefton and what we havefound out is that young people would notwant to travel from one end of theborough to the other end, so we are tryingto roll out the Diplomas earlier.How has the business sector taken

to Diplomas in Sefton?“We now have in place an Employer

Engagement Officer who is working withfuture employers and that is workingreally, really well, when you think about itwe will have about 34 groups, in the twosections of Sefton and each will haveabout six employees with each Diplomaso there is a whole host of possibilities forthe pupils. We will also be setting upemployer networks as we expand.

“We have also been working with the

four universities in Merseyside and theyhave really got on board to raise theawareness of Diplomas and that they canlead to university placements. Theuniversities have been keen to see howthey work on a pupils basis and theirfunctional skills and the project side thatDiplomas offer them.

“It is the personalisation that diplomasoffer that is attractive to universities.

“We have got more and more schoolscoming on board in terms of delivery and

What is a Diploma? The Diploma is a new qualification for14-19 year olds. It’s part of a nationalprogramme to provide young peoplewith more options, and to encouragethem to continue learning for longer.

There are three levels to study aDiploma at: Foundation, Higher andAdvanced. Diplomas do not replaceexisting learning options, they sitalongside GCSEs, A levels andApprenticeships and your child can stilldo these qualifications as part of theirDiploma course.

What’s important is that doing aDiploma won’t limit any future optionsfor your child. With this qualification,they could stay at school, go on tocollege, do a degree at university, starta career or do an Apprenticeship.

What are Diplomas worth?A Foundation Diploma is the same as 5GCSEs at grades D - G The HigherDiploma is the same as 7 GCSEs atgrades A* - C The Advanced Diplomais the same as 3.5 A levelsA Progression Diploma is also available,equivalent to 2.5 A levels. An ExtendedDiploma will be available in 2011,containing extra maths, English andAdditional and Specialist Learning

When do they start?The first schools and colleges areteaching ten Diploma courses now.Another four will start from September2010, and three more will start fromSeptember 2011:In 2011, the Extended Diploma will alsobe on offer. This contains extra maths,English and ICT plus extra Additionaland Specialist Learning.

So what’s different?The Diploma will help your childdevelop work-relevant skills, as well asEnglish, Maths and ICT, in a creativeand enjoyable way. It will appeal tostudents who like practical subjects,problem solving and applying whatthey learn to real situations.

It’s also flexible, so students getmore choice about what they learn.They’ll develop a deeper knowledge oftheir main subject area, like Creativeand Media or Information Technology,plus they’ll get to broaden their studywith other courses. These can berelated to the main subject area, to do

with a hobby, future ambitions to studyat university or a career.What about the existingqualifications?It’s important to note that the Diplomadoes not replace GCSEs or A levels. AtKey Stage 4, your child will take GCSEsalongside the Diploma and post-16they could take additional A levels aswell.

What’s important is that the Diplomadoes not restrict future options - it willhelp your child make decisions aboutwhat they want to do next. Foundationand Higher Diploma students can go onto study for the next level of Diploma,take a different type of qualificationsuch as GCSE, A level orApprenticeship, or go on to a job withtraining. An Advanced Diploma canlead on to university or into a career.

What are the benefits?Diplomas combine theoretical classwork with practical experience.

Students will be based at theirschool or college, but may have thechance to do part of their learning inother schools, colleges and theworkplace

It will help your child make decisionsabout what they want to do next,without restricting their options

They’ll have the knowledge,understanding and skills they need togo on to employment, college oruniversity. They will also gaintransferable skills that any employer, inany sector, will value.

How is it different?Students study by relating whatthey’re learning to real worldsituations. It means doing lots ofprojects and applying what they knowto solve practical, work-relatedproblems as well as organisingthemselves to complete a task.

Because students have to covertheory as well as practical skills, theywill keep their options open for thefuture. With both theory and practicallearning, any route is possible whenthey finish - further study, or a job withtraining. That’s what makes theDiploma different. It gives students theknowledge, understanding and skillsthey need to go on to employment,college or university - not one or theother.

Your questions answeredinterest in Diplomas, and Diplomas arehere to stay, and every school in Seftonis fully behind us regarding Diplomas.Are Diplomas a new form of

NVQ?Lyndsey said: “We want to point out

that Diplomas are nothing like NVQs,an NVQ is training for a job, Diplomasgive a broader outlook to the coursethey are taking and give a largerknowledge base.

“I can understand that it can be aminefield for parents, but we can onlydo what’s best for the people of Sefton.

Meanwhile Klare Murray – Learningand Teaching Consultant (14 -19Diplomas) Knowsley Council, said:“The roll-out of Diplomas has been verygradual for us, we started withrelatively small numbers but we havefound that the numbers are growing allthe time and we are trying to beproactive in this.

“Feedback has also been verypositive from the users which helps usto identify their needs.How are the employers

receiving the Diplomas inKnowsley?

“I lot of our employers haveresponded fantastically, an example isone the the galleries we have beeninvolved with, the students created amarketing campaign aimed specificallyat the 14-17 age group. The studentscreated their campaign using Facebookand other viral mediums aimed atyoungsters today, this saw animmediate rise in visitor numbers”.How are the parents responding

to the new Diplomas?“I can understand how parents can

easily get confused about Diplomas, tocombat this we have createdworkshops aimed specifically for theparents to give them a betterunderstand of Diplomas and how theywork, it’s just as important to get theparents to understand and be involved.

“The advantage Diplomas have is thefact that they offer a chance for pupilsto be more flexible in their chosencareer path, they open up the wholeindustry to them. An example would bewith the Retail Business course, theywill study all aspects such as:Introduction to retail, exploringenterprise, retail supply chain, retailoutlets, retail selling, customer service.Pupils can then find the area whichappeals to them and plan their careerpath”.


Business, Administration and Finance• Business enterprise• Business administration• Finance

Construction and the Built Environment• Designing the built environment• Creating the built environment• Valuing and using the built environment

Creative and Media• Creativity in context• Thinking and working creatively• Principles, processes and practice• Creative businesses and enterprise

Engineering• The engineered world• Discovering engineering technology• Engineering the future

Environmental and Land-based Studies• Productive and working environments • Plants and animals• Developing the sustainable.

Hair and Beauty Studies• Employability• Customer interaction• Creativity and innovation

Hospitality• The hospitality industry• People in the hospitality industry• Hospitality operations

Information Technology• Business• People• TechnologyPlus a cross theme of multimedia, looking at how to design anddevelop a multimedia product for a particular audience.

Manufacturing and Product Design• Product design and materials science• Business and enterprise• Production systemsFive sub-sectors: food and drink; textiles and apparel; processing;chemicals, polymers and pharmaceuticals; and engineeringmaterials.

Public ServicesThe Diploma in Public Services will start from September 2010, inschools and colleges in different areas of the country.• Finding out about public services• Local communities• Health and wellbeing in communities.• Protecting communities• Skills to work in public services

Retail BusinessThe Diploma in Retail Business will start from September 2010, inschools and colleges in different areas of the country.• Introduction to retail• Exploring enterprise• Retail supply chain• Retail outlets• Retail selling• Customer service

Society Health & Development• The sectors in context• Principles and values in practice• Partnership working• Communication and information sharing• Personal and professional development

in the work environment• Safeguarding and protecting individuals

and society

Sport and Active LeisureThe Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure will start from September2010, in schools and colleges in different areas of the country. • The individual• The industry• The community

Travel and TourismThe Diploma in Travel and Tourism will start from September 2010,in schools and colleges in different areas of the country.• Planning journeys• Destinations• Customer experience.• Working in travel and tourism• Products and services

Future Diploma subjectsThree more Diploma subjects will start from September 2011, inschools and colleges in different areas of the country.

Diploma in Humanities and Social sciencesFocusing on the dilemmas and challenges that individuals andsociety face - locally, nationally and internationally - including ethicsand human rights, through a range of humanities and socialsciences perspectives.

Diploma in Languages and International CommunicationLearning languages in a real context, such as in leisure or work, aswell as intercultural, translation and interpretation skills. It will givegreater knowledge of the world and an idea of how to interact withpeople from different cultures.

Diploma in ScienceStudying science in the context of three interlocking worlds -natural, human and technological - learning how to apply your skillsto real situations and work-related problem solving.

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ST CHARLES’ CATHOLICPRIMARYTramway Road, L17 7JA0151 727 5830Headteacher: Mr Chris DaveyEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 124 Age Range: 4-11Average Class Size: 21Extra School Activities: Musicclubs, choir, recorder group, danceSports Activities: Athletics, football,rounders, cricket,SATS: (2006) KS2 English Level 4 87%Level 5 30%, Mathematics Level 4 87%Level 5 43%, Science Level 4 87% Level5 30%Languages: SpanishAdmission: LEA with set criteriaAssociated Schools St Benedict’sSpecial facilities: Parent & Toddlers

ST MICHAEL-IN-THE-HAMLETPRIMARYNeilson Road, L17 7BA0151 727 3215Headteacher: Mrs Ruth TownEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 455 Age Range: 4-11Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast and After School clubExtra School Activities: Orchestra,Samba DrummingSports Activities: Athletics, football,cricketSATS: KS2 English Level 4 84% Level 520%, Mathematics Level 4 84% Level 543%, Science Level 4 92% Level 5 49%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: ShorefieldsHigh, St Margaret CE, St Hilda CE &Arcbishop BlanchSpecial facilities: Nursery & ParentToddler group

SUDLEY INFANT Dundonald Road, L17 0AE0151 727 1139Parentline 0151 728 9639Headteacher: Ms Ruth ThomasEmail: [email protected]: www.sudleyinfant school.co.ukType of School: CommunityAge Range: 3-7Pre & After School Activities: SeeJunior school entry.Extra School Activities: Art & craft,sport, cooking, origami, multi skills etcSports Activities: Varied over theyearAdmission: LEA

SUDLEY JUNIOR Aigburth Road, L17 6BH0151 427 2941Headteacher: Mr Scott ConnellEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 367 Age Range: 7-11Average Class Size: 30 Extra School Activities: Computerclubs, music clubs and othersSports Activities: Football, cricket,cross country, tag rugbySATS: KS2 English Level 4 89% Level 542%, Mathematics Level 4 86% Level 544%, Science Level 4 97% Level 5 75%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Calderstones

THE HAMLETS PREPARATORYSCHOOL GDST23 Belvidere Road, L8 3TF0151 471 1137Headteacher: Ms Jane HumbleEmail: [email protected]: www.gdst.net/hamletsType of School: All girls with nursery,pre-prep and prep Pupils: 160 Age Range: 3-11Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club, After School Club andHoliday Clubs Extra School Activities: Numerousincluding yoga, photography,orchestra, choir, performing arts,tennis, art, puzzles, computer,archaeologySports Activities: Weekly swimminglessons and PE with specialist tenniscoachingSATS: Taken at year 6 with usually atleast 75% achieving Level 5 and 100%Level 4Languages: Spanish, French &Japanese ClubAdmission: Contact Mrs J Steele for apersonally guided tour with theHeadmistress and to arrange anassessment or taster day.Associated Schools: Bluecoat,Merchant Taylors’ Girls Division, TheBelvedere Academy Special Facilities: Specialist ScienceLaboratory, Modern Languages Centre,Computerized Library, ICT/TechnologyRoom, Art Studio, Music Room etc

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LONGMOOR COMMUNITYPRIMARYHall Lane, L9 0EU0151 521 5511Headteacher: Mrs Alison JohnsonEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 419 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 27Extra School Activities: Range ofactivities.Sports Activities: Ju Jitsu, tag rugby,dance, swimming, etcSATS: KS2 English Level 4 79% Level 536%, Mathematics Level 4 73% Level 530%, Science Level 4 80% Level 5 48%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Fazakerley HighSchool, and other local schoolsincluding Church and Independent

RICE LANE INFANTLynwood Road, L9 3AE0151 525 9776Headteacher: Mrs Lynda RobinsonEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 360 Age Range: 3-7Average Class Size: 25Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast ClubExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousLanguages: SpanishAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Rice LaneJuniors

RICE LANE JUNIORBrockenhurst Road, L9 3BU0151 525 3356Headteacher: Mrs Margaret RowlandsEmail: [email protected]: www.ricelanejuniorschool.co.ukType of School: CommunityPupils: 292 Age Range: 7-11Extra School Activities: French,Gardening Clubs etc

Sports Activities: Football, Athletics,Cheerleading, Gymnastics etcSATS: KS2 English Level 4 81% Level 529%, Mathematics Level 4 82% Level 538%, Science Level 4 89% Level 5 45%Admission: LEA

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BOOKER AVENUE INFANTBooker Avenue, L18 9SB0151 724 1997Headteacher: Mrs Esther GibsonEmail: [email protected]: www.bookeravenue infants.co.ukType of School: CommunityPupils: 230 Age Range: 4-7Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: French,chess, arts/crafts, cookerySports Activities: Football, multi-skillsLanguages: French clubAdmission: LEA

BOOKER AVENUE JUNIORBooker Avenue, L18 9SB0151 724 2941Headteacher: Mr JonathanMcCauslandEmail: [email protected]: www.booker-junior.co.ukType of School: CommunityPupils: 359 Age Range: 7-11Average Class Size: 30Extra School Activities: Art, chess,ICT, adventure clubs, orchestra andchoirs, Colomendy adventure sportsSports Activities: Hockey, football,climbing, basketball, netball, crosscountrySATS: KS2 English Level 4 95% Level 552%, Mathematics Level 4 87% Level 529%, Science Level 4 90% Level 5 28%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Various

SPRINGWOOD HEATH PRIMARYSCHOOLDanefield Road, L19 4TL0151 427 7759Headteacher: Mr Phillip DanielsEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 216 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 27Extra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 62% Level 515%, Mathematics Level 4 62% Level 527%, Science Level 4 77% Level 5 42%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEASpecial facilities: Swimming pool,music room

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ALL SAINTS CATHOLICPRIMARYChesnut Grove, L20 4LX0151 288 6420Headteacher: Mr S J Sanderson (bothsites)Email: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 416 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 25Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast ClubExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: SATS: KS2 English Level 4 82%Level 5 12%, Mathematics Level 4 85%Level 5 20%, Science Level 4 77% Level5 23%

Languages: Spanish, ChineseAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Savio High

ANFIELD INFANT Anfield Road, L4 0TN0151 263 1541 Headteacher: Mrs L Williams [Acting]Email: [email protected] of School: CommunityAge Range: 3-7Average Class Size: 30Extra School Activities: Art & Craft,computer clubsSports Activities: .VariousAdmission: LEA

ANFIELD JUNIOR Anfield Road, L4 0TN0151 263 6418Headteacher: Mr Allan LundEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 275 Age Range: 7-11Average Class Size: 27Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast ClubExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 74% Level 524%, Mathematics Level 4 74% Level 527%, Science Level 4 93% Level 5 40%Admission: LEA

BRECKFIELD COMMUNITYPRIMARYVenice Street, L5 1TZ0151 263 1728Headteacher: Mrs Ruth TownEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 170 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 23Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast ClubExtra School Activities: Homeworkclub, Rise & Shine.Sports Activities: Allsport, athleticsSATS: KS2 English Level 4 61% Level 54%, Mathematics Level 4 74% Level 513%, Science Level 4 78% Level 5 22%Languages: EnglishAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: North LiverpoolAcademySpecial facilities: Parent/ ToddlerGroup, Nursery

PINEHURST PRIMARYPinehurst Avenue, L4 7UF0151 263 1300Headteacher: Mr J. JolleyEmail: [email protected]: www.pinehurst-jun.liverpool.sch.ukType of School: Community Pupils: 329 Age Range: 4-11Average Class Size: 24Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast ClubExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 77% Level 512%, Mathematics Level 4 73% Level 526%, Science Level 4 82% Level 5 27%Admission: LEA

ST MARGARET’S [ANFIELD]CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARYLower Breck Road, L6 4BX0151 260 5522Headteacher: Mrs J. McCallumEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary ControlledPupils: 442 Age Range: 4-11Average Class Size: 30

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Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast and After School clubsExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4+ 92% Level5 33%, Mathematics Level 4+ 95%Level 5 31%, Science Level 4+ 100%Level 5 90%Languages: SpanishAssociated Schools: Various

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BROADGREEN PRIMARYOakhill Road, L13 5UE0151 228 6692Headteacher: Ms Carol MachellEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 314 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 24Extra School Activities: ArtSports Activities: Judo, football,cricket, tennis, netball.SATS: KS2 English Level 4 96% Level 539%, Mathematics Level 4 86% Level 547%, Science Level 4 94% Level 5 39%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEA and application form Special facilities: IT suites

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ST PASCHAL BAYLON CATHOLICPRIMARYChelwood Avenue, L16 2LN0151 722 0464Headteacher: Mrs Clair KnowlesEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 357 Age Range: 4-11Average Class Size: 26 Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast and After School clubsExtra School Activities: Dance, ICT,science, computer, art, gardeningSports Activities: Netball, athletics,footballSATS: KS2 English Level 4 84% Level 532%, Mathematics Level 4 86% Level 539%, Science Level 4 91% Level 5 56%Languages: SpanishAdmission: Application to GovernorsAssociated Schools: Boys St FrancisXavier, girls St Julies.Special facilities: Private nursery onsite

CHILDWALL VALLEY PRIMARYCraighurst Road, L25 1NW0151 722 2544Headteacher: Mr Kevin BasnettEmail: childwallvalley-ao@childwallvalley. liverpool.sch.ukWeb: www.childwallvalley.orgType of School: CommunityPupils: 125 Age Range: 4-11Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: Drama,digital photography Sports Activities: Netball, footballLanguages: SpanishAdmission: LEA

CHILDWALL CHURCH OFENGLAND PRIMARYWoolton Road, L16 0JD0151 722 1553Headteacher: Mrs Diane ShawEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 344 Age Range: 4-11Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast and After School clubsExtra School Activities: Cross stitchclub, French and Spanish, drama aswell as various others.Sports Activities: Football, cricket,cross country, athletics, netball, multisports.SATS: KS2 English Level 4 98% Level 564%, Mathematics Level 4 94% Level 5

70%, Science Level 4 96% Level 5 82%Languages: FrenchAdmission: Application to GovernorsAssociated Schools: St Margaret’sHigh School, Archbishop Blanch HighSchool, St Hilda’s High School, KingDavid, Bluecoat, Gateacre CommunityComprehensive School

RUDSTON INFANTRudston Road, L16 4PQ0151 722 2435Headteacher: Mrs Lynne StembalskiEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 170 Age Range: 4-7 Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast and After School clubs Extra School Activities: Boardgames club, African drumming, chessclub, French, wake up and shake up Sports Activities: Ball skills,gymnasticsLanguages: FrenchAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Rudston Juniors

RUDSTON JUNIORRudston Road, L16 4PQ0151 722 7595Headteacher: Mr Anthony McKeeEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 298 Age Range: 7-11Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities: AfterSchool ClubExtra School Activities: Music,FrenchSports Activities: FootballSATS: KS2 English Level 4 85% Level 534%, Mathematics Level 4 74% Level 533%, Science Level 4 92% Level 5 44%Admission: LEAAssociated Schools: GateacreComprehensive

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HOLY CROSS CATHOLICPRIMARY SCHOOLFontenoy Street, L3 2DU 0151 236 9505Headteacher: Mrs A HolleranEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 134 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 20Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast Club daily from 8am Extra School Activities: Wraparound lunchtime provision (Nursery)Sports Activities: Tag rugby,basketball, athleticsSATS: KS2 English Level 4 83% Level 517%, Mathematics Level 4 72% Level 511%, Science Level 4 78% Level 5 11%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEA

PLEASANT STREET PRIMARYPleasant Street, L3 5TS0151 709 3802Headteacher: Mrs MargaretCunninghamEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 210 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 26Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast ClubExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 56% Level 58%, Mathematics Level 4 56% Level 54%, Science Level 4 76% Level 5 16%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEA

ST NICHOLAS’ CATHOLICPRIMARYOrthes Street, L3 5XF0151 709 5532Headteacher: Mrs Anne EdmondsonEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 171 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 23Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: Art andcreative danceSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 75% Level 529%, Mathematics Level 4 79% Level 529%, Science Level 4 96% Level 5 46%Languages: SpanishAdmission: LEA and via School

ST VINCENT DE PAUL CATHOLICPRIMARYPitt Street, L1 5BY0151 709 2572Headteacher: Mr Philip StewartEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 202 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 22 Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast ClubSports Activities: Football, tag rugbySATS: KS2 English Level 4 95% Level 527%, Mathematics Level 4 100% Level5 50%, Science Level 4 100% Level 564%Languages: Spanish & FrenchAdmission: Part time nursery placesaged 3 yearsSpecial facilities: 2 computer suites,pupil support centre

CROXTETH

CROXTETH COMMUNITYPRIMARY Moss Way, L11 0BP0151 546 3140Headteacher: Mrs Frances HarrisonEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 234 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 28Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast ClubExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: Gems - youth club,CDS - youth child developmentSATS: KS2 English Level 4 73% Level 516%, Mathematics Level 4 68% Level 519%, Science Level 4 76% Level 5 19%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Fazakerley High,Croxteth Comprehensive, Alsop, De LaSalle, St John Bosco

OUR LADY AND ST SWITHIN’SCATHOLIC PRIMARYParkstile Lane, L11 0BQ0151 546 3868Headteacher: Mr Tony McCaulEmail: [email protected] Type of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 285 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 22Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: Dancing,computer club, chess, expressive arts Sports Activities: Tag rugby, football,gymnasticsSATS: KS2 English Level 4 80% Level 512%, Mathematics Level 4 73% Level 527%, Science Level 4 90% Level 5 34%Languages: French Admission: Application to governorsAssociated Schools: De la Salle andSt John BoscoSpecial facilities: Nursery

DOVECOT

BLUEBERRY PARK PRIMARYAckers Hall Avenue, L14 2DY0151 233 2480Headteacher: Mr Bernard LawtonEmail: [email protected] of School: Community PrimaryPupils: 344 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 24Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast ClubExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: Football, netball,gymnastics, danceSATS: KS2 English Level 4 48% Level 513%, Mathematics Level 4 40% Level 510%, Science Level 4 60% Level 5 17%Admission: LEASpecial facilities: ICT Suite, PrimaryLearning Mentors

DOVECOT PRIMARYGrant Road, L14 0LH0151 259 4065Headteacher: Mrs Gillian JonesEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 174 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 25Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: Youthclub/ICT and othersSports Activities: Football/TaeKwondo & othersSATS: KS2 English Level 4 67% Level 55%, Mathematics Level 4 67% Level 510%, Science Level 4 81% Level 5 29%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: BroadgreenHighSpecial facilities: Nursery

EDGE HILL

SMITHDOWN PRIMARYChatsworth Drive, L7 6LJ0151 709 6229Headteacher: Mrs Robina CroweEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 209 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: DancingclassSports Activities: FootballSATS: KS2 English Level 4 77% Level 59%, Mathematics Level 4 82% Level 541%, Science Level 4 95% Level 5 64%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEA

ST HUGH’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Earle Road, L7 6HE0151 733 2899Headteacher: Mrs Collette DenbyEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 131 Age Range: 4-11Average Class Size: 22Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast club, sports, art, children’suniversity, and ICT.Extra School Activities: Residentialvisits, half and full day trips,international links, eco-friendlyactivities, school council meetings.Sports Activities: PE, swimming (Y2-Y6), athletics, football, basketball,multi-skills, gymnastics, and dance.SATS: KS2 English Level 4 54% Level 56%, Mathematics Level 4 66% Level 520%, Science Level 4+ 73.5% Level 533% Languages: Spanish is taught fromY4-Y6. Admission: LEAAssociated Schools: Girls Bellerive,Boys St Benedict’s


EVERTON

FAITH PRIMARYBute Street, L5 3LA0151 207 1083Headteacher: Sister Moira MeeghanEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary Aided -Joint Faith schoolPupils: 93 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 20 Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: Girls club,guitar clubSports Activities: Netball, indoorathletics - footballSATS: KS2 English Level 4 91% Level 527%, Mathematics Level 4 64%,Science Level 4 100% Level 5 27%Languages: FrenchAdmission: Application to schoolAssociated Schools: Notre DameSpecial facilities: Nursery

OUR LADY IMMACULATECATHOLIC PRIMARYNorthumberland Terrace, L5 3QF0151 260 8957Headteacher: Mrs Aine BrodieEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 277 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 25Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: Dancing &music plus othersSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 88% Level 530%, Mathematics Level 4 70% Level 521%, Science Level 4 98% Level 5 44%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEA & GovernorsAssociated Schools: Notre Dame, Dela Salle, Archbishop BeckSpecial facilities: Nursery

THE BEACON CHURCH OFENGLAND PRIMARYHeyworth Street, L5 3QG0151 263 4206Headteacher: Ms Sally AspinwallEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary ControlledPupils: 201 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 25Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Chess,construction, arts & craft, drama,musicSports Activities: Golf, football,cricket, dance, basketball, rounders,cricketSATS: KS2 English Level 4 86% Level 514%, Mathematics Level 4 86% Level 521%, Science Level 4 96% Level 5 32%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools North LiverpoolAcademy, Alsop, Archbishop Blanche,St Margaret’s CE High School, NotreDameSpecial facilities: ICT suite,Zoneparc playground, FoundationStage Unit.

WHITEFIELD PRIMARY Boundary Lane, L6 2HZ0151 263 5976Headteacher: Ms Helen O’DonnellEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 267 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 28Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubSports Activities: Tag rugby, football,athleticsSATS: KS2 English Level 4 70% Level 510%, Mathematics Level 4 83% Level 523%, Science Level 4 83% Level 5 37%

Admission: LEAAssociated Schools: Mainly NorthLiverpool Academy

FAIRFIELD

PHOENIX PRIMARYBirchfield Road, L7 9LY0151 228 3831Headteacher: Mr Chris MuscatelliEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 188 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 22Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 63% Level5 26%, Mathematics Level 4 74% Level5 11%, Science Level 4 84% Level 516%Admission: LEA

ST SEBASTIAN’S CATHOLIC JUNIOR MIXED ANDINFANTHolly Road, L7 0LH0151 260 9697Headteacher: Mr Dennis Hardiman[Executive Headteacher]Email: [email protected]: www.stsebastianscatholicprimary.co.ukType of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 284 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 27Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: Dance, art,gardening and othersSports Activities: Football, tag rugby,high fivesSATS: KS2 English Level 4 91% Level 534%, Mathematics Level 4 91% Level 543%, Science Level 4 95% Level 5 68%Languages: Spanish & Italian clubsAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Broughton Hall& Cardinal HeenanSpecial facilities: Nursery

FAZAKERLEY

BARLOWS PRIMARYBarlows Lane, L9 9EH0151 525 2751Headteacher: Mrs Jan TaylorEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 452 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 28Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School Clubsincluding Rise and Shine, Bike ItBreakfast and Walking BusExtra School Activities: Wide Rangeof after school activities on offer.Sports Activities: Football, athletics,netball, tag rugby, cricket and othersSATS: KS2 English Level 4 95% Level 549%, Mathematics Level 4 91% Level 537%, Science Level 4 97% Level 5 61%Admission: LEAAssociated Schools: Various

FAZAKERLEY PRIMARYFormosa Drive, L10 7LD0151 474 3060Headteacher: Mr Gwilym JonesEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 301 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 25Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast ClubExtra School Activities: DanceclassesSports Activities: Football, cricketSATS: KS2 English Level 4 84% Level 55%, Mathematics Level 4 77% Level 518%, Science Level 4 82% Level 5 20%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEA

HOLY NAME CATHOLICPRIMARYMoss Pits Lane, L10 9LG0151 525 3545Headteacher: Mrs Anne RadfordEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 355 Age Range: 3-11Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 84% Level 544%, Mathematics Level 4 82% Level 533%, Science Level 4 96% Level 5 64%Admission: LEA

GARSTON

BANKS ROAD JUNIOR MIXEDINFANTS PRIMARYBanks Road, L19 8JZ0151 427 4360Headteacher: Mrs Susan DevereuxEmail: [email protected] Type of School: CommunityPupils: 205 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 26Extra School Activities: Dance, art& craft, multi skills & ICT clubs yrs 7-8& 9-11, choir and recorder clubs plusothersSports Activities: Badminton,football, cricket, fencing, judo. SATS: KS2 English Level 4 88% Level 524%, Mathematics Level 4 88% Level 538%, Science Level 4 91% Level 5 29%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: New Heys & StBenedictsSpecial facilities: Nursery

CLARENDON COLLEGEGarston Old Road L19 9AF0151 494 2094Headteacher: Mr David ThomasType of School: IndependentPupils: 20 plus Age Range: 3-16Average Class Size: 14 maxPre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School ClubExtra School Activities: BoosterlessonsSports Activities: VariousSATS: Contact schoolLanguages: French, SpanishAdmission: Contact school

GARSTON CHURCH OFENGLAND PRIMARYHolman Road, L19 5NS0151 427 7517Headteacher: Mr Rick WiddowsonEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 92 Age Range: 4-11Average Class Size: 20 Extra School Activities: Trips toParis, Colomendy and many others,nutrition clubSports Activities: Football, danceand cricket.SATS: KS2 English Level 4 56% Level 56%, Mathematics Level 4 56% Level 56%, Science Level 4 83% Level 5 17%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEA

HOLY TRINITY CATHOLICPRIMARY Banks Road, L19 8JY0151 427 7466Headteacher: Mr Liam MulcahyEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntray AidedPupils: 164 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 25 Extra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 91% Level 523%, Mathematics Level 4 91% Level 536%, Science Level 4 95% Level 5 50%Admission: LEA

OUR LADY AND STPHILOMENA’S CATHOLICPRIMARYSparrow Hall Road, L9 6BU0151 525 8552Headteacher: Ms Maria MichniewskiEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 296 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 27Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: Variety ofclubs: musicSports Activities: Cricket, footballSATS: KS2 English Level 4 92% Level 532%, Mathematics Level 4 84% Level 543%, Science Level 4 95% Level 5 70%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEA & application toschoolAssociated Schools: De La Salle, StJohn BoscoSpecial facilities: Nursery

GRASSENDALE

GILMOUR INFANTSouth Bank Road, L19 9AR0151 427 6306Headteacher: Mrs Elizabeth WylieEmail: [email protected] of School: InfantPupils: 224 Age Range: 3-7Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: ChildrensUniversitySports Activities: VariedLanguages: FrenchAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Gilmour JuniorsSpecial facilities: Nursery

GILMOUR JUNIORSWhitehedge Road, L19 1RD0151-427 4682Headteacher: Mr PJ GibbonsEmail: [email protected] of School: JuniorPupils: 245 Age Range: 7-11Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 92% Level 533%, Mathematics Level 4 84% Level 534%, Science Level 4 96% Level 5 65%Languages: French, SpanishAdmission: LEA

ST AUSTIN’S CATHOLICPRIMARYRiverbank Road, L19 9DH0151 427 1800[Headship Team]Mr Noel Vincent O’NeillMr John CarneyEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 484 Age Range: 4-11Average Class Size: 30Extra School Activities: Drumming,guitar lessons, samba bandSports Activities: Netball, rounders,cricketSATS: KS2 English Level 4 93% Level 536%, Mathematics Level 4 90% Level 557%, Science Level 4 96% Level 5 73% Languages: SpanishAdmission: LEA Associated Schools: St Benedicts

HUNTS CROSS

HUNTS CROSS PRIMARY Kingsthorne Road, L25 0PJ0151 486 1777 Headteacher: Mrs Judith JacksonEmail: huntscross-ao@huntscross.


liverpool.sch.ukType of School: CommunityPupils: 256 Age Range: 4-11Average Class Size: 27Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubSports Activities: Cricket, football,swimming.SATS: KS2 English Level 4 82% Level 521%, Mathematics Level 4 67% Level 527%, Science Level 4 88% Level 5 42%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Parklands,Halewood College

KENSINGTON

KENSINGTON INFANTBrae Street, L7 2QG0151 263 6429Headteacher: Mrs Jennifer ComishEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 215 Age Range: 3-7Average Class Size: 28Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast ClubExtra School Activities: Sewing, art,gym club, board games, cookery,gardening, SpanishSports Activities: FootballLanguages: SpanishAdmission: LEA

KENSINGTON JUNIORBrae Street, L7 2QG0151 263 1911 Headteacher: Mr Bryn GorryEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 196 Age Range: 7-11Average Class Size: 26 Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast ClubExtra School Activities: Drama,band, pottery, healthy eating, IT,homework club etcSports Activities: Football, netball,tag rugbySATS: KS2 English Level 4 62% Level 54%, Mathematics Level 4 68% Level 515%, Science Level 4 87% Level 5 30%Languages: SpanishAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Broadgreen, StFrancis of Assisi Academy

NEW PARK PRIMARYButler Street, L6 9EU0151 263 4447Headteacher: Mrs Karen HutchingsEmail: [email protected]: www.newparkprimary.comType of School: CommunityPupils: 356 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 25 Extra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 65% Level 511%, Mathematics Level 4 62% Level 513%, Science Level 4 76% Level 5 13%Languages: FrenchAdmissions: LEA

SACRED HEART CATHOLICPRIMARYHall Lane, L7 8TQ0151 709 1782Headteacher: Mr Charles DanielsEmail: [email protected]: www.lmu.livjm.ac.uk/SacredHeartType of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 172 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsSports Activities: Netball, rugby,footballSATS: KS2 English Level 4 81% Level 519%, Mathematics Level 4 75% Level 513%, Science Level 4 88% Level 5 63%

Languages: SpanishAdmission: LEA

ST ANNE’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Overbury Street, L7 3HJ0151 709 1698Headteacher: Mrs Janice ShieldsEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 208 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: Football, basketballSATS: KS2 English Level 4 79% Level 529%, Mathematics Level 4 71% Level 524%, Science Level 4 94% Level 5 50%Admission: LEA

ST MICHAEL’S CATHOLICPRIMARY SCHOOLGuion Street, L6 9DU0151 263 8460/263 2995Headteacher: Mr Anthony HegartyEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 296 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 25Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: Art club,healthy eatingSports Activities: Athletics, football,swimmingSATS: KS2 English Level 4 72% Level 512%, Mathematics Level 4 86% Level 521%, Science Level 4 93% Level 5 51%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: St Francis ofAssisi Academy

KIRKDALE

KIRKDALE, ST LAWRENCECHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARYFonthill Road, L4 1QD0151 922 2775Headteacher: Mrs Jenny ForshawEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 218 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 27Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: Gardening,art, ICTSports Activities: Football SATS: KS2 English Level 4 69% Level 58%, Mathematics Level 4 69% Level 522%, Science Level 4 72% Level 5 42%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Alsop HighSchool

ST JOHN’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Sessions Road, L4 1SR0151 922 1924Headteacher: Mrs Eileen McBirnieEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 340 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 25Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: Music, artSports Activities: GymnasticsSATS: KS2 English Level 4 66% Level 57%, Mathematics Level 4 77% Level 514%, Science Level 4 84% Level 5 23%Languages: SpanishAdmission: LEA

KNOTTY ASH

KNOTTY ASH PRIMARY Thomas Lane, L14 5NX0151 228 4222 Headteacher: Mr Tim ByrneEmail: knottyash-ao@knottyash.

liverpool.sch.ukType of School: CommunityPupils: 266 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 30Extra School Activities: Signing,singing choirsSports Activities: Football, athleticsSATS: KS2 English Level 4 83% Level 524%, Mathematics Level 4 72% Level 524%, Science Level 4 86% Level 5 34%Languages: GermanAdmission: LEA

MOSSLEY HILL

CARLETON HOUSEPREPARATORY SCHOOLLyndhurst Road, L18 8AQ0151 724 4880Headteacher: Mr Peter AndrewEmail: [email protected]: www.carletonhouse.co.ukType of School: IndependentPreparatory – Co-edPupils: 144 Age Range: 4-11 Average Class Size: 22Pre & After School Activities:OFSTED registered after hoursprovisionExtra School Activities: Spanish,art, eco club, adventure servicechallenge, chessSports Activities: Football, netball,cross country, athletics, cricket,rounders, swimmingSATS: (2006) KS2 English Level 4 95%Level 5 69%, Mathematics Level 4 95%Level 5 79%, Science Level 4 100%Level 5 89%Languages: FrenchAdmission: Entry at age and informalassessment, subsequent years English,mathematics

DOVEDALE INFANTHerondale Road, L18 1JX0151 733 4232Headteacher: Mrs Jane NobleEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 241 Age Range: 5-7Average Class Size: 28Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: Chess,gardening, recorder Sports Activities: Soccer skillsLanguages: GermanAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Dovedale Junior

DOVEDALE JUNIORHerondale Road, L18 1JX0151 733 2713Headteacher: Mr Nik SmithEmail: [email protected]: www.dovedale-jun.liverpool.sch.ukType of School: CommunityPupils: 333 Age Range: 7-11Average Class Size: 30Extra School Activities: Chess,reading, sewing, tap dancing.Sports Activities: Football, athletics,tag rugby, netballSATS: KS2 English Level 4 83% Level 534%, Mathematics Level 4 89% Level 535%, Science Level 4 93% Level 5 48%Languages: GermanAdmission: LEASpecial facilities: Smartboards,computer suite

GREENBANK PRIMARYMossley Avenue, L18 1HG0151 522 5748Headteacher: Ms Debra MendyEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 415 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubs

Extra School Activities: Dance,band, choir, yoga, artSports Activities: Football, netballSATS: KS2 English Level 4 77% Level 59%, Mathematics Level 4 82% Level 532%, Science Level 4 86% Level 5 39%Languages: GermanAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: variousincluding Calderstones, Broadgreen

ST ANTHONY OF PADUACATHOLIC PRIMARYSands Road, L18 8BD0151 724 3233Headteacher: Mrs Paula JacobsEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 190 Age Range: 4-11Maximum Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 91% Level 544%, Mathematics Level 4 97% Level 541%, Science Level 4 97% Level 5 53%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Various

NETHERLEY

BELLE VALE COMMUNITYPRIMARYBesford Road, L25 2QF0151 487 8571Headteacher: Mrs Janet PotterEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 274 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 25Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: Arts &crafts etcSports Activities: Lunchtimemultisport, footballSATS: KS2 English Level 4 72% Level 516%, Mathematics Level 4 63% Level 57%, Science Level 4 91% Level 5 26%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Various

NORMAN PANNELL PRIMARYBrownbill Bank, L27 7AE0151 487 7718 Headteacher: Mr Alan PriceEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 208 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 25Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 57% Level 57%, Mathematics Level 4 61% Level 514%, Science Level 4 79% Level 5 25%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: GateacreCommunity ComprehensiveSpecial facilities: New swimmingpool

ST GREGORY’S CATHOLICPRIMARYMontreal Road, L27 7AG0151 498 4313Headteacher: Mrs Patricia MeliaEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 235 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 26Sports Activities: Cricket, golf,rounders, netball, swimming, athleticsSATS: KS2 English Level 4 81% Level 511%, Mathematics Level 4 78% Level 56%, Science Level 4 86% Level 5 6%Languages: French, SpanishAdmission: LEA


Associated Schools: Saint FrancisXavier, St Julie’s

NORRIS GREEN

BROAD SQUARE PRIMARYBroad Square, L11 1BS0151 226 1117Headteacher: Ms Elaine SpencerEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 283 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 25Pre & After School Activities:VariousSports Activities: Sport and DanceSATS: KS2 English Level 4 89% Level 544%, Mathematics Level 4 89% Level 522%, Science Level 4 94% Level 5 39%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Alsop HighSchool

LEAMINGTON PRIMARYLeamington Road, L11 7BT0151 284 7848Headteacher: Ms Marie Egerton-JonesEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 376 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 25Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Football, hockey,basketball, swimmingSATS: KS2 English Level 4 71% Level 513%, Mathematics Level 4 84% Level 540%, Science Level 4 93% Level 5 56%Languages: SpanishAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Alsop HighSchool

MONKSDOWN PRIMARYFrinstead Road, L11 1HH0151 226 1606 Headteacher: Mr Anthony DaviesEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 301 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 89% Level 513%, Mathematics Level 4 82% Level 539%, Science Level 4 97% Level 5 58%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Localsecondaries

RANWORTH SQUARE PRIMARYRanworth Square, L11 3DQ0151 226 1740Headteacher: Mrs Eryl OwenEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 162 Age Range: 4-11Average Class Size: 23 Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: Music,brass, violins, woodwind and guitars,art and craft, computers and boardgamesSports Activities: Girls and boysfootball teams, other inter schoolcompetitions, netball, tag rugbySATS: KS2 English Level 4 38% Level 55%, Mathematics Level 4 71% Level 510%, Science Level 4 76% Level 5 10%Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA

ST TERESA’S CATHOLIC JUNIORUtting Avenue East, L11 1DD0151 226 5020Headteacher: Mr David O’Brien

Email: [email protected] [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 254 Age Range: 7-11Average Class Size: 28Pre & After School Activities:VariousExtra School Activities: VariousSATS: (2008) KS2 English Level 4 76%Level 5 19%, Mathematics Level 4 68%Level 5 21%, Science Level 4 81% Level5 26%Languages: French, SpanishAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: St John Bosco,De La Salle

ST TERESA OF LISIEUXCATHOLIC INFANTUtting Avenue East, Norris Green,L11 1DB0151 226 5018Headteacher: Mrs Angela WilliamsEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 300 Age Range: 3-7Average Class Size: 22Extra School Activities: Art & Craft,first aid, colour fun, maths club,country dancingLanguages: FrenchAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: St Teresa’sJunior

WELLESBOURNE PRIMARYAbbotsford Road, L11 5BA0151 226 9765Headteacher: Mrs Glenys DanielsEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 302 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 25Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: Various throughoutthe year with partner schoolsSATS: KS2 English Level 4 63% Level 512%, Mathematics Level 4 65% Level 57%, Science Level 4 77% Level 5 12%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Various,Croxteth

OLD SWAN

ST ANNE’S [STANLEY] CHURCHOF ENGLAND PRIMARYPrescot Road, L13 3BT0151 228 1506Headteacher: Mr Paul BolgerEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 370 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 25Pre & After School Activities: Afterschool careExtra School Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 91% Level 540%, Mathematics Level 4 85% Level 542%, Science Level 4 89% Level 5 53%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEA

ST CUTHBERT’S CATHOLICPRIMARYAviemore Road, L13 3BB0151 228 4137Headteacher: Mr Dennis Hardiman[Executive Headteacher]Email: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 136 Age Range: 4-11Average Class Size: 20Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: Enterprise,choirsSports Activities: Athletics, football,

cross country, generic sportsSATS: KS2 English Level 4 79% Level 514%, Mathematics Level 4 86% Level 514%, Science Level 4 79% Level 5 29%Languages: SpanishAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Broughton Hall,Cardinal Heenan

ST OSWALD’S CATHOLIC INFANTSt Oswald Street, L13 5SB0151 228 8436Headteacher: Miss J MosinskiEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 330 Age Range: 3-7Average Class Size: 30Extra School Activities: Art, dance,ju-jitsuSports Activities: Multi sports/ skills Languages: SpanishAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: St Oswald’sCatholic Junior

ST OSWALD’S CATHOLIC JUNIORMontague Road, L13 5TE0151 259 4580Headteacher: Miss Sue JonesEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 335 Age Range: 7-11Extra School Activities: ContactschoolSports Activities: Contact schoolSATS: KS2 English Level 4 87% Level 546%, Mathematics Level 4 82% Level 528%, Science Level 4 95% Level 5 43%Admission: LEA

SEFTON PARK

AUCKLAND COLLEGE 65 Parkfield Road, L17 4LE0151 727 0083Principal: Mr Anthony AkaraonyeEmail: [email protected]: www.auckland college.comType of School: IndependentPupils: 160 Age Range: 4-18 Average Class Size: 16Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: Cinemaclub/art class/drama, science, plusbooster classes for all exams,homework clubSports Activities: In curriculum,football, gymnastics, swimming,cricket, fitness, rock climbing,rounders, volley ball, badminton,athletics, canoeing, kayaking, sailingand various fundraising walksSATS: Contact schoolLanguages: SpanishAdmission: Tour, day visit, recentreport, feedback meeting, appointmentwith Principal.Associated Schools: ContactAucklandSpecial facilities: Lab, IT Suite

SPEKE

MIDDLEFIELD PRIMARYAlderwood Avenue, L24 2UE0151 486 4106Headteacher: Mrs Paula JuddEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 313 Age Range: 3-11Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: FootballSATS: KS2 English Level 4 82% Level 533% Mathematics Level 4 80% Level 518%, Science Level 4 76% Level 5 24%Admission: LEA

STOCKTON WOOD PRIMARYAll Saints Road, L24 3TU0151 486 1778/486 2471Headteacher: Mrs Susannah Stacey

Email: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 297 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 25Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: Saturdaygym clubSATS: KS2 English Level 4 74% Level 513%, Mathematics Level 4 64% Level 513%, Science Level 4 70% Level 5 26%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEA

ST AMBROSE CATHOLICPRIMARYAlderfield Drive, L24 7SF0151 425 2306Headteacher: Mr Anthony BuckleyEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 236 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 27 Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 68% Level 513%, Mathematics Level 4 71% Level 529%, Science Level 4 84% Level 5 48%Languages: SpanishAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: St Benedicts

ST CHRISTOPHER’S CATHOLICPRIMARYTarbock Road, L24 0SN0151 486 2835Headteacher: Mr Peter PriceEmail: [email protected] of School: Volunatry AidedPupils: 370 Age Range: 3-11Extra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 79% Level 515%, Mathematics Level 4 79% Level 515%, Science Level 4 85% Level 5 37%Admission: LEA

STONEYCROFT

CORINTHIAN COMMUNITYPRIMARYInigo Road, L13 6SH0151 228 5806Headteacher: Mr Gary CrockettEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 398 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 27Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: ChoirSports Activities: Football, crosscountrySATS: KS2 English Level 4 90% Level 533%, Mathematics Level 4 90% Level 553%, Science Level 4 92% Level 5 46%Languages: French Admission: LEAAssociated Schools: Holly Lodge,West Derby, Broadgreen

TOXTETH

BEAUFORT PARK PRIMARYUpper Essex Street, L8 6QB0151 708 6466 Headteacher: Ms Caroline WheatleyEmail: [email protected] of School: Community withresource provision for children withcomplex learning difficultyPupils: 158 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 20 Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast club, extended schoolprovision at St Johns after school clubExtra School Activities: Arts &crafts, music lessons, sports clubsSports Activities: Various, football,netball


SATS: KS2 English Level 4 34% Level 510%, Mathematics Level 4 31%,Science Level 4 38% Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Shorefields

KINGSLEY COMMUNITYPRIMARYEversley Street, L8 2TU0151 709 6727Headteacher: Ms Elaine ReesEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 222 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast club Extra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 59% Level 59%, Mathematics Level 4 77% Level 514%, Science Level 4 86% Level 5 27%Languages: SpanishAdmission: LEA

MATTHEW ARNOLD PRIMARYSCHOOL & DINGLE LANECHILDREN CENTREDingle Lane, L8 9UB0151 233 4900Headteacher: Mr Gary MasonEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 237 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 27Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast and After School clubsSATS: KS2 English Level 4 87.5% Level5 50%, Mathematics Level 4 87.5%Level 5 56%, Science Level 4 87.5%Level 5 68.5%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEA

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMELCATHOLIC PRIMARYNorth Hill Street, L8 8BQ0151 727 5336Headteacher: Mr Joe WelshEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 191 Age Range: 3-11Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: Dancing,African drumming Sports Activities: Football, Runningclub and Walking club (Once a Month)SATS: KS2 English Level 4 74% Level 513%, Mathematics Level 4 70% Level 530%, Science Level 4 91% Level 5 30%Admission: LEA

ST CLEOPAS’ CHURCH OFENGLAND PRIMARYBeresford Road, L8 4RP0151 727 1725Headteacher: Miss JaquelineFleetwoodEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary ControlledPupils: 225 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities:Cheerleading, dance, recorderSports Activities: Football etcSATS: KS2 English Level 4 72% Level 519%, Mathematics Level 4 72% Level 516%, Science Level 4 84% Level 5 41%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Shorefields

ST FINBAR’S CATHOLICPRIMARYSouth Hill Road, L8 9RY0151 727 3963Headteacher: Mrs Rita BibbyEmail: [email protected]

Type of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 149 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 23Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast and After School clubsSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 86% Level 514%, Mathematics Level 4 77% Level 518%, Science Level 4 95% Level 5 50%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Bellerive, StBenedicts

ST MALACHY’S CATHOLICPRIMARYPark Street, L8 6XJ0151 709 3682Headteacher: Mr Joseph WelshEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 161 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 24Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubsExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 71% Level 533%, Mathematics Level 4 57% Level 524%, Science Level 4 86% Level 5 33%Languages: SpanishAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Various

ST MARGARET OF ANTIOCHCHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARYUpper Hampton Street, L8 1TR0151 709 7719Headteacher: Mr James CraigEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 122 Age Range: 3-11Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: Compuer,homework, healthy eating clubsSports Activities: Football, netballSATS: (2007 results) KS2 English Level4 58% Level 5 8%, Mathematics Level 450%, Science Level 4 67% Level 5 8% Admission: LEA

ST PATRICK’S CATHOLICPRIMARYUpper Hill Street, L8 5UX0151 709 1062Headteacher: Mr Terence KirwanEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 157 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 25Pre & After School Activities: ArtclubSports Activities: Gym clubSATS: KS2 English Level 4 79% Level 513%, Mathematics Level 4 88% Level 517%, Science Level 4 96% Level 5 50%Languages: SpanishAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Bellerive,Liverpool Academy

ST SILAS’ CHURCH OF ENGLANDPRIMARYPengwern Street, L8 3TP0151 727 6067Headteacher: Mrs Jane NgendaEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary ControlledPupils: 162 Age Range: 4-11Average Class Size: 25Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: DancingSports Activities: Football, basketballSATS: KS2 English Level 4 65% Level 59%, Mathematics Level 4 65% Level 513%, Science Level 4 78% Level 5 13%Languages: SpanishAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Shorefields

WINDSOR COMMUNITYPRIMARYUpper Hill Street, L8 8JE0151 709 6769Headteacher: Ms Ann ElfordEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 151 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 18Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 77% Level 514%, Mathematics Level 4 82% Level 523%, Science Level 4 82% Level 5 27%Admission: LEAAssociated Schools: Shorefields

TUEBROOK

LISTER INFANT SCHOOLGreen Lane, L13 7DT0151 228 4069Headteacher: Mrs Jean McEwanEmail: [email protected] of School: Infants/nurseryPupils: 225 Age Range: 3-7Average Class Size: 29Extra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousLanguages: FrenchAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Lister Junior

LISTER JUNIOR SCHOOLGreen Lane, L13 7DT0151 228 4196Headteacher: Mr Simon KingEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 256 Age Range: 7-11Average Class Size: 30 Sports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 85% Level 528%, Mathematics Level 4 79% Level 516%, Science Level 4 93% Level 5 49%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: West DerbyComprehensive, Holly Lodge

ROSCOE INFANTAlison Road, L13 9AD0151 226 1536Headteacher: L. StembalskiEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: Contact schoolExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Roscoe Junior

ROSCOE JUNIORBallantyne Road, L13 9AL0151 226 1118Headteacher: Mrs Amanda AndersEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 244 Age Range: 7-11Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: (2007 results) KS2 English Level4 73% Level 5 21%, Mathematics Level4 63% Level 5 15%, Science Level 484% Level 5 29%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: West DerbyComprehensive, Holly Lodge

ST CECILIA’S CATHOLIC INFANTSnaefell Avenue, L13 7HB0151 220 2153Headteacher: Mrs Margaret BuckleyEmail: [email protected] of School: FoundationPupils: 200 Age Range: 3-7

Average Class Size: 27Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast and After School clubsExtra School Activities: DanceSports Activities: Football, multisportLanguages: FrenchAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: St Cecilia’sJunior

ST CECILIA’S CATHOLIC JUNIORGreen Lane, L13 7EA0151 228 1760Headteacher: Mr Charles CoyneEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 217 Age Range: 7-11Average Class Size: 29Extra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 79% Level 531%, Mathematics Level 4 85% Level 537%, Science Level 4 88% Level 5 50%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Broughton Hall,Cardinal Heenan

VAUXHALL

THE TRINITY CATHOLICPRIMARYTitchfield Street, L5 8UT0151 207 2304Headteacher: Mrs Patricia DeusEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 332 Age Range: 4-11Average Class Size: 25Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast and After School clubs Sports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 82% Level 528%, Mathematics Level 4 52% Level 510%, Science Level 4 66% Level 5 10%Languages: FrenchAdmission: Set criteriaAssociated Schools: Notre Dame,Archbishop BeckSpecial facilities: Special needssupport

WALTON

ARNOT COMMUNITY PRIMARYArnot Street, L4 4ED0151 286 1400Headteacher: Mr Neil ShentonEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 283 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 25Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: (2007 results) KS2 English Level4 51% Level 5 9%, Mathematics Level 460% Level 5 17%, Science Level 4 86%Level 5 43%Languages: SpanishAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Alsop

BLESSED SACRAMENTCATHOLIC INFANTHunslet Road, L9 9JQ0151 525 3528Headteacher: Mrs Catherine DolleyEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 388 Age Range: 3-7Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast and After School clubsExtra School Activities: LunchtimeClubs – football, art, ICT, countrydancing and champion challengeAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: BlessedSacrament Catholic JuniorSpecial facilities: Nursery


BLESSED SACRAMENTCATHOLIC JUNIORCedar Road, L9 9AF0151 525 9600Headteacher: Mrs Ann DalyEmail: [email protected]: www.blessedsacrament-jun.liverpool.sch.ukType of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 374 Age Range: 7-11Average Class Size: 26Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast and After School clubsExtra School Activities: Choir,orchestra, arts club, ICT and CC4GSports Activities: Football, athletics,netball, cricket, etcSATS: KS2 English Level 4 81% Level 517%, Mathematics Level 4 77% Level 526%, Science Level 4 91% Level 5 36%Languages: SpanishAdmission: Set criteriaAssociated Schools: ArchbishopBeck and Maricourt

FLORENCE MELLY PRIMARYBushey Road, L4 9UA0151 226 9806Headteacher: Mr Alan ReevesEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 432 Age Range: 3-11Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 84% Level 516%, Mathematics Level 4 89% Level 549%, Science Level 4 96% Level 5 47%Languages: SpanishAdmission: LEA

GWLADYS STREET PRIMARYAND NURSERYWalton Lane, L4 5RW0151 525 0843Headteacher: Mrs Kate M MaunderEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 470 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast and After School clubs Extra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: Swimming, variousPE activities SATS: KS2 English Level 4 84% Level 511%, Mathematics Level 4 89% Level 534%, Science Level 4 100% Level 5 70%Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA

NORTHCOTE PRIMARY SCHOOLCavendish Drive, L9 1HW0151 284 19190151 233 4610Headteacher: Mr Roy MorganEmail: [email protected]: www.northcoteschool.comType of School: Community PrimaryPupils: 350 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast and After School clubs Extra School Activities: Reading,homework and computer clubsSports Activities: Football, tag-rugby,tennis, cricket, rounders, netball,swimming, watersports, athleticsSATS: KS2 English Level 4 76% Level 517%, Mathematics Level 4 81% Level 521%, Science Level 4 90% Level 5 45%Languages: Polish Admission: LEA and set criteriaMain Associated Schools AlsopHigh School, Hillside High SchoolSpecial facilities: Nursery, sports hall,I.C.T. suite

ST FRANCIS DE SALESCATHOLIC INFANT ANDNURSERYMargaret Road, L4 3RX

0151 525 8489Headteacher: Miss Clare SuffieldEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 390 Age Range: 3-7Average Class Size: 24 Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsAdmission: LEA

ST FRANCIS DE SALESCATHOLIC JUNIOR MIXEDHale Road, L4 3RL0151 525 7602Headteacher: Mrs Ellen SeymourEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 393 Age Range: 7-11Average Class Size: 27Pre & After School Activities:VariousExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 90% Level 543%, Mathematics Level 4 88% Level 549%, Science Level 4 95% Level 5 54%Languages: SpanishAdmission: Set criteriaAssociated Schools: VariousSpecial facilities: Special needssupport

ST MATTHEW’S CATHOLICPRIMARYQueens Drive, L4 8UA0151 226 1871Headteacher: Mrs VeronicaMcDonnellEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 357 Age Range: 4-11Average Class Size: 29Pre & After School Activities:External After School clubExtra School Activities: Computerclub. etcSports Activities: Athletics, football,tag rugby, karate, etcSATS: KS2 English Level 4 72% Level 519%, Mathematics Level 4 65% Level 522%, Science Level 4 78% Level 5 19%Languages: French, SpanishAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: De La Salle, StJohn BoscoSpecial facilities: Two IT Suites, newhall.

WALTON ST MARY CHURCH OFENGLAND PRIMARYBedford Road, L4 5PU0151 525 2498Headteacher: Mr E FloodEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary ControlledPupils: 238 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: Dance etc.Sports Activities: Football etc.SATS: (2007 results) KS2 English Level4 76% Level 5 18%, Mathematics Level4 82% Level 5 30%, Science Level 488% Level 5 61%Languages: SpanishAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Alsop

WAVERTREE

CHRIST THE KING CATHOLICPRIMARYMeadway, L15 7LZ0151 722 3462Headteacher: Mrs J HenniganEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 347 Age Range: 4-11Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubs

Extra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 89% Level 521%, Mathematics Level 4 85% Level 526%, Science Level 4 92% Level 5 53%Languages: Spanish, FrenchAdmission: VA Governing Body andLA proceduresAssociated Schools: St Julies, StFrancis Xavier

HEY GREEN COMMUNITYPRIMARYTaunton Street, L15 4ND0151 733 1719Headteacher: Mrs Susan DoyleEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 189 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 25Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: Variesthroughout the yearSports Activities: Varies throughoutthe year, football etcSATS: KS2 English Level 4 73% Level 518%, Mathematics Level 4 59% Level 59%, Science Level 4 77% Level 5 32%Languages: SpanishAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: ChildwallComprehensive

KING DAVID PRIMARYBeauclair Drive, L15 6XH0151 722 3372 0151 722 3469 Headteacher: Ms Rachel RobertsEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 409 Age Range: 5-11Extra School Activities: Chess,orchestra, high five, choirSports Activities: Football, athletics,tag rugbySATS: KS2 English Level 4 100% Level5 54%, Mathematics Level 4 95% Level5 49%, Science Level 4 100% Level 573%Admission: Application form with setcriteria

LAWRENCE COMMUNITYPRIMARYLawrence Road, L15 0EE0151 733 2556/733 3558Headteacher: Mr Mark RigbyEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 417 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 24Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast and After School clubsSports Activities: Football, fencing,judo, athleticsSATS: KS2 English Level 4 75% Level 522%, Mathematics Level 4 71% Level 531%, Science Level 4 84% Level 5 49%Languages: Spanish, French, Arabic,Bengali, UrduAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: ChildwallComprehensive, Calderstones

MOSSPITS INFANTMosspits Lane, L15 6UN0151 722 2122Headteacher: Mrs Barbara WooseyEmail: [email protected]: www.mosspits.comType of School: Community InfantPupils: 180 Age Range: 4-7 Average Class Size: 27Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast and After School clubs Extra School Activities: Spanish,jujitsuSports Activities: Dance, gym, gamesLanguages: Liverpool LanguageAcademy hold a class after schooldepending upon numbersAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Mosspits Junior

MOSSPITS JUNIORMosspits Lane, L15 6UN0151 722 1716Headteacher: Miss Louise EverittEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 240 Age Range: 7-11Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: Dance,cheerleading, ICT club, maths club,chess club, gardening club, dramaclub, guitar club, keyboard club andmany more.Sports Activities: Football, cricket,cross country, athletics, tennis,basketball, netball, roundersSATS: KS2 English Level 4 88.3% Level5 35%, Mathematics Level 4 83.2%Level 5 46.6%, Science Level 4 98.3%Level 5 65%Languages: French, SpanishAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Various

NORTHWAY PRIMARY &NURSERY SCHOOLNorthway, L15 7JQ0151 722 3540/722 1024Headteacher: Mr Paul AndersonEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 229 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 28Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 78% Level 531%, Mathematics Level 4 81% Level 522%, Science Level 4 97% Level 5 50%Admission: LEA

OUR LADY OF GOOD HELPCATHOLIC PRIMARYSouth Drive, L15 8JL0151 733 6937Headteacher: Mrs Susan HorncastleEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 158 Age Range: 4-11Average Class Size: 20 Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: Ballroomdancing, chess, music, danceSports Activities: Football etcSATS: KS2 English Level 4 100% Level5 36%, Mathematics Level 4 77% Level5 36%, Science Level 4 95% Level 527%Languages: SpanishAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: St Julies, StFrancis Xavier

ST CLARE’S CATHOLIC PRIMARYGarmoyle Close, L15 0DW0151 733 4318Headteacher: Mr Michael HennesseyEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 247 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 30Sports Activities: Athletics,Swimming.SATS: KS2 English Level 4 86.6% Level5 26.6%, Mathematics Level 4 86.6%Level 5 40%, Science Level 4 86.6%Level 5 53.3%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Bellerive, StFrancis Xavier

WAVERTREE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARYRose Villas, L15 8HJ0151 733 1231Headteacher: Mrs Anna BrooksbankEmail: [email protected]


Type of School: Voluntary ControlledPupils: 185 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 20Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 100% Level5 50%, Mathematics Level 4 100%Level 5 54%, Science Level 4 100%Level 5 38%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: ChildwallComprehensive, BroadgreenInternational High

WEST DERBY

BLACKMOOR PARK JUNIORLeyfield Road, L12 9HB0151 228 3250 Headteacher: Mr Martin DaviesEmail: [email protected]. sch.ukType of School: CommunityPupils: 358 Age Range: 7-11Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities: Afterschool clubExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 79% Level 528%, Mathematics Level 4 68% Level 530%, Science Level 4 90% Level 5 41%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: West Derby,Holly Lodge

EMMAUS CHURCH OF ENGLANDAND CATHOLIC PRIMARYFir Tree Drive South, L12 0JE0151 233 1414Headteacher: Mr Alan WilliamsEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 485 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 30Extra School Activities: Choir,orchestra, art club, recorderSports Activities: Netball, athletics,football, fencing, ju-jitsuSATS: KS2 English Level 4 93% Level 542%, Mathematics Level 4 88% Level 539%, Science Level 4 95% Level 5 63%Languages: FrenchAdmission: Apply to schoolAssociated Schools: Various Special facilities: Nursery

MAB LANE JUNIOR MIXED ANDINFANTMab Lane, L12 6QL0151 259 4282Headteacher: Mrs June ToddEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 253 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 20Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 80% Level 57%, Mathematics Level 4 60% Level 510%, Science Level 4 93% Level 5 27%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: VariousSpecial facilities: Early years speechand language

RUNNYMEDE ST EDWARD’SSCHOOLNorth Drive, L12 1LE0151 281 2300Headteacher: Ms Sally CarterEmail: [email protected]: www.runnymede-school.org.ukType of School: Catholic IndependentPupils: 260 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 20Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubs

Extra School Activities: Orchestra,drama, drumming, musical theatreSports Activities: Rugby, football,netball, cricket, hockey, cross country,swimming, PELanguages: French, SpanishAdmission: Set criteriaSpecial facilities: Shares sportsfacilities with St Edward’s College.

ST MARY’S [WEST DERBY]CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARYMeadow Lane, L12 5EA0151 226 2038Headteacher: Miss Pauline JamesEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 216 Age Range: 4-11Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities: Afterschool clubExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 100% Level5 67%, Mathematics Level 4 97% Level5 36%, Science Level 4 100% Level 555%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Various

ST PAUL’S CATHOLIC JUNIORSpring Grove, L12 8SJ0151 228 1159Headteacher: Mr Paul WardEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 518 Age Range: 7-11Average Class Size: 32Pre & After School Activities:VariousSports Activities: Various.SATS: KS2 English Level 4 85% Level 537%, Mathematics Level 4 82% Level 546%, Science Level 4 91% Level 5 63%Languages: SpanishAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Broughton Hall,Cardinal Heenan

ST PAUL’S AND ST TIMOTHY’SCATHOLIC INFANTSouth Parkside Drive, L12 8RP0151 228 2114Headteacher: Mrs Maria EvesEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 359 Extra School Activities: ContactschoolSports Activities: Contact schoolAdmission: LEA & set criteria

WOOLTON

BISHOP MARTIN CHURCH OFENGLAND PRIMARYChurch Road, L25 5JF0151 428 6295Headteacher: Mr D McBrideEmail: [email protected]: www.bishop-martinpri-school-liv.org.ukType of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 209 Age Range: 4-11Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakast & After school clubsExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: Football, crosscountry, tennis, swimming, netball,fencing, judo, basketball.SATS: KS2 English Level 4 100% Level5 59%, Mathematics Level 4 86% Level5 41%, Science Level 4 100% Level 572%Languages: FrenchAdmission: Set criteria

MUCH WOOLTON CATHOLICPRIMARYWatergate Lane, L25 8QH0151 428 6114

Headteacher: Mr James KeoghEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 415 Age Range: 4-11Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: Choir,recorder, ICT clubSports Activities: Boys & girlsfootball, netball, athletics, crosscountry, judo, fencingSATS: KS2 English Level 4 92% Level 537%, Mathematics Level 4 78% Level 542%, Science Level 4 93% Level 5 43%Languages: SpanishAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: St FrancisXavier, St Julies

OUR LADY’S BISHOP ETONCATHOLIC PRIMARYGreen Lane, L18 2EP0151 722 2982Headteacher: Mrs Debbie BostockEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 399 Age Range: 4-11Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 95% Level 544%, Mathematics Level 4 90% Level 549%, Science Level 4 95% Level 5 81%Languages: Spanish, FrenchAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Saint FrancisXavier, St Julie’s

OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTIONCATHOLIC PRIMARYHedgefield Road, L25 2RW0151 487 9301Headteacher: Mrs Christine KirkEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 228 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 79% Level 521%, Mathematics Level 4 58% Level 59%, Science Level 4 85% Level 5 27%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEA

WOOLTON INFANTOut Lane, L25 5NN0151 428 3066Headteacher: Mrs Barbara NorthEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 278 Age Range: 3-7Average Class Size: 26Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast and After School clubExtra School Activities: Sports Activities: FootballLanguages: Spanish, French.Admission: LEA

WOOLTON JUNIOROut Lane, L25 5NN0151 428 3235Headteacher: Mr Kevin NolanEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 328 Age Range: 7-11Average Class Size: 26Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsSports Activities: Football, crosscountry, handball, netballSATS: KS2 English Level 4+ 74% Level5 20%, Mathematics Level 4+ 71%Level 5 24%, Science Level 4+89%Level 5 29%Admission: LEA

KNOWSLEYCRONTON

HOLY FAMILY CATHOLICPRIMARY SCHOOLHall Lane, WA8 5DW0151 424 3926Headteacher: Janette Cook-HannahEmail: [email protected]: www.holyfamilycronton.ik.orgType of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 210 Age Range: 4-11Average Class Size: 30Extra School Activities: Guitarlessons, Spanish, art, dramaSports Activities: Rounders, netball,footballSATS: KS2 English Level 4 88% Level 550%, Mathematics Level 4 83% Level 538%, Science Level 4 100% Level 5 50%Admission: KEAAssociated Schools: SS Peter & PaulHigh School

HALEWOOD

GREENGATES COMMUNITYPRIMARY SCHOOLLeathers Lane, L26 1XQ0151 288 8900Headteacher: Anne JohnstonType of School: CommunityPupils: 197 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 30Extra School Activities: Art Sports Activities: Judo, football,indoor multi sports, golfSATS: KS2 English Level 4 60% Level 53%, Mathematics Level 4 71% Level 517%, Science Level 4 86% Level 5 29Languages: French, SpanishAdmission: KEA

HALEWOOD CHURCH OFENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOLChurch Road, L26 6LB0151 487 5673Headteacher: Mr David SmithEmail: halewoodce.de@ knowsley.gov.ukType of School: PrimaryPupils: 288 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast ClubExtra School Activities: Art, MFL,choir, samba clubsSports Activities: Sports clubSATS: KS2 English Level 4 96% Level 563%, Mathematics Level 4 89% Level 544%, Science Level 4 93% Level 5 78%Languages: Spanish, German andFrench Admission: Application form Associated Schools: HalewoodCollege

HOLY FAMILY CATHOLICPRIMARYArncliffe Road, L25 9PA0151 288 8950Type of School: Voluntary aided Pupils: 304 Age Range: 3-11SATS: KS2 English Level 4 100%, Level5 26%, Mathematics Level 4 94%, Level5 29%, Science Level 4 100% Level 535%. Admission: KEA

KNOWSLEY SOUTHERNPRIMARY SUPPORT CENTREArncliffe Road, L25 9QE0151 288 8950Executive Headteacher: Ian ChisnallCentre Based Headteacher: NaomiRichardsEmail: [email protected] of School: Special Pupils: 25 Age Range: 3-11SATS: No results available Admission: By assessment


PLANTATION PRIMARY SCHOOLHollies Road, L26 0TH0151 487 5678Headteacher: Mike Storey O.B.EEmail: [email protected] of School: Primary SchoolPupils: 595 Age Range: 3-11 Average Clas size: 30 Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast and After School clubsExtra School Activities:Music/instrumentsSports Activities: Football, tag rugby,netball, cricket, swimming, crosscountrySATS: KS2 English Level 4 88% Level 525%, Mathematics Level 4 77%, Level 537%, Science Level 4 95% Level 5 58% Admission: KEAAssociated Schools: Various, mainlyHalewood College

ST ANDREW THE APOSTLECATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLHigher Road, L26 1TD0151 288 8940Headteacher: Mrs J CunninghamEmail: [email protected] of School: Mixed Primary Pupils: 240 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast ClubExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 86%, Level 541%, Mathematics Level 4 86%, Level 531%, Science Level 4 93% Level 5 38%.Languages: FrenchAdmission: KEAAssociated Schools: St Julies, StFrancis Xaviers

ST MARK’S CATHOLIC PRIMARYFir Avenue, L26 0XR0151 288 8950Headteacher: Mrs M GilbertsonEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 151 Age Range: 3-11SATS: KS2 English Level 4 70%, Level5 10%, Mathematics Level 4 85%, Level5 30%, Science Level 4 100%, Level 535%.Admission: KEA and set criteria

HUYTON

BLACKLOW BROW PRIMARYSCHOOLTarbock Road, L36 5XW0151 477 8010Headteacher: Sheila WalmsleyEmail: [email protected]: www.blacklowbrow.co.ukType of School: Primary Pupils: 250 Age Range: 3-11Extra School Activities: Choir, multisports, swimming, French, craft club,instrumental lessons - violin, keyboard,samba.Sports Activities: Football, netball,swimming, cross country, athletics,judo, multi sport, danceSATS: KS2 English Level 4 100%, Level5 41% Mathematics Level 4 86%, Level5 45%, Science Level 4 100%, Level 559%.Admission: KEA or set criteria

HUYTON WITH ROBY C OF EAIDED PRIMARY SCHOOLRupert Road, L36 9TF0151 477 8460Headteacher: Mike CooperEmail: [email protected] of School: Church of EnglandPrimary SchoolPupils: 479 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast and After School clubsExtra School Activities: Dancing,choir, drama, recorder, Christian club,gardening club.

Sports Activities: Physical education,football, netballSATS: KS2 English Level 4 85%, Level 531%, Mathematics Level 4 84%, Level 521%, Science Level 4 92%, Level 5 40%.Admission: KEA or set criteria

KNOWSLEY CENTRAL PRIMARYSUPPORT CENTREMossbrow Road, L36 7SY0151 477 8450Headteacher: Mrs Patricia ThomasEmail: [email protected]: www.knowsleycentral.comType of School: SpecialPupils: 56 Age Range: 2-11 Average Class Size: 8Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: Drama,homeworkSports Activities: PE, footballSATS: KS2 English Level 4 31%,Mathematics Level 4 15%, ScienceLevel 4 38%.Admission: LEA

LONGVIEW COMMUNITYPRIMARY SCHOOLAstley Road, L36 8DB01514778240Headteacher: Keith SkinnerEmail: [email protected]: www.longviewprimary.co.ukType of School: Community PrimaryPupils: 341 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 25Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast Club and After School ClubExtra School Activities: Football,cross country, cricket, etcSports Activities: Swimming, P.E.SATS: KS2 English Level 4 72%, Level5 17%, Mathematics Level 4 70%, Level5 30%, Science Level 4 91%, Level 532%Admission: KEALanguages: FrenchAssociated Schools: Knowsley Hey,Prescot

MALVERN PRIMARY SCHOOLWilloughby Road, L14 6XA0151 477 8230Headteacher: Mrs Julie PeachEmail: [email protected] of School: Mixed PrimarySchool Pupils: 376 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities: AfterSchool clubExtra School Activities: Drama, art,maths, reading, FrenchSports Activities: Physical education,cross country, rugby, netballSATS: KS2 English Level 4 86%, Level 532%, Mathematics Level 4 79%, Level 542%, Science Level 4 84%, Level 5 23%.Languages: French club Admission: KEA or set criteria

MOSSCROFT PRIMARY SCHOOLBedford Close, L36 1XH0151 477 8190Headteacher: Jill AlbertinaEmail: [email protected] of School: Community schoolPupils: 184 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 22Extra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: Football, netball,cricket etcSATS: KS2 English Level 4 71%, Level 514%, Mathematics Level 4 82%, Level 525%, Science Level 4 82%, Level 5 43%.Languages: FrenchAdmission: KEA or set criteriaAssociated Schools: Knowsley Hey

PARK VIEW PRIMARY SCHOOLTwig Lane, L36 2LL0151 477 8120Headteacher: Mr Jimmy ShawEmail: [email protected]: www.ukwatch.org.uk/

parkview.htmlType of School: Community schoolPupils: 319 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 25Extra School Activities: Chess, art,cookerySports Activities: Football, netballSATS: KS2 English Level 4 63%, Level5 20%, Mathematics Level 4 65%, Level5 20%, Science Level 4 96%, Level 533%. Admission: KEA

ROBY PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL Easton Road, L36 4NY0151 477 8340Headteacher: Eric CohenEmail: [email protected] of School: Mixed communityschoolPupils: 233 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 28Pre & After School Activities: PlayTotsExtra School Activities: DanceSports Activities: Physical education,football, netball, cricket and athleticsSATS: KS2 English Level 4 72%, Level5 24%, Mathematics Level 4 76%, Level5 14%, Science Level 4 90%, Level 524%. Admission: KEA or set criteriaAssociated Schools: Bowring

ST AIDAN'S CATHOLIC PRIMARYSCHOOLAdswood Road, L36 7XR0151 477 8370Headteacher: Moira KennewayEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 196 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 27Extra School Activities: Musicals,board games, homework club Sports Activities: Football, netball,athletics, cross country, judo, tagrugby, cricket and basketballSATS: KS2 English Level 4 68%, Level5 12%, Mathematics Level 4 60%, Level5 8%, Science Level 4 68%, Level 5 8%.Languages: FrenchAdmission: KEAAssociated Schools: St EdmundArrowsmith

ST ALOYSIUS CATHOLICPRIMARY SCHOOLTwig Lane, L36 2LF0151 477 8110Headteacher: Ms B BasnettEmail: [email protected] of School: Mixed voluntaryaided school Pupils: 294 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubExtra School Activities: Drama, artclubSports Activities: Football, athletics,etcSATS: KS2 English Level 4 78%, Level5 25%, Mathematics Level 4 80%, Level5 15%, Science Level 4 95%, Level 555%. Languages: SpanishAdmission: KEAAssociated Schools: St EdmundArrowsmith

ST ANNES CATHOLIC PRIMARYSCHOOLMarina Crescent, L36 5XL0151 477 8260Headteacher: Maggie KeatingEmail: [email protected] of School: Mixed Catholicvoluntary aided schoolPupils: 201 Age Range: 4-11 Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: DanceSports Activities: Multi sportsSATS: KS2 English Level 4 95%, Level5 59%, Mathematics Level 4 95%, Level

5 45%, Science Level 4 100%, Level 564%. Admission: KEA

ST COLUMBAS CATHOLICPRIMARY SCHOOLHillside Road, L36 8BL0151 477 8360Headteacher: Ronan DunneEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 262 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 32Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: Dance anddramaSports Activities: Football, athleticsSATS: KS2 English Level 4 66%, Level5 11%, Mathematics Level 4 71%, Level5 18%, Science Level 4 87%, Level 534%.Associated Schools: St EdmundArrowsmith

ST DOMINICS CATHOLIC INFANTSCHOOLSouthdean Road, L14 8UL0151 477 8280Headteacher: Jayne DunnEmail: [email protected] of School: FederatedPupils: 185 Age Range: 4-7Average Class Size: 25Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: Fitbods,dancingSports Activities: FootballLanguages: SpanishAdmission: KEA

ST DOMINICS CATHOLIC JUNIORSCHOOLSouthdean Road, L14 8UL0151 477 8300Headteacher: Jayne DunnEmail: [email protected] of School: FederatedPupils: 194 Age Range: 7-11 Average Class Size: 25Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: Fitbods,dancingSports Activities: FootballSATS: KS2 English Level 4 66%, Level5 29%, Mathematics Level 4 63%, Level5 11%, Science Level 4 80%, Level 525%. Languages: SpanishAdmission: KEA

ST GABRIELS CHURCH OFENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOLEllis Ashton Street, L36 6BH0151 477 8250Headteacher: Kevin BrayshawWeb: www.stgabrielshuyton.infoEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 201 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 30Extra School Activities: Music, art,choirSports Activities: PE, football,netball, judoSATS: KS2 English Level 4 77%, Level5 46%, Mathematics Level 4 92%, Level5 54%, Science Level 4 92%, Level 554%. Languages: FrenchAdmission: KEAAssociated Schools: Knowsley Hey,St Hildas, Archbishop Blanch andothers.

ST JOSEPHS CATHOLICPRIMARY SCHOOLEdenfield Crescent, L36 6DS0151 489 4072Headteacher: Charlie NewsteadWeb: www.stjosephshuyton.co.ukEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary Aided


Pupils: 189 Age Range: 5-11Extra School Activities: Art, maths,band, magazine clubSports Activities: Physical education,football, rugbySATS: KS2 English Level 4 83%, Level5 23%, Mathematics Level 4 93%, Level5 20%, Science Level 4 100%, Level 553%. Admission: KEA

ST MARGARET MARY’SCATHOLIC INFANT SCHOOLPilch Lane, L14 0JG0151 477 8490Headteacher: Miss P DeeganEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedAge Range: 4-7Extra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousAdmission: KEA and set criteria

ST MARGARET MARY’SCATHOLIC JUNIOR SCHOOLPilch Lane, L14 0JG0151 477 8490Headteacher: Mr Kevin MahoneyWeb: www.smmj.co.ukEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 465 Age Range: 7-11Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: SATS: KS2 English Level 4 82%,Level 5 40%, Mathematics Level 4 88%,Level 5 37%, Science Level 4 94%,Level 5 43%. Languages: FrenchAdmission: KEA and set criteria

KIRKBY

HOLY ANGELS' CATHOLICPRIMARY SCHOOLSidney Powell Avenue, L32 0TP0151 477 8400Headteacher: Mrs Ann CoffeyEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 377 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 28Extra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 80%, Level 524%, Mathematics Level 4 65%, Level 520%, Science Level 4 94%, Level 5 44%. Languages: FrenchAdmission: KEAAssociated Schools: All Saints,Maricourt

KIRKBY C OF E PRIMARYSCHOOLHall Lane, L32 1TZ0151 477 8510Headteacher: Mrs Mair HindmarshEmail: [email protected]: www.kirkbyschool.co.ukType of School: Voluntary ControlledSchoolPupils: 292 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 30 (infants) 35(juniors)Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 76%, Level5 26%, Mathematics Level 4 82%, Level5 29%, Science Level 4 91%, Level 556%.Languages: French, GermanAdmission: KEAAssociated Schools: Various

KNOWSLEY NORTHERNPRIMARY SUPPORT CENTREBramcote Walk, L33 9UR0151 477 8140Headteacher: Mrs A Nicholson(Acting)Email: knowsleynorthern@

knowsley.gov.ukType of School: Community SpecialPupils: 36 Age Range: 3-11 Sports Activities: Football clubSATS: KS2 English Level 4 14%,Mathematics Level 4 0%, Science Level5 14%.Admission: KEA

MILLBROOK COMMUNITYPRIMARY SCHOOLKirkby Row, L32 0TG0151 477 8160Headteacher: Jane MaloneyEmail: [email protected] of School: Community PrimaryPupils: 301 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 28Pre & After School Activities:Rainbow child careExtra School Activities: Youth club,dance club, judo club, Mayor’s AwardSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 83%, Level5 22%, Mathematics Level 4 80%, Level5 20%, Science Level 4 88%, Level 532%. Admission: KEAAssociated Schools: Roughwood

OVERDALE PRIMARY SCHOOLRoughwood Drive, L33 9UW0151 477 8180Headteacher: Miss Janet SmithEmail: [email protected] of School: Community PrimaryPupils: 266 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 74%, Level5 14%, Mathematics Level 4 71%, Level5 20%, Science Level 4 94%, Level 531%.Languages: SpanishAdmission: KEAAssociated Schools: Various

PARK BROW COMMUNITYPRIMARY SCHOOLBroad Lane, L32 6QH0151 477 8540Headteacher: Ms Valmai RobertsType of School: Community schoolPupils: 259 Age Range: 3-11 Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: Chess,cookerySports Activities: Football, keep fitSATS: KS2 English Level 4 77%, Level5 8%, Mathematics Level 4 72%, Level5 21%, Science Level 4 90%, Level 533%.Admission: KEA

RAVENSCROFT COMMUNITYPRIMARY SCHOOLEbony Way, L33 1XT0151 477 8290Headteacher: Jeanette HegartyEmail: [email protected] of School: Community schoolPupils: 241 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: Computer,homework clubSports Activities: SportsSATS: KS2 English Level 4 83%, Level5 12%, Mathematics Level 4 92%, Level5 25%, Science Level 4 96%, Level 562%. Admission: KEAAssociated Schools: Kirkby SportsCollege, All Saints

SIMONSWOOD PRIMARYSCHOOLWesthead Avenue, L33 0XN0151 477 8420Headteacher: Phil NewtonEmail: simonswood.de@

knowsley.gov.ukType of School: Community schoolPupils: 217 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 27Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast Club Tuesday, ThursdayExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 83%, Level5 27%, Mathematics Level 4 83%, Level5 27%, Science Level 4 100%, Level 560%. Languages: SpanishAdmission: KEAAssociated Schools: Brookfield,Roughwood, All Saints

ST JOSEPH THE WORKERCATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLBewley Drive, L32 9PF0151 477 8170Headteacher: Christine GordonEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 225 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: Choir, art,cookery, homework clubsSports Activities: Physical education,football, basketball, netballSATS: KS2 English Level 4 84%, Level5 28%, Mathematics Level 4 75%, Level5 25%, Science Level 4 78%, Level 531%. Languages: French, SpanishAdmission: Set criteriaAssociated Schools: All Saints HighSchoolSpecial facilities: Children’s Centre

ST LAURENCES CATHOLICPRIMARY SCHOOLLeeside Avenue, L32 9QX0151 546 4733Headteacher: Paul CroninWeb: www.stlaurenceskirkby.comEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 401 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 31Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: ExtensiveRangeSports Activities: Extensive RangeSATS: KS2 English Level 4 83%, Level5 29%, Mathematics Level 4 79%, Level5 31%, Science Level 4 100%, Level 563%.Languages: ItalianAdmission: KEAAssociated Schools: All Saints

SAINTS PETER AND PAULCATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLMoorfield, L33 1DZ0151 548 6890Headteacher: Mr Joseph WhiteWeb: www.saintspeterandpaul.org.ukEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 345 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Drama, artsand craftsSports Activities: Football, cross-country, athletics, netballSATS: KS2 English Level 4 79%, Level5 25%, Mathematics Level 4 81%, Level5 40%, Science Level 4 92%, Level 550%.Admission: KEAAssociated Schools: All Saints

KNOWSLEY VILLAGE

KNOWSLEY VILLAGECOMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOLSugar Lane, L34 0ER0151 289 5349

Headteacher: Miss C FairhurstEmail: [email protected] of School: Community PrimaryPupils: 183 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 24Pre & After School Activities:Wrap around care available withinschool building.Extra School Activities: Drama,Spanish, citizenship, board games,homework. PTFA community day,bingo, BBQ, fashion show.Sports Activities: Rugby, boys andgirls football, cricket, rounders,swimming, High 5, multi-sports cage,Judo.SATS: English Level 4 89%, Level 521%, Mathematics Level 4 89%, Level 568%, Science Level 4 94%, Level 5 58%.Admission: Nursery – Sept/Jan. Associated Schools: Knowsley ParkLearning Centre

ST JOHN FISHER CATHOLICPRIMARY SCHOOLTithebarn Road, L34 0HA0151 477 8590Headteacher: Mrs Joanne FarrimondEmail: [email protected]: www.stjohnfisherrcprimaryschool.ik.orgType of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 163 Age Range: 4-11Average Class Size: 25Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: Football,badminton, netball, tag rugbySATS: KS2 English Level 4 100%, Level5 14%, Mathematics Level 4 86%, Level5 36%, Science Level 4 100%, Level 536%.Languages: SpanishAdmission: KEAAssociated Schools: St EdumundArrowsmith

PRESCOT

EVELYN COMMUNITY PRIMARYSCHOOLEvelyn Avenue, L34 2SP0151 477 8570Headteacher: Ms C ArnoldEmail: [email protected] of School: Community SchoolPupils: 290 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 30Extra School Activities: Dancing,art, ICTSports Activities: Football, netballetcSATS: KS2 English Level 4 91%, Level5 61%, Mathematics Level 4 85%, Level5 51%, Science Level 4 97%, Level 564%.Languages: FrenchAdmission: Knowsley LAAssociated Schools: Knowsley ParkCentre of Learning

OUR LADY'S CATHOLICPRIMARY SCHOOLWard Street, L34 6JJ0151 477 8220Headteacher: Haydn Boyle BSc PGCENPQHEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 233 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 28Extra School Activities: Brass,woodwind, band, choir, art and craft,dance, games club SHARE, Mayorsaward, dance clubs, bocciaSports Activities: PE, netball,football, basketball, cricket, tennis, pre-school cricket juniors, multi skillsinfants.SATS: KS2 English Level 4 93%, Level5 38%, Mathematics Level 4 100%,Level 5 41%, Science Level 4 100%,Level 5 55%. Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEA


Associated Schools: St EdmundArrowsmith, De La Salle

PRESCOT PRIMARY SCHOOLMaryville Road, L34 2TA0151 432 7100Headteacher: Miss CatherineFairhurstEmail: [email protected] of School: Community Pupils: 426 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: Seasonaland variedSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 89%, Level5 45%, Mathematics Level 4 96%, Level5 45%, Science Level 4 100%, Level 574%.Languages: French, Spanish, GermanAdmission: KEAAssociated Schools: Prescot School

ST LUKES CATHOLIC PRIMARYSCHOOLShaw Lane, L35 5AT0151 426 6917Headteacher: Mrs Maria ClarkeWeb: www.stlukesprescot.ik.orgEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 216 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities: AfterSchool clubExtra School Activities: Dancegroup, India groupSports Activities: Hockey, cricket,high five, cross countrySATS: KS2 English Level 4 85%, Level5 38%, Mathematics Level 4 88%, Level5 29%, Science Level 4 91%, Level 535%.Languages: SpanishAdmission: KEAAssociated Schools: St EdmundArrowsmith

STOCKBRIDGE VILLAGE

BROOKSIDE COMMUNITYPRIMARY SCHOOLCremorne Hey, Waterpark Drive, L28 3QA0151 489 4906Headteacher: Karen EvansEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 178 Age Range: 3-11Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast club, Tuesday, Wednesday &ThursdayExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 75%, Level5 25%, Mathematics Level 4 78%, Level5 28%, Science Level 4 97%, Level 547%.Admission: KEA

NINE TREE PRIMARY SCHOOLHollowcroft, L28 4ED0151 489 8044Headteacher: Mr J ShawEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 107 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 20Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: Variouscookery, artSports Activities: Various, football,netballSATS: KS2 English Level 4 81%, Level5 5%, Mathematics Level 4 76%, Level5 5%, Science Level 4 81%, Level 519%.Languages: FrenchAdmission: KEAAssociated Schools: Knowsley

ST ALBERT’S CATHOLICPRIMARY SCHOOLSteers Croft, L28 8AJ0151 477 8560Headteacher: Mark Nolan (Acting)Email: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 189 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 26Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: Football, rugby etc.SATS: KS2 English Level 4 94%, Level5 42%, Mathematics Level 4 94%, Level5 28%, Science Level 4 100%, Level 547%.Languages: SpanishAdmission: KEAAssociated Schools: Christ The KingCentre for Learning, St John Bosco, DeLa Salle, Cardinal Heenan

ST BRIGIDS CATHOLIC PRIMARYSCHOOLWaterpark Drive, L28 7RE0151 477 8150Headteacher: Mrs G PriceWeb: www.stbrigid.knowsley.sch.ukEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 193 Age Range: 5-11Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: Parpers andtooters, disco dance, homework,drama, art club.Sports Activities: Football,basketball, ju-jitsu, cross country,athletics, multi skillSATS: KS2 English Level 4 84%, Level5 10%, Mathematics Level 4 77%, Level5 32%, Science Level 4 84%, Level 516%.Languages: FrenchAdmission: KEA

WHISTON

HALSNEAD COMMUNITYPRIMARY SCHOOLPennywood Drive, L35 3TT0151 477 8130Headteacher: Mrs A. AbdousEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 437 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 28Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 79%, Level5 24%, Mathematics Level 4 79%, Level5 21%, Science Level 4 93%, Level 548%.Admission: KEA

ST LEO'S AND SOUTHMEADCATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Serving the CommunityLickers Lane, L35 3SR0151 477 8410Headteacher: Jeanette GrundyEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 239 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 25Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: Drama,reading, ICT, music, multicultureSports Activities: Football, rugby,athletics, netballSATS: KS2 English Level 4 59%, Level5 15%, Mathematics Level 4 59%, Level5 20%, Science Level 4 78%, Level 532%.Languages: FrenchAdmission: KEAAssociated Schools: St EdmundArrowsmith, Higherside

WHISTON WILLIS COMMUNITYPRIMARY Milton Avenue0151 477 8270Headteacher: Mrs Elaine MaloneyEmail: [email protected] of School: Community PrimaryPupils: 337 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 28Pre & After School Activities: LocalSolutions breakfast & after schoolclubs, holiday clubsExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 91% Level 521%, Mathematics Level 4 93% Level 525%, Science Level 4 98% Level 5 38%Languages: French and SpanishAdmission: KEAAssociated Schools: VariousSpecial facilities: SherwoodChildren’s Centre including LocalSolutions Nursery, Sport EnglandSpace for Sports and Arts and multipurpose room.

ST MARY AND ST PAULBryer Road L35 5DN0151 426 6869Headteacher: Neil DixonWeb: www.smsp.org.uk(under construction)Type of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 144 Age Range: 3-11SATS: KS2 English Level 4 91% Level 518%, Mathematics Level 4 82% Level 527%, Science Level 4 91% Level 5 64%

SEFTONAINSDALE

ST JOHN'S CHURCH OFENGLAND PRIMARYSandbrook Road, PR8 3JE01704 578427Headteacher: Mrs L DeninsonEmail: [email protected]: www.ainsdalestjohns.comType of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 212 Age Range: 5-11Pre & After School Activities:Fun4Kidz after school care 3.30-6 pmdailyExtra School Activities: Range ofover 20 clubs across schoolSports Activities: Football, netball,cricket, swimming, multi-skills,athletics, dance and much moreSATS: KS2 English Level 4 91% Level 541%, Mathematics Level 4 91% Level 532%, Science Level 4 97% Level 5 41%Languages: Year 4 – Year 6 Spanishand FrenchAdmission: Criteria is obtainable fromschoolAssociated Schools: Various

AINTREE

AINTREE DAVENHILL PRIMARYAintree Lane, L10 8LE0151 526 1162Headteacher: Mrs K CoyleEmail: [email protected]: www.aintreedavenhill.org.ukType of School: CommunityPupils: 463 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 27Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: Various eg football,netballSATS: KS2 English Level 4 88% Level 512%, Mathematics Level 4 90% Level 547%, Science Level 4 98% Level 5 61%Languages: SpanishAdmission: SEAAssociated Schools: Maghull HighSpecial facilities: ICT suite,interactive whiteboards

HOLY ROSARY CATHOLICPRIMARYOriel Drive L10 6NJ0151 288 6206Headteacher: Mrs DimeckType of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 422 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: Football, etcSATS: KS2 English Level 4 100% Level5 45%, Mathematics Level 4 96% Level5 47%, Science Level 4 100% Level 536%Languages: SpanishAdmission: SEA

BOOTLE

ALL SAINTS CATHOLICPRIMARYHemans Street, L20 4QS and Chesnut Grove, L20 4LX0151 922 51380151 922 2440Headteacher: Mr S. J. Sanderson(both sites)Email: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 416 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 25Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 82% Level 512%, Mathematics Level 4 85% Level 520%, Science Level 4 77% Level 5 23%Languages: Spanish, ChineseAssociated Schools: Savio High

BEDFORD PRIMARYQuarry Road, L20 9LJ 0151 922 1467Headteacher: Mrs Ruth BraithwaiteEmail: [email protected]: www.bedfordprimary.co.ukType of School: CommunityPupils: 383 Age Range: 4-11Average Class Size: 29Pre & After School Activities: Rise& Shine Breakfast club £1 per child7.30-8.50am, pick ups from localregistered after-school childcareproviders Extra School Activities: Cookery,podcasting, reading club, table tennis,homework club, netball, TaekwondoSports Activities: Cricket, tag rugby,swimming, football, hockey, athletics,tri golfSATS: 2008 KS2 English Level 4 83%Level 5 11%, Mathematics Level 4 83%Level 5 20%, Science Level 4 96% Level5 39%Languages: SpanishAdmission: SEAAssociated Schools: Hillside

CHRIST CHURCH CE PRIMARYBrookhill Road, L20 3JL0151 922 2136Headteacher: Mr G WattsEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 412 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 27Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast club (drop in)Sports Activities: Football, athletics,tag-rugby, rounders, basketballSATS: KS2 English Level 4 81% Level 517%, Mathematics Level 4 83% Level 522%, Science Level 4 90% Level 5 51%Languages: SpanishAdmission: SEAAssociated Schools: Hillside

GRANGE PRIMARYStonyfield, L30 0QS 0151 924 7917Headteacher: Mr B NorburyWeb: www.grange-futureschool.co.uk


Type of School: CommunityPupils: 275 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 24Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: Dance,languages, study supportSports Activities: FootballSATS: KS2 English Level 4 54% Level 514%, Mathematics Level 4 63% Level 59%, Science Level 4 77% Level 5 26%Languages: Mandarin, SpanishAdmission: SEAAssociated Schools: Bootle High,Litherland

HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLICPRIMARYPoulsom Drive, L30 2NR 0151 525 7497Headteacher: Mr Paul DavenportType of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 235 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 26Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 87% Level 59%, Mathematics Level 4 83% Level 59%, Science Level 4 87% Level 5 22%Admission: SEAAssociated Schools: St Ambrose

LANDER ROAD PRIMARYLander Road, L21 8JD 0151 922 5760 Type of School: CommunityHeadteacher: Barbara BillingsleyEmail: [email protected]: 249 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 27Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast club, Wrap Around careExtra School Activities: Dance,drama, choirSports Activities: Football, tag rugby,judoSATS: KS2 English Level 4 74% Level 514%, Mathematics Level 4 94% Level 531%, Science Level 4 97% Level 5 46%Languages: SpanishAdmission: SEAAssociated Schools: Litherland High

LINACRE PRIMARYThornton Road, L20 5ED 0151 922 1466 Headteacher: Mrs Elaine HaneyEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 197 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: Dance,Spanish, sign language, cookery, ICT,science, stay & play, active kids.Sports Activities: Basketball, netball,football, multi-skills, cricketSATS: KS2 English Level 4 72% Level 520%, Mathematics Level 4 76% Level 512%, Science Level 4 84% Level 5 20%Languages: French, SpanishAdmission: SEAAssociated Schools: St George ofEngland, Hillside

OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAMCATHOLIC PRIMARYStand Park Avenue, L30 3SA 0151 525 0395Headteacher: Mr B M ShielsType of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 349 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 22Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: Homework,drama, chairleaderSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 78% Level 55%, Mathematics Level 4 78% Level 523%, Science Level 4 98% Level 5 50%Admission: SEA

SPRINGWELL PARK COMMUNITYPRIMARYMenai Road, L20 6PG 0151 288 6054Headteacher: Mrs J. D. SmoultEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 311 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 25Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: Football,basketball, hockey, etc.SATS: KS2 English Level 4 78% Level 514%, Mathematics Level 4 76% Level 53%, Science Level 4 89% Level 5 32%Languages: SpanishAdmission: SEAAssociated Schools: St George ofEngland, Hillside, Savio HighSpecial facilities: Brand new school,IT suite, childrens centre

ST BENEDICT'S CATHOLICPRIMARYCopy Lane, L30 7PG 0151 526 6423 Headteacher: Mr C. T. VaudreyEmail: [email protected]: www.stbenedicts.co.ukType of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 311 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 28Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: ChildrensuniversitySports Activities: Football, netball,rounders etc.SATS: KS2 English Level 4 86% Level 516%, Mathematics Level 4 89% Level 525%, Science Level 4 89% Level 5 27% Admission: SEA or by appointmentAssociated Schools: St AmbroseBarlow

ST MONICA'S CATHOLICPRIMARYAintree Road, L20 9EB 0151 525 1245Headteacher: Mr Paul KinsellaType of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 441 Age Range: 3-11Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: Arts clubSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 89% Level 543%, Mathematics Level 4 93% Level 557%, Science Level 4 98% Level 5 70%Admission: SEA

ST OSWALD'S CE PRIMARYRonald Ross Avenue, L30 5RH 0151 525 4580Headteacher: Dr Margaret EllamsEmail: [email protected]: www.stoswaldsnetherton.comType of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 241 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: Spanish,Study SupportSports Activities: Football, rugby etcSATS: KS2 English Level 4 65% Level 530%, Mathematics Level 4 70% Level 517%, Science Level 4 87% Level 5 30%Languages: SpanishAdmission: SEA

ST ROBERT BELLARMINECATHOLIC PRIMARYHarris Drive, L20 6ED 0151 922 1216Headteacher: Mrs Mairead DowellEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 221 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:

Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 97% Level 539%, Mathematics Level 4 87% Level 539%, Science Level 4 100% Level 5 65%Languages: SpanishAdmission: SEA or by set criteriaAssociated Schools: Savio HighSchool, St Wilfrids

THOMAS GRAY PRIMARYJUNIOR DEPARTMENT/ INFANTDEPARTMENTChesnut Grove, L20 4LX 0151 922 3723Headteacher: Miss S J MorelandEmail: [email protected] of School: PrimaryPupils: 307 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 24Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: DramaDanceSports Activities: Football,basketball, netball, tag rugby.SATS: KS2 English Level 4 65% Level 520%, Mathematics Level 4 74% Level 535%, Science Level 4 85% Level 5 33%Languages: SpanishAdmission: SEAAssociated Schools: St George ofEngland

CROSBY

ATHERTON HOUSE SCHOOL6 Alexandra Road, L23 7TF0151 924 5578Headteacher: Mrs Alice ApelEmail: [email protected]: www.athertonhouseschool.co.ukType of School: Independent DayNurseryPupils: 60 Age Range: 0-5Average Class Size: 8Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast club, holiday club,wraparound careSATS: N/ALanguages: FrenchAdmission: Inclusive

MERCHANT TAYLORS’ SCHOOLS- JUNIOR BOYSLiverpool Road, L23 0QP0151 928 3307Headteacher: Mrs J ThomasEmail: [email protected]: www.merchanttaylors.comType of School: Independent DaySchoolPupils: 156 Boys Age Range: 7-11 Average Class Size: 22Extra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: Not availableAdmission: Independent

MERCHANT TAYLORS’ SCHOOLS– STANFIELD MIXED INFANTSAND JUNIOR GIRLS134 Liverpool Road, L23 5TH0151 924 1506Headteacher: Miss J E YardleyWeb: www.merchanttaylors.comType of School: Independent DaySchoolPupils: 320 Boys and Girls Age Range: Boys and Girls 4-7 GirlsOnly 7-11Average Class Size: 18Extra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: Not availableAdmission: Independent

FOREFIELD JUNIORForefield Lane, L23 9TJ 0151 924 3971 Headteacher: Mr R. F. NaylorEmail: [email protected]: www.forefieldjuniors.co.uk

Type of School: CommunityPupils: 385 Age Range: 7-11Average Class Size: 35Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast and after school clubavailableExtra School Activities: Choir,recorders, guitars, woodwind, brass,percussion, dance, chess, youngengineers, young animatorsSports Activities: Football, cricket,netball, judo, athletics, tag rugby, crosscountrySATS: KS2 English Level 4 92% Level 544%, Mathematics Level 4 90% Level 548%, Science Level 4 98% Level 5 78%Languages: FrenchAdmission: SEAAssociated Schools: Forefield,Chesterfield, St Michaels CofE

GREAT CROSBY CATHOLICPRIMARYThe Northern Road, L23 2RQ 0151 924 8661Headteacher: Mr Peter O’DowdEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 695 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 31Extra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: Football, rounders,netball, etc.SATS: KS2 English Level 4 97% Level 560%, Mathematics Level 4 97% Level 561%, Science Level 4 98% Level 5 66%Languages: Spanish, French, ChineseAdmission: SEAAssociated Schools: Sacred Heart

ST LUKE'S HALSALL CEPRIMARYCooks Road, L23 2TB0151 924 5142Headteacher: Mrs Sue KerwinEmail: [email protected]: www.stlukeshalsall.co.ukType of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 244 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 28Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubs & wrap-around care for nursery pupilsExtra School Activities: Variousincluding chess & dramaSports Activities: Football, cricket,rugby, netball, Active MarkSATS: KS2 English Level 4 91% Level 554%, Mathematics Level 4 91% Level 554%, Science Level 4 97% Level 5 83%Admission: LEAAssociated Schools: St Michael’s,Chesterfield

ST MARY'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Back Lane, L23 4UA 0151 924 4447Headteacher: Mr P M HennessyType of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 93 Age Range: 5-11Average Class Size: 24Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: Football,basketball, swimmingSATS: KS2 English Level 4 100% Level5 40%, Mathematics Level 4 93% Level5 47%, Science Level 4 100% Level 567%Languages: FrenchAdmission: SEAAssociated Schools: Holy Family

ST MARY’S COLLEGE, CROSBYEverest Road, L23 5TW0151 924 3926Headteacher: Mr M Kennedyemail: [email protected]: www.stmarys.acType of School: IndependentAge range: 0-18Class size: 15Extra School Activities: IT, AmnestyInternational, debating, young


enterprise, art club, chess club, SPUC,design club, French circle, maths club,SVP, school council, justice and peace,DoE award scheme, stage band,orchestra, choirs, concert band, youngwriters, Lourdes group, drama club,science club, CCF, Spanish club, youngLIFE.Sporting Activities: Athletics, crosscountry, netball, football, rugby, tennis,cricket, badminton, basketball, dance,fitness, gymnastics, hockey, multi-gym,rounders, swimming, triathlon,volleyball.Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)99%, A Level 99%Admission: Interview, reference andexamination

ST NICHOLAS' CE PRIMARYNicholas Road, L23 6TS 0151 924 1204Headteacher: Miss Sara HowardEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 197 Age Range: 4-11Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After school clubsExtra School Activities: Drama, art,choir, modern foreign languages group,wildlife after school club.Sports Activities: Athletics, football,judo, multi-sports, netball, rugby,gymnastics, dance.SATS: KS2 English Level 4 100% Level5 57%, Mathematics Level 4 100%Level 5 50%, Science Level 4 100%Level 5 87%Languages: Spanish, SwedishAdmission: SEA

URSULINE CATHOLIC PRIMARYNicholas Road, L23 6TT 0151 924 1704Headteacher: Mr McQueenType of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 396 Age Range: 4-11Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: Hockey, swimmingSATS: KS2 English Level 4 83% Level 523%, Mathematics Level 4 86% Level 534%, Science Level 4 95% Level 5 41%Languages: SpanishAdmission: SEAAssociated Schools: Sacred Heart

VALEWOOD PRIMARYSherwood Avenue, L23 7YG 0151 924 0483Headteacher: Mrs Debby RigbyEmail: [email protected]: www.valewood.co.ukType of School: CommunityPupils: 211 Age Range: 4-11Average Class Size: 28Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: FootballSATS: KS2 English Level 4 83% Level 537%, Mathematics Level 4 90% Level 537%, Science Level 4 100% Level 5 47%Languages: SpanishAdmission: SEA with certain criteria

FORMBY

FRESHFIELD PRIMARYWatchyard Lane, L37 3JT 01704 876567Headteacher: Mr V OsbaldestonEmail: [email protected] of School: Community Pupils: 262 Age Range: 3 to 11Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: Drama,performing artsSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 86% Level 5

39%, Mathematics Level 4 78% Level 542%, Science Level 4 92% Level 5 47%Languages: Spanish, FrenchAdmission: SEA or apply to schoolAssociated Schools: Formby High,Range HighSpecial facilities: Nursery

OUR LADY OF COMPASSIONCATHOLIC PRIMARYBull Cop, L37 8BZ01704 877281Headteacher: Mrs LynnEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 283 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 28Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: Choir,computer clubSports Activities: Netball, runningclub, footballSATS: KS2 English Level 4 97% Level 557%, Mathematics Level 4 100% Level5 46%, Science Level 4 100% Level 571%Languages: SpanishAdmission: SEAAssociated Schools: Holy FamilyHigh School

REDGATE PRIMARYRegdate, L37 4EW 01704 385960Headteacher: Mrs Wendy GrimeEmail: [email protected]: www.redgateprimary.comType of School: CommunityPupils: 140 Age Range: 5-11Average Class Size: 24Pre & After School Activities: Outof School club 8am-5.30pmExtra School Activities: ICT, dance,chess, needlecraft, French, recordersSports Activities: Football, netball,cricket, hockey, tennis, multisport, tagrugby, Activemark award 2007.SATS: KS2 English Level 4 90% Level 530%, Mathematics Level 4 95% Level 545%, Science Level 4 100% Level 5 30%Languages: French, SpanishAdmission: SEAAssociated Schools: Range High,Formby HighSpecial facilities: IWB in each room

ST JEROME'S CATHOLICPRIMARYGreenloons Drive, L37 2LX 0151 288 6003Headteacher: Mrs E. D. PeatEmail: [email protected]: stjeromesprimary school.co.ukType of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 207 Age Range: 5-11Average Class Size: 30Extra School Activities: ChessSports Activities: Football, netballSATS: KS2 English Level 4 97% Level 562%, Mathematics Level 4 97% Level 566%, Science Level 4 97% Level 5 83%Languages: French, ItalianAdmission: SEAAssociated Schools: Holy FamilyHigh School

ST LUKE'S CE PRIMARYJubilee Road, L37 2HW 01704 872692Headteacher: Mrs Sharon CoweyEmail: [email protected]: www.stlukesformby.orgType of School: Voluntary ControlledPupils: 415 Age Range: 4-11Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 92% Level 533%, Mathematics Level 4 83% Level 538%, Science Level 4 90% Level 5 58%Admission: SEA

TRINITY ST PETER'S CEPRIMARYParadise Lane, L37 7EJ 01704 876391Headteacher: Mr M DuttonEmail: [email protected]: www.trinitystpeters.com (underconstruction)Type of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 223 Age Range: 3-11Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 94% Level 535%, Mathematics Level 4 94% Level 532%, Science Level 4 97% Level 5 41%Admission: SEASpecial facilities: New purpose builtFoundation Stage

WOODLANDS PRIMARYWoodlands Road, L37 2JN 01704 876444Headteacher: Mr Simon GrilliEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 364 Age Range: 4-11Average Class Size: 31Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: Dance,variousSports Activities: Tag rugby, netball,gymSATS: KS2 English Level 4 96% Level 569%, Mathematics Level 4 90% Level 554%, Science Level 4 100% Level 5 59%Admission: SEAAssociated Schools: Range High

LITHERLAND

BEACH ROAD PRIMARYBeach Road, L21 2PG 0151 928 7773 Headteacher: Mr Lawrence CrillyType of School: CommunityPupils: 170 Age Range: 3-11Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: Dance clubSports Activities: FootballSATS: (2007 results) KS2 English Level4 78% Level 5 13%, Mathematics Level4 81% Level 5 13%, Science Level 488% Level 5 22%Admission: SEA

ENGLISH MARTYRS CATHOLICPRIMARYSchool Lane, L21 7LX 0151 928 5601Headteacher: Mrs P O’BrienEmail: [email protected]: www.englishmartyrs.co.ukType of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 470 Age Range: 4-11 Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 95% Level 578%, Mathematics Level 4 100% Level5 52%, Science Level 4 98% Level 577%Languages: SpanishAdmission: SEAAssociated Schools: St Wilfrids

HATTON HILL PRIMARYAlwyn Avenue, L21 9NZ 0151 928 7012Headteacher: Mrs H LyallEmail: [email protected]: www.hattonhill.co.ukType of School: CommunityPupils: 380 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 27Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: Various

Sports Activities: Various egmultisportSATS: KS2 English Level 4 80% Level 520%, Mathematics Level 4 80% Level 518%, Science Level 4 84% Level 5 29%Languages: SpanishAdmission: SEAAssociated Schools: Litherland High

LITHERLAND MOSS PRIMARYMoss Lane, L21 7NW 0151 928 4544Headteacher: Sarah GreerEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 146 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 20Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsSports Activities: Football, netball,etc.SATS: KS2 English Level 4 94% Level 544%, Mathematics Level 4 94% Level 525%, Science Level 4 94% Level 5 31%Languages: SpanishAdmission: SEAAssociated Schools: Litherland HighSpecial facilities: Children Centre,Accessible school

ST ELIZABETH'S CATHOLICPRIMARYWebster Street, L21 8JH 0151 922 5752Headteacher: Mrs SullivanType of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 345 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 29Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: Various,crafts, choirSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 80% Level 524%, Mathematics Level 4 75% Level 518%, Science Level 4 87% Level 5 38%Admission: SEAAssociated Schools: St Wilfrids

ST PHILIP'S CE PRIMARYChurch Road, L21 8NZ 0151 928 1483Headteacher: Mrs Marian HodgsonEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary ControlledPupils: 212 Age Range: 5-11Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: Dance,music club, art club, gardening club,athletics clubSports Activities: Football,swimming, dance.Languages: Spanish, Italian, ChineseAdmission: SEAAssociated Schools: Litherland HighSchool

LYDIATE

LYDIATE PRIMARYLambshear Lane, L31 2JZ 0151 526 2657Headteacher: Mr BatchelorEmail: [email protected]: www.lydiateprimary.co.ukType of School: CommunityPupils: 324 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 26Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: Football, judo,fencing, etc.SATS: KS2 English Level 4 92% Level 533%, Mathematics Level 4 95% Level 556%, Science Level 4 100% Level 5 62%Languages: SpanishAdmission: SEA

ST GREGORY'S CATHOLICPRIMARYSandy Lane, L31 2LB 0151 526 5856


Headteacher: Mrs D. Albon Type of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 202 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 27Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & Wraparound clubExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: Various throughoutthe year, seasonalSATS: KS2 English Level 4 82% Level 533%, Mathematics Level 4 73% Level 521%, Science Level 4 97% Level 5 48%Languages: SpanishAdmission: SEAAssociated Schools: Maricourt

ST THOMAS'S CE PRIMARYKenyons Lane, L31 0BP 0151 531 9955Headteacher: Mrs Ann Lock, B.A.HonsEmail: [email protected]: www.stthomaslydiate.co.ukType of School: Voluntary AidedChurch of EnglandPupils: 183 Age Range: 4-11Average Class Size: 26Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast, After School and HolidayclubsExtra School Activities: Dance,chess, art, guitarSports Activities: Football, rugby,basketball, judoSATS: KS2 English Level 4 97% Level 522%, Mathematics Level 4 97% Level 541%, Science Level 4 97% Level 5 56%Admission: Contact schoolSpecial facilities: Nursery 8.00am-6.00pm

MAGHULL

GREEN PARK PRIMARYGreen Lane, L31 8BW 0151 526 2755Headteacher: Mr G HewerWeb: www.greenparkschool.org.ukType of School: CommunityPupils: 271 Age Range: 3-11Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 94% Level 552%, Mathematics Level 4 82% Level 536%, Science Level 4 97% Level 5 36% Admission: SEA

HUDSON PRIMARYMoorhey Road, L31 5LE 0151 526 1568Headteacher: Ms AllenEmail: [email protected]: www.hudsonprimary.co.ukType of School: CommunityPupils: 145 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 20 Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsSports Activities: Football,swimming etc.SATS: KS2 English Level 4 81% Level 526%, Mathematics Level 4 74% Level 530%, Science Level 4 89% Level 5 44%Admission: SEASpecial facilities: Surestart ChildrensCentre

NORTHWAY PRIMARYDodds Lane, L31 9AA 0151 526 2565Headteacher: Mrs GillEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 320 Age Range: 3-11Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsSATS: KS2 English Level 4 89% Level 536%, Mathematics Level 4 86% Level 532%, Science Level 4 93% Level 5 66%Admission: SEA

ST ANDREW'S MAGHULL CE PRIMARYDeyes Lane, L31 6DE 0151 526 1378Headteacher: Mr F DriessenEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary ControlledPupils: 356 Age Range: 5-11Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: Drama,chess, Bible club, dancing, choir,gardening, craft, magazineSports Activities: Netball, footballSATS: KS2 English Level 4 92% Level 539%, Mathematics Level 4 90% Level 538%, Science Level 4 98% Level 5 41%Languages: SpanishAdmission: SEA

ST GEORGE'S CATHOLICPRIMARYDennett Close, L31 5PD0151 526 1624Headteacher: Mr L McKayType of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 226 Age Range: 3-11Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 94% Level 541%, Mathematics Level 4 97% Level 544%, Science Level 4 97% Level 5 66%Admission: SEAAssociated Schools: Maricourt

ST JOHN BOSCO CATHOLICPRIMARYGreen Lane, L31 8BW 0151 520 2628Headteacher: Daniel MacAreavyEmail: [email protected]: www.stjohnboscoprimary.co.ukType of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 196 Age Range: 4-11Average Class Size: 28Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast club, full after schoolprovision until 6pmExtra School Activities: After Schoollessons, computer club, drama,recorder, guitar etc.Sports Activities: Swimming,football, netball, tag rugby, tennis,gymnasticsSATS: KS2 English Level 4 93% Level 532%, Mathematics Level 4 89% Level 525%, Science Level 4 100% Level 5 57%Languages: SpanishAdmission: SEAAssociated Schools: Maricourt High

SUMMERHILL PRIMARYPoverty Lane, L31 3DT 0151 526 1343Headteacher: Mrs L NelsonEmail: [email protected]: www.summerhill primary.comType of School: CommunityPupils: 205 Age Range: 4-11Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: Art club, ITclub, singing clubSports Activities: Football, netball,dance, basketball, golfSATS: KS2 English Level 4 89% Level 554%, Mathematics Level 4 93% Level 532%, Science Level 4 96% Level 5 57%Languages: Italian, FrenchAdmission: SEA

MELLING

MELLING PRIMARYWheeler Drive, L31 1DA 0151 547 3349Headteacher: Mr C MitchellEmail: [email protected]: www.mellingprimary.co.ukType of School: Community

Pupils: 210 Age Range: 4-11Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast club and After school clubExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 90% Level 532%, Mathematics Level 4 87% Level 552%, Science Level 4 97% Level 5 58%Admission: SEAAssociated Schools: Maghull High,Deyes, Maricourt

NETHERTON

NETHERTON MOSS PRIMARYSwifts Lane, L30 3RU 0151 525 5026Headteacher: Mrs ScottEmail: [email protected]: www.nethertonmoss.co.ukType of School: CommunityPupils: 177 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubSATS: KS2 English Level 4 76% Level 517%, Mathematics Level 4 79% Level 541%, Science Level 4 90% Level 5 41%Languages: French, SpanishAdmission: SEAAssociated Schools: Bootle High

SEAFORTH

OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEACATHOLIC PRIMARYKepler Street, Seaforth. L21 3TE 0151 928 3158Headteacher: Mr D. IliffEmail: [email protected]: www.ourladystarofthesea.sefton.ukType of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 164 Age Range: 3-11Pre & After School Activities: AfterSchool clubExtra School Activities: Fun & kidssummer school, drama, homework,computer clubsSATS: KS2 English Level 4 68% Level 59%, Mathematics Level 4 82% Level 536%, Science Level 4 91% Level 5 27%Admission: Application form with setcriteria.Associated Schools: St Wilfrids HighSchool

SOUTHPORT

BIRKDALE PRIMARYMatlock Road, PR8 4EL 01704 567516Headteacher: Mr P KellyEmail: [email protected]: www.birkdaleprimary.org/Type of School: CommunityPupils: 368 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 30Extra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 94% Level 543%, Mathematics Level 4 98% Level 545%, Science Level 4 98% Level 5 53%Languages: Spanish, FrenchAdmission: SEA

BISHOP DAVID SHEPPARD CEPRIMARYDevonshire Road, PR9 7BZ 01704 227987Headteacher: Mrs S TaskerEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 161 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 25Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School, Wrap AroundCareExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: Football, netball,cricket, etc.SATS: KS2 English Level 4 65% Level 5

9%, Mathematics Level 4 70% Level 535%, Science Level 4 83% Level 5 43%Languages: FrenchAdmission: SEAAssociated Schools: Meols Comp

CHURCHTOWN PRIMARYSt Cuthberts Road, PR9 7NN 01704 508500Headteacher: Mr D WalkerEmail: [email protected]: www.churchtown.org.ukType of School: CommunityPupils: 880 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 89% Level 541%, Mathematics Level 4 89% Level 548%, Science Level 4 94% Level 5 67%Languages: FrenchAdmission: SEA or by contact withschool.Associated Schools: Stanley High

FARNBOROUGH ROAD JUNIORFarnborough Road, PR8 3DF 01704 577625Headteacher: Mr A AntellEmail: [email protected]: www.farnboroughroadjuniors.co.ukType of School: CommunityPupils: 524 Age Range: 7-11Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast and After School clubsExtra School Activities: Singing,dancing, recorder, craft, circus,orchestra, ICT plus many others.Sports Activities: Netball, judo,fencing, football, cricket, rugby,athletics plus many othersSATS: KS2 English Level 4 86% Level 539%, Mathematics Level 4 80% Level 534%, Science Level 4 90% Level 5 52%Admission: SEAAssociated Schools: Greenbank HighSchool, Birkdale High School

HOLY FAMILY CATHOLICPRIMARYNorwood Crescent, PR9 7DU01704 213084Headteacher: Mrs QuinnEmail: [email protected]: www.holyfamilyprimary. comType of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 218 Age Range: 4-11Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubs, HolidayclubExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 95% Level 525%, Mathematics Level 4 91% Level 543%, Science Level 4 100% Level 5 50%Languages: SpanishAdmission: SEAAssociated Schools: Christ the King

HOLY TRINITY CE PRIMARY Manchester Road, PR9 9AZ 01704 538366Headteacher: Mrs Sue MawdsleyEmail: [email protected]: www.holytrinityprimary.co.ukType of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 200 Age Range: 5-11Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: ChildrensUniversity, variousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 83% Level 521%, Mathematics Level 4 66% Level 510%, Science Level 4 90% Level 5 28%Admission: Appointment with setcriteria.


KEW WOODS PRIMARYOvington Drive, PR8 6JW 01704 533478Headteacher: Mr Des StubbsEmail: [email protected]: www.kewwoods.co.ukType of School: CommunityPupils: 348 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 91% Level 538%, Mathematics Level 4 83% Level 551%, Science Level 4 96% Level 5 62% Admission: SEA

KINGS MEADOW PRIMARYMeadow Lane, PR8 3RS01704 578512Headteacher: Mrs Alison WatsonEmail: [email protected]: www.kingsmeadowprimary.com Type of School: CommunityPupils: 166 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 20Pre & After School Activities: Wraparound care for nursery children,holiday club, Breakfast and AfterSchool careExtra School Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 84% Level 526%, Mathematics Level 4 79% Level 516%, Science Level 4 84% Level 5 26%Languages: French and Spanish

LARKFIELD PRIMARYPreston New Road, PR9 8PA 01704 224720Headteacher: Mr Tim BaldwinEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 270 Age Range: 5-11Average Class Size: 28Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: Football, netball,etc.SATS: KS2 English Level 4 98% Level 551%, Mathematics Level 4 91% Level 536%, Science Level 4 100% Level 5 83%Languages: French, SpanishAdmission: SEAAssociated Schools: Stanley HighSchool

LINAKER PRIMARYSefton Street, PR8 5DB 01704 532343Headteacher: Mr Colin ColemanEmail: [email protected]: www.linakerschool.co.ukType of School: Primary & ChildrensCentrePupils: 449 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: Drama,language, dance, multi skillsSports Activities: Judo, football,cricket, netball, etc.SATS: KS2 English Level 4 81% Level 520%, Mathematics Level 4 81% Level 517%, Science Level 4 89% Level 5 39%Languages: French, SpanishAdmission: SEAAssociated Schools: Greenbank,Birkdale High, Stanley, Meols CopsSpecial facilities: Nursery, 0-5childcare

MARSHSIDE PRIMARYElswick Road, PR9 9XA 01704 211177Headteacher: Mr A. McCoyEmail: [email protected]: www.marshsideprimary.org.ukType of School: CommunityPupils: 200 Age Range: 4-11Average Class Size: 29

Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: Various, butlots of!Sports Activities: Football, netball,judo, street dance, cheerleading,fencing, skateboarding, speedstacking, multi-skills, etc.SATS: 2008 KS2 English Level 4 97%Level 5 30%, Mathematics Level 4 97%Level 5 48%, Science Level 4 100%Level 5 55%Languages: SpanishAdmission: SEAAssociated Schools: Local highschoolsSpecial facilities: Toddler group – preschool, fully equipped medical room fordisabled children

NORWOOD PRIMARYNorwood Crescent, PR9 7DU 01704 211960Headteacher: Mrs D PrinceType of School: CommunityPupils: 410 Age Range: 5-11Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 88% Level 524%, Mathematics Level 4 93% Level 544%, Science Level 4 97% Level 5 61%Admission: SEA

OUR LADY OF LOURDESCATHOLIC PRIMARYGrantham Road, PR8 4LT 01704 568375Headteacher: Mrs P. A. SpeedEmail: [email protected]: www.ololprimray.co.ukType of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 554 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 28Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: Activemark AwardSATS: KS2 English Level 4 89% Level 525%, Mathematics Level 4 86% Level 527%, Science Level 4 92% Level 5 38%Languages: French, SpanishAdmission: SEA

SHORESIDE PRIMARYWestminster Drive, PR8 2QZ01704 576040Headteacher: Mr D. ThomasEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 267 Age Range: 5-11Average Class Size: 28Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 79% Level 527%, Mathematics Level 4 69% Level 531% Science Level 4 90% Level 5 44%Languages: FrenchAdmission: SEAAssociated Schools: Greenbank Girls,Birkdale Boys, Formby HighSpecial facilities: Nursery

ST JOHN'S CE PRIMARY Rufford Road, PR9 8JH 01704 227441Headteacher: Mr Daniel R G HainsEmail: [email protected]: www.stjohnsprimary.co.ukType of School: Voluntary ControlledPupils: 206 Age Range: 4-11Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: ExtensiverangeSports Activities: Extensive rangeSATS: KS2 English Level 4 93% Level 526%, Mathematics Level 4 77% Level 537%, Science Level 4 89% Level 5 37%Languages: FrenchAdmission: SEA

Associated Schools: Stanley HighSchool Specialist Sports College

ST PATRICK'S CATHOLICPRIMARYRadnor Drive, PR9 9RR 01704 225906Headteacher: Mr BevinEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 289 Age Range: 5-11Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 98% Level 535%, Mathematics Level 4 96% Level 544%, Science Level 4 98% Level 5 50%Admission: SEAAssociated Schools: Christ the King

ST PHILIP'S CE PRIMARYSOUTHPORTHampton Road, PR8 6SS 01704 535737Headteacher: Mr Brian JohnsonEmail: [email protected] Type of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 209 Age Range: 5-11Average Class Size: 30Extra School Activities: Computerclub, drama clubs (Infant and Junior)recorder club, choirSports Activities: Tag rugby, cricket,netball, girls football, boys football.SATS: KS2 English Level 4 87% Level 527%, Mathematics Level 4 97% Level 547%, Science Level 4 97% Level 5 63%Languages: FrenchAdmission: SEA

ST TERESA'S CATHOLIC INFANTAND NURSERYEverton Road, PR8 4BT01704 567528Headteacher: Miss Anna GavinEmail: [email protected]: www.st-teresas-school.co.ukType of School: InfantPupils: 123 Age Range: 3-7Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities: Afterschool clubsSATS: (2009) speaking and listeningGrade 3 or above 48% (national 21%),Reading 31% (national 25%),Writing17% (national 12%), Mathematics 28%(national 21%) Languages: English, Polish spoken byTA, FrenchAdmission: SEASpecial facilities: Electronicwhiteboards

THORNTON

ST WILLIAM OF YORK CATHOLICPRIMARYSt William Road, L23 9XH 0151 924 7280Headteacher: Mr David Ryan

Email: [email protected]: www.stwilliamofyork.co.ukType of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 220 Age Range: 3-11Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: ExtensiveSports Activities: ExtensiveSATS: KS2 English Level 4 96% Level 535%, Mathematics Level 4 100% Level5 52%, Science Level 4 100% Level 578%Admission: SEAAssociated Schools: Holy FamilyCatholic High SchoolSpecial facilities: Physio room forphysically disabled children

THORNTON PRIMARYEdge Lane, L23 4TF 0151 924 6777Headteacher: Mrs C. ThursfieldEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 141 Age Range: 3-11Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousSATS: KS2 English Level 4 65% Level 510%, Mathematics Level 4 65% Level 55%, Science Level 4 80% Level 5 25%Admission: SEAAssociated Schools: Chesterfield

WATERLOO

ST EDMUND & ST THOMASCATHOLIC PRIMARYOxford Road, L22 8QF0151 928 5586Type of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 355Extra School Activities: ContactschoolSports Activities: Contact schoolSATS: KS2 English Level 4 85% Level 522%, Mathematics Level 4 94% Level 535%, Science Level 4 93% Level 5 48%Admission: SEA

ST JOHN'S CE PRIMARYDenmark Street, L22 9RG0151 928 5685Headteacher: Mr R. J. MillerWeb: www.stjohnsce waterloo.comType of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 146 Age Range: 5-11Average Class Size: 25Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: Arts club,Spanish clubSports Activities: Football, tennis,badminton, cricket, gym, etc.SATS: KS2 English Level 4 81% Level 525%, Mathematics Level 4 91% Level 534%, Science Level 4 100% Level 5 53%Languages: English, SpanishAdmission: SEAAssociated Schools: St Michael’ CEHigh School

Examination results sourced from www.dcsf.gov.uk/performancetables


LIVERPOOLAIGBURTH

ST MARGARET’S CHURCH OFENGLAND HIGH Aigburth Road, L17 6AB 0151 427 1825Headmaster: Dr D. F. Dennison PhDEmail: [email protected] Web: www.stmargarets high.comType of School: Voluntary Aided,Technology and Language CollegePupils: 1012 (231 in the co-educational Sixth Form)Age Range: 11-18Average Class Size: 22-30Extra School Activities: Largerange of clubs, sporting activities andeducational visits/holidays.Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 83% A Level 96% (2009)Languages: French, German andSpanishAdmission: 150 boys. 85% Churchcommitment, 15% Entrance Exam on26th September 2009. Co-educationalSixth Form. Contact the school directlyfor Prospectus and Application FormAssociated area: Liverpool DioceseSpecial facilities: New £2m Cricketand Sports Centre

AUCKLAND COLLEGE 65 Parkfield Road, L17 4LE0151 727 0083Principal: Mr Anthony AkaraonyeEmail: [email protected]: www.aucklandcollege.comType of School: IndependentPupils: 135 Age Range: 3-19 Average Class Size: 16Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: Cinemaclub/art class/drama, science, plusbooster classes for all exams,homework clubSports Activities: In curriculum,football, gymnastics, swimming,cricket, fitness, rock climbing,rounders, volley ball, badminton,athletics, canoeing, kayaking, sailingand various fundraising walksExam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 57%Languages: SpanishAdmission: Tour, day visit, recentreport, feedback meeting, appointmentwith Principal.Associated Schools: ContactAucklandSpecial facilities: Lab, IT Suite

AINTREE

ARCHBISHOP BECK CATHOLICSPORTS COLLEGECedar Road, L9 9AF0151 525 6326Headteacher: Mr Paul DickinsonEmail: [email protected]: www.abhs.ik.org (updated soon- a link will redirect)Type of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 1245 Age Range: 11-18Average Class Size: 29Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: Football, cricket,tennis, swimming etc.Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 61% A level 98.5% (2009)Languages: Spanish, FrenchAdmission: LEA

Associated Schools: BlessedSacrament, Holy Name, St Francis deSalesSpecial facilities: Cater for disabledpupils

ALLERTON

NEW HEYS COMMUNITYSCHOOLHeath Road, L19 4TN 0151 427 6482 Email: [email protected] Web: www.newheys.comHeadteacher: Mrs Ann Stahler Type of School: Business &Enterprise Specialist CollegePupils: 817 Age Range: 11-18Average Class Size: 25Sports Activities: Netball, hockey,basketball, badminton, football, rugby,athletics.Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 53%Languages: SpanishAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Booker Avenue,Gilmour, Garston CofE, Springwood,Banks Road & Wider

ANFIELD

NORTH LIVERPOOL ACADEMY Heyworth Street, L5 0SQ0151 260 4044Headteacher: Mrs K Askew Email: [email protected] Web: www.northliverpoolacademy.co.ukType of School: AcademyPupils: 1200 Sixth Form: 220Age Range: 11-18Average Class Size: 25Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: Music,dance, art and drama, ICT, languages,Duke of Edinburgh award scheme,community service, business andenterprise activities.Sports Activities: Sport and fitnessactivitiesExam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 92% A level 100% (2009)Languages: Spanish, FrenchAdmission: LEA

BROADGREEN

BROADGREEN INTERNATIONALSCHOOLQueens Drive, L13 5UQ 0151 228 6800 Headteacher: Mr Ian Andain Email: [email protected]: www.BroadgreenInternationalSchool.comType of School: Foundation SchoolTechnology CollegePupils: 1211 Age Range: 11-18Average Class Size: 28Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: Duke ofEdinburgh Award scheme. Also arange of after school clubs includingart, sport, science and technology. Inaddition we offer a Summer camp andmany International visits. Sports Activities: Swimming,fitness, canoeing, football, basketball,badminton, netball, table tennis.Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 42%. Languages: French, Spanish, Italian,JapaneseAdmission: Governing body

Associated Schools: Blueberry Park,Broadgreen Primary, CorinthianPrimary, Dovecot Primary, KensingtonPrimary, Knotty Ash Primary,Northway Primary, Phoenix Primary, StAnne’s (Stanley)

CALDERSTONES

CALDERSTONES Harthill Road, L18 3HS 0151 724 2087Headteacher: Mr Brian Davies Email: [email protected] Web: www.calderstones.co.ukType of School: CommunityPupils: 1517 Age Range: 11-18Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: Art, dramaSports Activities: PE, footballExam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 56%Admission: LEA

CHILDWALL

CHILDWALL SPORTS COLLEGE Queens Drive, L15 6XZ 0151 722 1561 Headteacher: Mr Dewi Phillips Email: [email protected] Web: www.childwallsc.co.ukType of School: CommunityPupils: 1228 Age Range: 11-18Average Class Size: 20Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: Music,drama, arts, maths club, science club,news group, international visits, GCSEDance, Comenius project, robodance,ski trip, Christian Union.Sports Activities: Football, netball,rugby union, gymnastics, dance,fitness (aerobics, circuits, fartlek,interval and weight training), athletics,cricket, hockey, rounders, softball,badminton, tennis, judo, karate, rockclimbing, orienteering, water sports,trampolining.Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 59%Languages: SpanishAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Various

CITY CENTRE

ARCHBISHOP BLANCH CHURCHOF ENGLAND HIGH Mount Vernon Road, L7 3EA 0151 709 1452Headteacher: Miss J. Griffiths Email: [email protected]: www.abblanch.comType of School: Technology College& Training School. Voluntary Aided CE Pupils: 919 Age Range: 11-18 (girlsup to 16, mixed sex Sixth Form)Average Class Size: 27Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast club, homework clubExtra School Activities: Ski trips,residential & educational trips totheatres etc, work experience, drama,computer clubs, Youth Alpha,Christian Union, choirs, orchestra,jazz/rock groupsSports Activities: Hockey, netball,badminton, dance, athletics, crosscountry, swimming, gym & fitnessclub, cheerleading.Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 76% A levels 99.36%Languages: French, German,Spanish, LatinAdmission: Application form with setcriteria

Associated Schools: Primary schoolsthroughout the Diocese of LiverpoolFacilities: New sixth form centre,sports hall, gymnasium, fitness suite,all weather sports pitch.

CROXTETH

CROXTETH COMPREHENSIVEParkstile Lane, L11 0BD 0151 546 4168Headteacher: Mr Richard Baker Email: [email protected]: www.croxteth-comp.liverpool.sch.uk (under construction)Type of School: CommunityPupils: 462 Age Range: 11-18Extra School Activities: Drama,keyboard, orchestra, singingExam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 34%Admission: LEA

DE LA SALLE HUMANITIESCOLLEGECarr Lane East, L11 4SG 0151 546 3134Headteacher: Mr Patrick Ferguson Email: [email protected]: www.de-la-salle.co.ukType of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 513 Age Range: 11-18Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousExam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 64% A level 93%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: St Teresa’s, StMatthew’s, Our Lady & St Philomena,St Swithin’s, All Saints, Beaufort Park,Croxteth Primary, Mab Lane,Monksdown, Our Lady Immaculate,Ranworth Square, St Albert’s, StBrigid’s, St Cecilia’s, St John Fisher, StMargaret Mary’s, St Michael’s, StNicholas, St Sebastian’s,Wellesbourne.

ST JOHN BOSCO ARTS COLLEGE Stonedale Crescent, L11 9DQ 0151 546 6360Headteacher: Mrs Anne PontifexEmail: [email protected]: www.st-johnbosco.liverpool.sch.ukType of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 1068 Age Range: 11-18Average Class Size: 28Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: Homeworkclub, languages, science, dance,drama, music, Cafod, youngenterprise, art, ICTSports Activities: Trampolining,football, athletics, ridesExam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 68% A levels 94%Languages: French, SpanishAdmission: LEA

EDGE HILL

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIPSCHOOLOverbury Street, L7 3HL0151 709 1642Headteacher: Mr Phil WilliamsonWeb: www.cfschool.org.uk Type of School: IndependentPupils: 195 Age Range: 4-16Extra School Activities: Chess,vocal group, art and craft Sports Activities: Football

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Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 85%Languages: FrenchAdmission: Set criteria

FAZAKERLEY

FAZAKERLEY HIGH SCHOOLSpecialist Engineering CollegeSherwoods Lane, L10 1LB 0151 524 4530/524 4531Headteacher: Mr Nicholas Fleming Email: [email protected]: www.school-portal.co.uk/FazakerleyType of School: CommunityPupils: 742 Age Range: 11-18Average Class Size: 28Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: HomeworkclubSports Activities: Trampolining,football, netball, tag rugby, athleticsExam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 78%Languages: FrenchAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Rice LaneJuniors, Longmoor Primary, FazakerleyPrimary, Barlows Primary, LeamingtonPrimary.Special facilities: New schoolbuilding

GARSTON

ST BENEDICT’S COLLEGE Horrocks Avenue, L19 5PF 0151 427 5302Headteacher: Mr J FinniganEmail: [email protected] Type of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 749 Age Range: 11-18Average Class Size: 22Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: Drama,choir, brass band, art club, SATSrevision club, GCSE revision clubSports Activities: Football, cricket,athletics, rounders, basketball, netball,martial artsExam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 51% A level 85%Languages: French, SpanishAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Holy Trinity, StAmbrose, St Anthony of Padua, StAustin, St Christopher, St Francis ofAssisi, St Charles, St Finbar, StVincent, Our Lady of Mount CarmelSpecial facilities: ICT suites,Transformation Learning Centre

GATEACRE

GATEACRE COMMUNITYCOMPREHENSIVEGrange Lane, L25 4SD 0151 428 1569Headteacher: Mr Gerard Lonergan Email: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 1534 Age Range: 11-18Average Class Size: 28Extra School Activities: Drama andmusicSports Activities: VariousExam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 58% A level 97% (2009)Languages: French, SpanishAdmission: LEA

KENSINGTON

THE ACADEMY OF ST FRANCISOF ASSISI Gardners Drive, L6 7UR 0151 260 7600Headteacher: Mr J Burke Email: [email protected] Web: www.st-francisofassisi-liverpool.orgType of School: Academy

Pupils: 769 Age Range: 11-16Average Class Size: 28Extra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousExam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 57%Languages: French, SpanishAdmission: LEASpecial facilities: Gifted & Talenteddepartment

MOSSLEY HILL

LIVERPOOL COLLEGE HMCINDEPENDENT Queens Drive, Mossley Hill,Liverpool, L18 8BG0151 724 4000Principal: Mr H van MourikBroekman MA (Hons)Email: [email protected]: www.liverpoolcollege.org.ukType of School: HMC IndependentPupils: 750 Age Range: 2-18 Average Class Size: 17Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: CombinedCadet Force plus various extracurricular activitiesSports Activities: Rugby, football,cricket, netball, hockey, athleticsExam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 91% A Level 62% (2009)Languages: Italian, Spanish, French,LatinAdmission: By entrance assessment Associated Schools: Local schools

SEFTON PARK

BELLERIVE FCJ CATHOLICCOLLEGE Windermere Terrace, L8 3SB0151 727 2064Headteacher: Sister Brigid Halligan Email: [email protected]: www.bellerive.liverpool.sch.ukType of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 889 Age Range: 11-18Average Class Size: 25Sports Activities: Netball, hockey,badminton, football, dance,gymnastics, athletics, health & fitness,rounders, cross country, urbanadventure.Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 80% A level 98%Languages: Spanish, FrenchAdmission: Religious admissionspolicyAssociated Schools: CitywideSpecial facilities: Science Collegewith extensive ICT facilities.

ST HILDA’S CHURCH OFENGLAND HIGH Croxteth Drive, L17 3AL 0151 733 2709 Headteacher: Mrs E BensonEmail: [email protected] Web: www.st-hildas.comType of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 864 Age Range: 11-18Average Class Size: 26Extra School Activities: Signlanguage, Soap/Candle making,Trampolining, cheerleadingSports Activities: Athletics, netball,rounders.Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 80.9% A level 96.5%Languages: French, Spanish, GermanAdmission: Religious Route /Academic RouteAssociated Schools: VariousSpecial facilities: New drama studio,Refurbished Laboratories

SPEKE

PARKLANDS HIGH SCHOOLGanworth Road, L24 2RZ 0151 486 2612Headteacher: Mr Alan Smithies Email: [email protected]

Web: www.parklands.liverpool.sch.ukType of School: CommunityPupils: 590 Age Range: 11-18Average Class Size: 25Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: Studysupport sessions, revision classes,performing artsSports Activities: Football, hockey,netball, rounders, trampoliningExam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 38% Languages: Spanish, FrenchAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Local primariesSpecial facilities: ICT suites

TOXTETH

THE BELVEDERE ACADEMY17 Belvidere Road, L8 3TF0151 727 1284Principal: Mr P. M. KennedyWeb: www.belvedereacademy.netPupils: 511 Age Range: 11-19Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: EnrichmentclubsSports Activities: Badminton,basketball, unihoc, netball, lacrosse,gymnastics, dance, cross country,trampolining, volleyball.Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 100%, A Level 88% (2009)Admission: LEA

WALTON

ALSOP HIGH SCHOOLSpecialist Technology CollegeQueens Drive, L4 6SH0151 525 2600Headteacher: Mr P Jamieson Type of School: CommunityComprehensivePupils: 1712 Age Range: 11-18Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousExam results: (2006) GCSE (5 A*-Cgrades) Level 2 74%, A level 99%(2009)Languages: Spanish, FrenchAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Various

NOTRE DAME CATHOLICCOLLEGESpecialist School for the ArtsEverton Valley, L4 4EZ0151 263 3104Headteacher: Miss CB McCann, BA,MScEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 948 Age Range: 11-18Pre-school Activities: Early morningmusic club, breakfast club.Extra School Activities: Homeworkclub, college choirs, chamber choir,steel band, samba band, gamelan,orchestra, African drumming, dramaclub, dance club, contemporary dancegroup, ballet group, extra musictuition, young arts, more able andtalented performing arts group.Sports Activities: Football,trampolining, climbing, badminton,basketball.Examination Results: GCSE (5 A*-Cgrades) Level 2 77% (2008) Top 1%nationally for student academicprogress (7th in the country).Language: Spanish, French.Admissions: LEA.Associated Schools: Local schools.Special Features: Drama studio,Dance studio, Performing Artsauditorium (500 tiered seats), MusicTechnology Suite, dedicated SixthForm resource and leisure area.

WAVERTREE

THE BLUE COAT Church Road, L15 9EE 0151 733 1407Headteacher: Mr TittershillEmail:[email protected]: www.bluecoatschool.netType of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 930 Age Range: 11-18Average Class Size: 24Sports Activities: Athletics,basketball, cricket, football, netball,hockeyExam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 100% A level 98.5%Languages: French, Spanish, Latin Admission: Application form with setcriteria

KING DAVID HIGH Childwall Road, L15 6UZ0151 722 7496 Headteacher: Mrs Brigid SmithEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 629 Age Range: 11-18Average Class Size: 30Extra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousExam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 91% A level 98.5%Languages: French, German, Hebrew Admission: Application form with setcriteriaAssociated Schools: King DavidPrimary

WEST DERBY

BROUGHTON HALL CATHOLIC HIGH Yew Tree Lane, L12 9HJ 0151 228 3622Headteacher: Mr Gerard Murphy Email: [email protected]: www.broughtonhall.comType of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 1260 Age Range: 11-18Extra School Activities: Art,banking services, choir, drama,information technology, library,literacy, music (brass, woodwind,strings, drums, keyboards and guitar),school magazine, and theatre trips.Sports Activities: Football, hockey,tennis, netball, athleticsExam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 79% A level 97% (2009)Admission: LEA

CARDINAL HEENAN CATHOLIC HIGHSpecialist Sports CollegeHoneysgreen Lane, L12 9HZ 0151 228 3472Headteacher: Mr Dave Forshaw Email: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 1363 Age Range: 11-18Average Class Size: 25Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: Art, music,computer, LRC, war hammer clubsSports Activities: Various Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 85% A levels 97.8%Languages: French, SpanishAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: St Cecilia, StCuthbert, St Dominic, St MargaretMary, St Oswald, St Paul, St Sebastian

HOLLY LODGEGirls College Queens Drive, L13 0AE0151 228 3772 Headteacher: Ms J E Tinsley BA(Hons) NPQHEmail: [email protected]: www.hollylodge.liverpool.sch.ukType of School: Girls College


Pupils: 1348 Age Range: 11-18Average Class Size: 25Extra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousExam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 61% A level 98% (2009)Languages: French, GermanAdmission: LEAAssociated Schools: Roscoe,Broadgreen and others

ST EDWARD’S COLLEGE Sandfield Park, L12 1LF0151 281 1999 Headteacher: Mr J E WaszekEmail: [email protected]: www.st-edwards.co.ukType of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 1193 Age Range: 11-18Extra School Activities: Chess club,Da Vinci club, debating, drama, Dukeof Edinburgh, warhammer club,website club.Sports Activities: Athletics, cricket,cross country, hockey, netball, rugby,swimming, tennisExam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 93% A Level 79.4%Admission: Set criteria

WEST DERBY SCHOOLQuarry Road L13 7DB0151 228 7915Headteacher: Margaret RannardEmail: [email protected] Web: www.westderbyschool.comPupils: 1121 Age Range: 11-18Extra School Activities: Chess,science, technology, music, drama,computerSports Activities: Athletics,badminton, volleyball, football, hockey,cricket, golf, baseball, table tennisExam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 77% A Level 90% (2009)Languages: French, SpanishAdmission: LEA

WOOLTON

ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGECentre of Excellence for Mathsand ComputingBeaconsfield Road, L25 6EG 0151 288 1000Headteacher: Mr Leslie Rippon Email: [email protected]: www.sfx.liverpool.co.ukType of School: FoundationPupils: 1297 Age Range: 11-18Average Class Size: 25Extra School Activities: Debating,music, art, drama, boys choirSports Activities: Football, cricket,athletics, swimming, squashExam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 71%Languages: Spanish, FrenchAdmission: LEA and school form

ST JULIE’S CATHOLIC HIGH Specialist Language SchoolSpeke Road, L25 7TN 0151 428 6421 Headteacher: Sister Ann-MarieGammack, SND, BA Email: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 1239 Age Range: 11-18Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: PE, hockeyExam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 78%Languages: Language collegeAdmission: LEA

KNOWSLEYHALEWOOD

HIGHFIELD SCHOOLBaileys Lane, L26 0TY0151 288 8930Headteacher: Mr Tom Smith

Email: [email protected] of School: Community SpecialPupils: 41 Age Range: 6-16 Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubSports Activities: VariousExam results: N/ALanguages: French, SpanishAdmission: By appointment

HUYTON

ALT BRIDGE SECONDARYSUPPORT CENTREWellcroft Road, L36 7TA0151 477 8310Headteacher: Mr Barry KerwinEmail: [email protected] of School: Community SpecialPupils: 113 Age Range: 11-16Average Class Size: 8Extra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: Trampolining,netball, football, bocciaExam results: N/AAdmission: Through education office

BOWRING COMMUNITY SPORTSCOLLEGEWestern Avenue, L36 4PR0151 477 8000Headteacher: Mrs M CotsonEmail: [email protected]: www.bowring.knowsley.sch.uk Type of School: Community SportsCollegePupils: 639 Age Range: 11-16Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: Homework,study club Sports Activities: VariousExam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 61%Admission: KEA

RIVERSIDE STUDY CENTREStretton Way, L36 6JF0151 480 4000Headteacher: Mr M DaviesEmail: [email protected] of School: IndependentPupils: 50 Age Range: 11-17Average Class Size: 7Exam results: N/ALanguages: FrenchAdmission: Telephone for detailsAssociated Schools: Wirral View

ST EDMUND OF CANTERBURYCATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLLordens Road, L14 8UD0151 489 3944Headteacher: Mrs M B QuayleEmail: [email protected]: www.stedmundof canterbury-knowsley.org Type of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 633 Age Range: 11-16Average Class Size: 28Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: Studysupport, holiday provision, extendedschoolSports Activities: Football, cricket,rugby etc.Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 47%Languages: French, SpanishAdmission: Knowsley LAAssociated Schools: VariousSpecial facilities: Adult Educationand Family Learning

KIRKBY

ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC HIGHSCHOOLBewley Drive, L32 9PQ0151 546 6881Headteacher: Mr Peter BradleyEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 1264 Age Range: 11-18

Average Class Size: 29Extra School Activities: Full rangeof lunchtime, after school andresidential activities, including dance,music, art, crafts & enterprise.Sports Activities: Football, netball,cross-country, athletics, climbing.Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 55%, A Level 100%.Languages: Spanish, FrenchAdmission: KEAAssociated Schools: Holy Angels, StJoseph’s, St Laurences, St Marie’s, StPeter & St Paul.

NEWSTEAD CENTREBracknell Avenue, L32 9PW0151 477 8382Headteacher: Mr Mike MarshallEmail: [email protected] of School: People Referral UnitPupils: 95 Age Range: 11-16Average Class Size: 9Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubSports Activities: Football teamExam results: Not availableAdmission: By referral only

SPRINGFIELD SCHOOLCawthorne Close, L32 3XQ0151 549 1395Headteacher: John ParkesEmail: [email protected] of School: Community SpecialPupils: 78 Age Range: 3-19Average Class Size: 7 Sports Activities: Sports clubExam results: N/AAdmission: Special criteria

PRESCOT

PRESCOT SCHOOLLanguage CollegeKnowsley Park Lane, L34 3NB0151 426 5571Headteacher: Mrs L J HeathEmail: [email protected]: www.prescot-school.knowsley.sch.uk Type of School: Language CollegePupils: 924 Age Range: 11-16Extra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousExam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 55%Languages: Portuguese, Spanish,French, GermanAdmission: KEAAssociated Schools: Various localjunior schools

ST EDMUND ARROWSMITHCATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLScotchbarn Lane, L35 7JD0151 477 8520Headteacher: Mr M CampbellEmail: [email protected]: www.seaonline.org.uk Type of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 832 Age Range: 11-16Average Class Size: 30Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: Alton Towers trips, Paris trip, schoolleavers prom, dance, art trips toYorkshire sculpture park / Liverpool museums, Grizedalewalks, Lakeside outdoor activitiescentre.Sport Activities: Football, tennis,cricket, badminton, basketballExam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 51% (2009)Languages: EnglishAdmission: Application form with setcriteriaAssociated Schools: St Luke’s, StLeo's, St John Fisher, Our Lady's, HolyFamily (Cronton), St Andrew theApostle, St Mark’s, Holy Family (Halewood) Primary schoolsSpecial facilities: Technology

College with modern ICT suites, tenniscourts.

TOWER COLLEGEMill Lane, L35 6NE0151 426 4333Email: [email protected]: www.towercollege.com Type of School: IndependentAge Range: 3-16Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast and After school clubExtra School Activities: Sports,music, dramaExam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 51% (2009)Admission: Set criteria

STOCKBRIDGE VILLAGE

THE ELMS SCHOOLWhitethorne Drive, L28 1RX0151 477 8350Headteacher: Ms Linda LoweEmail: [email protected] of School: Community SpecialPupils: 107 Age Range: 2-19 Sports Activities: VariousAdmission: By referral

WHISTON

HIGHER SIDE SCHOOLCumber Lane, L35 2XG0151 426 5715Headteacher: Mr Dave NewtonEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 568 Age Range: 11-16Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubSports Activities: VariousExam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 70%Admission: KEAAssociated Schools: Whiston Willis,Prescot Primary, St Leos’ Southmead,Halsnead and St Mary, St Paul’s

SEFTONBOOTLE

HILLSIDE HIGHBreeze Hill, L20 9NU 0151 525 2630Headteacher: Mrs L SchemiltEmail: [email protected] of School: CommunityPupils: 844 Age Range: 11-16Average Class Size: 25Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: Dramaclub, formula schoolsSports Activities: Football,basketball, athletics, cricket, fitness,cross country, dance, netball, rugby,weight training, badminton, tabletennis, cheerleading.Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 79% (2009)Languages: Spanish, FrenchAdmission: SEAAssociated Schools: Christchurch,Bedford RoadSpecial facilities: ICT suite

SAVIO HIGH SCHOOLNetherton Way, L30 2NA 0151 521 3088Headteacher: Father G BriodyEmail: [email protected] of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 764 Age Range: 11-18Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast ClubExtra School Activities: Homeworkclub, computer club, cookery clubSports Activities: Football, netball,basketball, cricketExam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 63%, A level 96%Lanuages: Spanish, FrenchAdmission: SEA


ST AMBROSE BARLOWCATHOLIC HIGHCopy Lane, L30 7PQ 0151 526 7044Headteacher: Paul Davidson, MAEmail: [email protected]: www.stambrosebarlow.orgType of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 426 Age Range: 11-16Average Class Size: 24Extra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: Football, netball,dance, badminton, fitness, rugbyExam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 40% (2009)Languages: SpanishAssociated Schools: St Benedicts,Holy Spirit, Our Lady of WalsinghamAdmission: SEA and application form

ST GEORGE OF ENGLAND Specialist Engineering CollegeFernhill Road, L20 6AQ 0151 922 3798Headteacher: Mrs L. WiseEmail: [email protected]: www.stgengland.co.uk Type of School: SpecialistEngineering CollegePupils: 484 Age Range: 11-16Average Class Size: 25Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: DanceSports Activities: Football,basketball, etc.Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 65% (2009)Languages: Spanish, FrenchAssociated Schools: Thomas Gray,Springwell Park, Linacre PrimaryAdmission: SEA

CROSBY

CHESTERFIELD HIGH SCHOOLSpecialist Sports CollegeChesterfield Road, L23 9YB0151 924 6454Headteacher: Mr S PenneyEmail: [email protected] of School: ComprehensivePupils: 1252 Age range: 11-18 Average Class Size: 30 Extra School Activities: Dance,tennis, basketball, media, ITExam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 85% (2009)Languages: French, Spanish, GermanAdmission: SEASpecial Faciities: Dance studio,outdoor tennis court, 2 sports media

CROSBY HIGHDe Villiers Avenue, L23 2TH 0151 924 3671Headteacher: Mr S DempseyType of School: Community SpecialPupils: 127 Age Range: 11-16Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousLanguages: FrenchAdmission: Statemented

ST MARY’S COLLEGE, CROSBYEverest Road, L23 5TW0151 924 3926Headteacher: Mr M Kennedyemail: [email protected]: www.stmarys.acType of School: IndependentPupils: 840 Age range: 0-18Class size: 15Extra School Activities: IT,Amnesty International, debating,young enterprise, art club, chess club,SPUC, design club, French circle,maths club, SVP, school council,justice and peace, DoE award scheme,stage band, orchestra, choirs, concertband, young writers, Lourdes group,drama club, puzzle club, science club,CCF, Spanish club, young LIFE.Sporting Activities: Athletics, cross

country, netball, football, rugby, tennis,table tennis, angling, cricket,badminton, basketball, dance, fitness,gymnastics, hockey, multi-gym,rounders, swimming, triathlon,volleyball.Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)99%, A Level 99% (2009)Admission: Interview, reference andexamination

MERCHANT TAYLORS’ SCHOOLS- SENIOR BOYSLiverpool Road, L23 0QP0151 928 3308Headteacher: Mr D H CookWeb: www.merchanttaylors.comType of School: Independent DaySchoolPupils: 797 Age Range: 6-19Average Class Size: 22Extra School Activities: Drama,music, choral, band, combined cadetforceSports Activities: Rugby, hockey,cross country, cricket, athletics, tennis,rowingExam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 98% A level 100% (2009)Admission: By appointment

MERCHANT TAYLORS’ SCHOOLS- SENIOR GIRLSLiverpool Road, L23 5SP0151 924 3140Headteacher: Mrs L A RobinsonWeb: www.merchanttaylors.comType of School: Independent DaySchoolPupils: 890 Age Range: 4-18Average Class Size: 22Extra School Activities: Drama,music, choral, band, combined cadetforceSports Activities: Rugby, hockey,cross country, cricket, athletics, tennis,rowingExam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)level 2 99% A level 99.6%Admission: By appointment

SACRED HEART CATHOLICCOLLEGESpecialist Status Mathematics &ComputingLiverpool Road, L23 5TF 0151 931 2971Headteacher: Mr J A SummerfieldEmail: [email protected]: www.sacredheartcollege.org.ukType of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 1461 Age Range: 11-18Average Class Size: 24Extra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousExam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 88%Languages: French, Spanish, LatinAdmission: SEASpecial facilities: New sports hall

ST MICHAEL'S CE HIGHSt Michaels Road, L23 7UL 0151 924 6778Headteacher: Mrs Y SharplesType of School: C of E VoluntaryAidedPupils: 649 Age Range: 11-18Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousExam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 61%Languages: French, Spanish, GermanAdmission: SEA Associated Schools: St Luke’sPrimary, Valewood Primary

FORMBY

FORMBY HIGH SCHOOLA Specialist School forPerforming Arts and ScienceFreshfield Road, L37 3HW 01704 873100

Headteacher: Mr Brian RourkeEmail: [email protected] Web: www.formbyhigh.orgType of School: HighPupils: 1017 Age Range: 11-18Average Class Size: 29Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: Homeworkclub, coursework and revisionworkshops, vast range of performingarts, sports and outdoor pursuitactivitiesSports Activities: VariousExam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 88% A level (A-E grades)92.02% Languages: French, Spanish, LatinAdmission: SEA

RANGE HIGH FORMBYStapleton Road, L37 2YN01704 879315Headteacher: Mrs M. MillerEmail: [email protected]: www.range.sefton.sch.ukType of School: CommunityPupils: 1293 Age Range: 11-18Average Class Size: 26 Extra School Activities: Africanmusic group, Soul group, orchestra,Russian, rockatom, foreign exchangeand work experience visits, dance,Duke of Edinburgh Award, ski trips toAustria, water sports in France,theatre trips, Kielder Challenge. Sports Activities: Football, netball,hockey, basketball, rugby, cricket,cross country, athletics, tennisExam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 86% A level 91.7%Languages: French, German,Spanish, ItalianAdmission: SEAAssociated Schools: WoodlandsPrimary & St Luke’s PrimarySpecial facilities: Specialist schoolfor Maths & ICT

LITHERLAND

LITHERLAND HIGHSterrix Lane, L21 0DB 0151 928 4449Headteacher: Mr Jim DonnellyWeb: www.litherland-high.sefton.sch.ukType of School: CommunityPupils: 784 Age Range: 11-16Average Class Size: 28Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast & After School clubsExtra School Activities: Dancecompany, exchange and study visitsSports Activities: Football, netball.Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 48% Languages: Spanish, French,German, ItalianAdmission: SEAAssociated Schools: LitherlandPartnership

ROWAN PARKSterrix Lane, L21 0DB 0151 222 4894Headteacher: Mrs Jane KellyEmail: [email protected] of School: Community SpecialPupils: 110 Age Range: 2-19Average Class Size: 8Pre & After School Activities: AfterSchool clubSports Activities: Cricket, football,swimming, bocciaExam results: N/AAdmission: SEASpecial facilities: Autism classes,MDVI classes

ST WILFRID'S CATHOLIC HIGHOrrell Road, L21 8NU 0151 928 4543Headteacher: Mr GallagherType of School: Voluntary Aided

Pupils: 674 Age Range: 11-18Extra School Activities: Drama,science club, history club, chess clubSports Activities: Football, netballExam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 56% A level 85.7%Languages: SpanishAdmission: SEAAssociated Schools: Our Lady Starof the Sea, English Martyrs, StElizabeth’s, Our Lady Queen of Peaceplus various local schools.

MAGHULL

DEYES HIGHSpecialist Science CollegeDeyes Lane, L31 6DE0151 526 3814Headteacher: Mr Peter ReedEmail: [email protected]: www.deyes.sefton.sch.ukPupils: 1424 Age Range: 11-18Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 71%Languages: Spanish, German, FrenchAdmission: SEAAssociated Schools: Various localschools

MAGHULL HIGHOrmonde Drive, L31 7AW 0844 4773438Headteacher: Mr Mark AndersonEmail: [email protected]: www.maghullhigh.comType of School: CommunityPupils: 1292 Age Range: 11-18Average Class Size: 26Extra School Activities: Dance,drama, musicSports Activities: Hockey, netball,football, basketball, badminton, tennis,rounders etc.Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 65%Languages: Spanish, FrenchAdmission: SEAAssociated Schools: Various localschools

MARICOURT CATHOLIC HIGHHall Lane, L31 3DZ 0151 330 3366Headteacher: Sr Mary TeresaEmail: [email protected]: www.maricourt.netType of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 1481 Age Range: 11-18Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: Music,drama, dance etc.Sports Activities: VariousExam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 76%Languages: Spanish, FrenchAdmission: By set criteriaAssociated Schools: St George, HolyRosary, St Gregory, St John BoscoSpecial facilities: Fitness studio,drama & dance studio

NETHERTON

BOOTLE HIGHBrowns Lane, L30 5RN 0151 521 1734Headteacher: Mr Phil FryerEmail: [email protected]: www.bootle.sefton.sch.ukType of School: CommunityPupils: 411 Age Range: 11-16Average Class Size: 25Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: VariousSports Activities: VariousExam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 33%Languages: French, SpanishAdmission: SEAAssociated Schools: Various


SOUTHPORT

BIRKDALE HIGHWindy Harbour Road, PR8 3DT 01704 577253Headteacher: Mr G. LoveridgeEmail: [email protected]: www.birkdalehigh.co.ukType of School: CommunityPupils: 914 Age Range: 11-16Average Class Size: 29Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast club Extra School Activities: ICT studyroomsSports Activities: Football, cricket,table tennis, basketball etc.Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 73%Languages: French, SpanishAdmission: SEAAssociated Schools: VariousSpecial facilities: ITC study rooms

CHRIST THE KING CATHOLICHIGH & SIXTH FORM CENTREStamford Road, PR8 4EX01704 565121Headteacher: Mr John GannonEmail: [email protected]: www.christtheking-school.comType of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 1192 Age Range: 11-18Average Class Size: 28Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: AfterSchool, contact for details.Sports Activities: Football, netball,badminton, tennis etc.Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 91%Languages: French, German, SpanishAdmission: SEA and set criteriaAssociated Schools: VariousSpecial facilities: ITC College

GREENBANK HIGHHastings Road, PR8 2LT01704 567591Headteacher: Mrs P. McQuadeEmail: [email protected]: www.greenbank.sefton.sch.ukType of School: Language CollegePupils: 926 Age Range: 11-16Average Class Size: 28Pre & After School Activities:Breakfast clubExtra School Activities: Homeworkclub, gardening clubSports Activities: Football, netball,tennis etc.Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 77%Languages: French, Spanish,German, Russian, ChineseAdmission: SEAAssociated Schools: Various local

MEREFIELD SCHOOLWestminster Drive, PR8 2QZ 01704 577163Headteacher: Ms Alison FosterEmail: [email protected] of School: Community SpecialPupils: 60 Age Range: 2-19Pre & After School Activities: AfterSchool clubExam results: N/AAdmission: SEA and other criteria

PETERHOUSE SCHOOLPreston New Road, PR9 8PA 01704 506682Headteacher: Mr Graham BirtwellEmail: [email protected] of School: Autism SpecialSchoolPupils: 54 Age Range: 5-19Average Class Size: 8Exam results: (2008 results) OCRlevel 2 100% entry level 100% ASDAN100%Admission: SEA and set criteria

STANLEY HIGHSpecialist Sports CollegeFleetwood Road, PR9 9TF 01704 228940Headteacher: Mr D. TanseyEmail: [email protected]: www.stanley.sefton.sch.ukType of School: CommunityPupils: 855 Age Range: 11-16Extra School Activities: Schoolband, history interviews, charity workSports Activities: Football, netball,etc.Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 56%Languages: German, FrenchAdmission: SEAAssociated Schools: Various

THORNTON

HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC HIGHVirgins Lane, L23 4UL 0151 924 6451Headteacher: Mrs SeddonEmail: [email protected]: www.hfchsonline.ik.orgType of School: Voluntary AidedPupils: 782 Age Range: 11-18Average Class Size: 27Extra School Activities: Drama,web club, cheer leadingSports Activities: Football, cricket,netball, etc.Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 81% A level 96.1%Languages: French, SpanishAdmission: SEAAssociated Schools: St William ofYork, St Jeromes, St Mary, LittleCrosby, Our Lady of Compassion,Formby.

NEWFIELD SCHOOL &SPECIALIST COLLEGEEdge Lane, L23 4TG0151 934 2991Headteacher: Mrs EvansEmail: [email protected] of School: Community SpecialPupils: 91 Age Range: 5-16Average Class Size: 8Sports Activities: VariousExam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades)Level 2 43%Languages: SpanishAdmission: SEA and set criteria

Examination results sourced from www.dcsf.gov.uk/performancetables

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My SchoolI went to St Anne’s Primary and then St FrancisXavier’s College in Woolton.

My Favourite TeacherI had a few actually – Jack Seddon was ahuge man, ex-RAF into physical fitness and

he instilled a love ofthe outdoors into me.

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I was pretty good across theboard but especially at English andGeography.

My Favourite Extra-CurricularActivityI’d have to say football for this!

Were you streetwise or a bit of a geek?I was a bit of both to be honest. I was good at football, but I also loved reading,so I had friends in both camps.

My Favourite Childhood Singer/BandThe first band I was really mad on was Slade,and then I got into Motown and soul music. I also liked Alice Cooper.

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My Ambitions at SchoolI didn’t tend to have ambitions as such. Ialways knew I wanted to be an actor afterI first came to the theatre, but I just thriveon different roles and learning. I think I’mjust naturally more pragmatic and like tomake the best of the opportunities I’ve had.I was the same as a child.

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