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Educate Contents Features
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Fashion Sunday Best
Back to Bass Learning an instrument
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Welcome... Welcome to the latest issue of Educate where our round table panel discuss the ‘sexualisation’ of children, are our children being exposed to too much negative imagery and influences in advertising, the media and retail?
Book Review
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Where can we go? We got back to bass in a look at the place of music in the primary curriculum and how it has been boosted by research showing how musical instruction develops other areas of skills among primary age and pre-school children.
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My School Days Steve Smith
Meet the Headteacher Richard Miller, St Luke’s Halsall CE Primary School
Primary News
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Best of British
Let Children, Be Children Focus Group
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46-47 Meet the Headteacher Steve Hall, St Ambrose Barlow College
50-52 Specialist Sports Schools Reaching their potential
54 Dear Educate Help and advice
We have all the latest school news from primary to secondary, showcasing schools, teachers and students achievements, talents and events.
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Educate meets up with headteachers, Richard Miller whose school, St Luke’s Halsall CE Primary, has been moulding the minds of children for 253 years. We also chat to Steve Hall of St Ambrose Barlow College and find out how their community and friendship is influenced by their strong school ethos
Play in the Park
Secondary News 26-28 Tickle the Ivories
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We take a look at classic ‘Sunday Best’ coats for both boys and girls on our fashion pages.
Speaking out
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Finally, we interview former exOlympic high jumper, Steve Smith who still holders the British record 18 years on.
Catwalk stars
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Many thanks
Events 74-77
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Students celebrate
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School Eco Warriors Schools do their bit for the environment
Class of 2011 Year 6 Leavers
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School Focus Parklands High School
Class of 2011 Year 11 Proms
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Viewpoint
A brush with culture
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Inspired to Perform At St. Mary’s College, academic excellence comes as standard. We have just celebrated another fantastic set of exam results, with 98% of our pupils achieving 5 or more GCSEs at A*– C grade and a 97% pass rate at A Level.
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BACK TO BASS Recognition for the place of music in the primary curriculum has been boosted by research showing how musical instruction develops other areas of skills among primary age and pre-school children.While few would argue that the advantages to children and young people of learning to play a musical instrument are many and varied, more recent research has highlighted precisely how musical training develops and matures the brain responses of young people in other key but unrelated areas of their learning such as their listening skills, verbal memory and literacy. On another interesting note, the research did not select children for the study who showed initial musical talent, yet it revealed the learning benefits applied to children of all musical abilities and also increased confidence, self-discipline and concentration spans.
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The obvious enjoyment that comes with learning an instrument, from socialising with other children and developing confidence and relationships to taking part in performances and trips away, is an important factor in many parents’ decision to encourage their child to join a local orchestra or group. For others, a different approach such as homebased piano lessons and the convenience of a visiting instructor is preferred, and either choice is valid. However, support for encouraging children to take up an instrument while at school is growing, with more and more children taking up an instrument at a younger age and more scope within the school curriculum for children to develop their talents. Widespread parental support is also backing this trend. According to Liverpool Music Support Service, 91 per cent of adults believe that “every child should have the opportunity to learn an instrument in school.” Finding the right environment for your child to develop their musical ability may require some trial and error however, and patience. Many schools already offer whole class instrumental lessons, as well as individual tuition or after school classes in a range of instruments, with the opportunity to work towards exams and perform at school concerts and events. However, other classes may run purely for fun – without the additional pressures of studying for music awards, and these kinds of classes may be more suitable for less able students or for those with other extracurricular activities to timetable into their week. Before your child joins a class, make some enquiries about the time commitment expected outside of tuition time. Some parents may worry about the costs of purchasing an instrument, but in many schools the instruments can be hired on a long-term basis or indeed offered free of charge to pupils as part of the support offered to schools from local music services such as Liverpool Music Support Service. Furthermore, the prices of lessons are not always as prohibitive might be expected and your child may be eligible for funding and support so make some enquiries at your school and consider the options available. The widespread benefits to every child’s
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MUSICAL MAGIC Music lessons increase your child’s vital skills in: Literacy Mathematics Visio-spatial awareness Verbal memory Concentration Self-discipline WAYS TO LEARN: Individual lessons Small group sessions Larger classes/ orchestra sessions
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education from having a musical input is currently being celebrated and showcased in several of our region’s schools – and long may this continue. Many schools in our region have taken steps in recent years to open up the opportunities for their children. In 2009, Faith Primary in Everton, Liverpool embarked on a project where every member of the school community – from pupils to teachers, and catering staff – took up an instrument. Headteacher Sister Moira Meaghan, who received funding for the musical success story from In Harmony, speaks positively on the legacy of the scheme for the school, “There’s been a lot more evidence of children supporting each other and accepting their differences and different abilities. The school is one big happy learning environment.” Celebrating talent in the local area has also put the spotlight on music as a valuable aspect of every child’s education. The Passion for Music Festival, which was produced by the Liverpool Music Support Service for World Music Day in June this year, saw over 700 schoolchildren from 27 schools come together at Liverpool landmark St George’s Hall. Performances from skilled practitioners, workshops for young people, and an opportunity for the young performers to showcase their talents in singing, music and dance took place. Judging by the reactions of those involved, the power of musical training to instill discipline and result in a sense of achievement was in evidence, as well as proof of the enjoyment involved. Of course, every child’s needs are different, and parents may find that some children prefer either individual or group sessions, or enjoy after school clubs, in addition to whole class tuition. The advice from the experts is to find an instrument and a form of learning which your child enjoys, and finds beneficial. Jonathan Dickson, Head of Service at Liverpool Music Support Service (LMSS), commented: “Taking part in a musical activity or playing a musical instrument causes our brains to function in a very different way. It enables us to make mental, physical and aural connections that often are not realised in other subject areas. Every child should have the chance to learn a musical
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instrument, just as every child should learn to read and write, it is a valuable tool for communication and a skill set that will underpin that child’s confidence throughout their education and beyond.” For teenagers, the appeal of imitating a favourite singer or band is a big draw to learning the guitar, for instance, but the range of employment routes in the music industry is bigger and more varied than many teachers or parents realise. One significant Liverpool player in providing sound, light and visual solutions for performers at venues across the globe is Adlib Audio, based in Speke. Tristan Bryant, AV manager at Adlib Audio and previously a freelance sound engineer, studied music at GCSE and A Level. He has also worked as a backline technician, stage manager and production manger for a variety of bands - and toured solidly for seven years after graduating from LIPA in 2000, proof of the variety of jobs and opportunities for talented young people hoping to make it in the music business. Adlib Audio offers apprenticeship schemes in a number of areas to young people in the Liverpool area, and work experience and voluntary work at arts centres, local theatres and other venues is also recommended for youngsters interested in the music business. Tristan’s advice for parents is to ensure that the enthusiasm for music comes from their child. He also warns against failing to explore the wide variety of instruments available: “Only encourage your children to play if they have a passion for it. There are more instruments around than just the guitar, piano or the violin, so find one that they like. Not only the sounds, but the look and feel are important too.” He added, “Passion and understanding are more important than skills. We can teach the skills, but the passion has to be there from the start.” Tristan, whose BA (Hons) is in Sound Technology, believes his own background as a violin and mandolin player has helped him throughout his career: “Certainly in this industry where you’re working with musicians and instruments all day, it’s good if you have an understanding of them yourself. Being a musician made me a much better backline technician and gave the bands I worked with more confidence in my work: they trusted me with their instruments.”
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PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT Create a quiet, tidy space where your child can practise their instrument. Encourage them to practise frequently, but not for more than 30 minutes at a time. Give them time and space to practise uninterrupted, but offer to come and listen to them when they feel they have something to perform to you. Consider theory lessons to run alongside their musical lessons once they get established, as this provides an excellent knowledge base. If your child doesn’t respond well to one teacher or class, don’t give up. However professional the class or the instructor, every child’s needs are different and it may take time to find the right instrument/ teacher/ class for your child.
Like many musicians, Tristan took violin lessons at school but says he really learned how to play by joining a folk group and Morris dance group in the rural area where he grew up. He says, “The musicians there really took me under their wings. They were, in a way, my local musical heroes, encouraging me to keep practising. I learnt a lot by watching them. Although most of them were a lot older than me, it made no difference to how I wanted to learn and probably helped. They all offered such positive advice and made me feel welcome. I was in a band playing barn dances where everyone was in their 50s except me – I was only 16! From those experiences I’d have to say I learnt the most, and I was paid enough to invest in new equipment and a better violin.” Indeed, a child’s passion for music may well extend and develop from their parents’ tastes and from family friends, and sharing music together at home or in the car helps to develop relationships between parents and teens by finding a common bond across the generations. Social cohesion is a term which often appears in the press these days, used by politicians to describe connected communities where people of different ages, gender, occupation, interests and abilities can thrive. At the Granby Community Arts Hub, LMSS piloted an eight-week long project bringing together residents of the care home with children from the local primaries who had either complex learning disabilities or who spoke English as an additional language. The community music sessions on offer enabled those who took part to develop their own skills not only in music, but in communicating with one another verbally and non-verbally. The weekly sessions have also had other benefits by boosting the participants’ confidence, increased concentration, focus and memory. Look out for other initiatives in your area, or consider joining a community or parish music group of mixed abilities and ages where the whole family could get involved - and have fun.
KEY CONTACTS Liverpool Music Support Service 0151 264 6622 www.liverpoolmusicsupportservice.com Adlib Audio www.adlibsolutions.co.uk
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Mayor unveils mosaic masterpiece
Mayor of Knowsley, Cllr Christina O’Hare and artist, Ann McArdle cut the ribbon to unveil the mosaic
Children of Year 3 of St Anne’s Primary School, Huyton have been working with mosaic artist Ann McArdle and have created a new welcome sign with the school Mission Statement for the front entrance of the school. Headteacher Maggie Keating, said: “I was delighted with the children’s ideas for a new welcome sign and how their design has been developed into a wonderful mosaic. “The children really loved working with Ann McArdle and they learned so much in the process. They are very proud of themselves and can each identify their contribution to this collaborative piece of artwork. “St Anne’s are continually looking for ways to improve the children’s learning environment and also the aesthetic appearance of the school. In the past the children have been involved with design projects which have included working with a landscaping artist and the Forestry Commission”. St Anne’s invited the Mayor of Knowsley, Cllr Christina O’Hare, to cut the ribbon at the official unveiling of the mosaic and all the children were very excited by the whole occasion which was made even more special by having the Mayor present.
Pupils get animated Year 2 pupils at Summerhill Primary School in Maghull have been making their own animations of The Gruffalo on an ArtsBus. The Bus is a mobile arts centre, which is operated, and run by Notre Dame Catholic College for the Arts. The children were given lessons using an Apple computer on board the bus and then given the time to produce their own animations using plasticine models they had already made. To compliment their work the children also recorded their own version of the Gruffalo song and created their own opening and closing credits. The children were presented with their animations on a disc as a momento of the day. Headteacher Ms Ainsworth Brown, said, “The children have had the opportunity to create their own original masterpieces and have had the most fantastic day. We would like to thank the staff at Notre Dame for providing the children at Summerhill
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Best of British Childwall Valley awarded Best ICT School in the UK Childwall Valley Primary School, Liverpool where celebrating after Becta (the government agency responsible for ICT in schools) awarded them the ultimate accolade of being the best Primary School for ICT in the whole of the UK! The school also won awards for the best ICT School in the North West and the Assistant Headteacher, Mrs Scott was presented with the NAACE Impact Award for her use of technology in the Foundation Stage. Presenting the award was Bernadette Brooks, General Manager at NAACE. She said: “Whilst excellent (Foundation Stage) I have to say that it represents only a fraction of the technology empowered learning going on in this digital utopia. Kevin Basnett, the Headteacher, and all of his staff have created an amazing environment where pupils are digitally literate, innovative and engaged in their learning.” Headteacher, Mr Basnett, said: “These awards are confirmation of the excellent learning and teaching at CVP. The judges praised the children’s high level of skills and their attitude to learning. The whole school community should be extremely proud of this momentous recognition!” As part of their celebrations, the whole school were rewarded with a visit to Chester Zoo.
Assistant Headteacher, Mrs Scott and pupils show off their award
Banking on pupils Children from Anfield Infants School in Liverpool have benefited from lessons in money management.
Housing association Riverside teamed up with Liverpool Citizens’ Advice Bureau (CAB) to deliver a
financial education package to the Anfield pupils. Riverside supplied the school with piggy banks, which are being kept in a special pig pen. The children are encouraged to bring in pennies and small silver to fill them and all the money saved will go towards new books for the school. Sophie Brown, Riverside’s North Liverpool Community Engagement Officer, said: “It is important that young people learn about money at an early age so when they leave school and start earning, they are equipped with the confidence and knowledge they need to make informed and independent decisions and be in control of their money.” Teacher Wendy Beaumont said: "We hope the children’s savings will be match funded by a local bank." Left: Keeping an eye on their savings Theo Hyland, Ethan Hurley and Daisy Ball
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Pop goes the writer
Six-year-old Finn O’Hare with Dr David Flemming outside the new Museum of Liverpool
Finn lands top job Letter leads to Museum opening A six-year-old Carleton House pupil, Finn O’Hare, who wrote an audacious letter to museum bosses, recently opened the Museum of Liverpool. Finn sent a letter last year saying how excited he was to see the new museum taking shape. Finn then put himself forward for the job of opening the museum himself. Finn wrote: “Dear Mr and Mrs in charge of the museum. My name is Finn O’Hare and I am nearly six. I am very excited about when the new museum will open. Please can I come to the opening ceremony? It will be great. I am good at opening things – Please can I open the museum?”
Dr David Fleming, Director of National Museums Liverpool, was impressed by the youngster’s enthusiasm and invited him to the new Museum in July to officially open it. Dr Fleming said: “The Museum of Liverpool is very much a museum of the people and thousands of Merseysiders have helped us create the galleries. When we received Finn’s letter back last Autumn we thought it would be a brilliant idea for him to help us open the Museum, acting on behalf of all the people of the city. “We are very pleased that Finn accepted our invitation to cut the ribbon on such a major date in the history of the city.”
Teachers are always looking for ways of encouraging pupils in improving and developing themselves and staff at Phoenix Primary have hit on a novel way of achieving this. Sue Evans, Reception teacher at Phoenix Primary School Liverpool, said: Benny and Bjorn from the group ABBA said good pop songs need ‘five hooks’, meaning there needs to be five points where the song grabs you and becomes memorable. Developing boys writing was like this for us in the foundation stage. “We looked at what the boys were interested in and used our developing and well-resourced outdoor area to encourage boys to write! “Our boys liked to write standing up and wanted to return to their writing after going off to play for a bit so we invested in some standalone tables, super hero figures, popular culture post-its and paper, Spiderman pens, Toy Story paper, pirate material and made our own writing paper with pictures of favourite characters. “Then the writing came and came and kept coming. We have boys writing shopping lists, speeding tickets, get well cards to Andy and Buzz Light Year, their own Ben 10 books and even a name badge for our Ofsted inspector! “Boys that were once reluctant to write now see writing as something they want to do. We have now recognised our “five hooks”- exciting, cool, interesting, relevant and meaningful”.
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Viva Espania Celebrating all things Spanish The children of St Anne's RC Primary School, Liverpool celebrated their 'Culture Week' with a focus on Spain and Spanish speaking countries. Patricia Clark, said: “We wanted to celebrate the fact that Spanish is spoken in lots of places, not just Spain, so each year group was given a country to look at. The Nursery children looked at Mexico and Year 4 looked at the country of Peru. “Because of the theme, we had One Latin Culture come in and do a workshop on the Amazon Rainforest using different Latin American instruments, we had one of our Foreign Language Assistants come in to make exotic fruit juices with the Foundation stage and KS1 and of course, we had Salsa lessons, amongst other activities. “Each class made a collage of the country they looked at and this will be put together and displayed in school and at the end of the day, KS2 sang ‘Guantanamera’, a traditional Cuban song in our celebration assembly St Anne's RC Primary School, Liverpool is one of the Centres of Excellence for Spanish in the Liverpool LA.
Teacher, Pat Clarke joins in the fun with St Anne’s pupils.
A tasty prize Kirkby pupil Georgia Kerrigan has picked up a tasty prize after her success in a school meals competition. Georgia, 11, from Eastcroft Park Primary School in Kirkby, picked up a £50 gift voucher after winning a competition featured on Knowsley Council’s My School Lunch website. The competition tested youngsters’ knowledge of national sporting events, such as the London Marathon and Wimbledon. Georgia received her prize at a special school assembly attended by Knowsley’s Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood Delivery Cllr Graham Morgan and chair of governors at the school, Cllr Malcolm Sharp. Cllr Morgan said: “I was delighted to award Georgia the top prize in our My School Lunch website competition. Promotions like this confirm our commitment to healthy eating and active lifestyles.
It all adds up The children of St Laurence’s Primary School, Kirkby were recently treated to a fun-filled week of practical Maths. Highlights included designing their own Maths themed T-shirts, which they wore throughout the week. There was outdoor Maths trails to enjoy, themed sporting activities and pizza making to demonstrate, measure and fractions. The children also got to sample the latest technology in the form of i-pads and Wiis. Everyone agreed Maths really is fun! 14
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Georgia Kerrigan with her gift vouchers
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National role for local head
New role for Sefton Headteacher, Gary Mason The headteacher and staff at Matthew Arnold Primary School have been selected for a top role supporting schools in challenging circumstances. Gary Mason is now one of only 100 headteachers to be appointed to the role of National Leader of Education (NLE) after being recruited in July. He attended the National College’s Learning and Conference Centre in Nottingham for a formal induction and training for the role in driving school improvement. NLEs use their success and professionalism as school leaders, along with the staff in their school – designated a National Support School to provide additional leadership capability in struggling schools or those in transition to federation or academy status. Gary Mason, Headteacher of Matthew Arnold Primary School said: “This appointment is in recognition of the support our school has given to the system generally and the impact our staff has had beyond our own school. We are looking forward to developing this further in the future although as Liverpool do not have any schools causing concern, or in category, this will mean we will be looking further afield” The number of NLEs is set to double from 500 to 1,000 by 2014 following an announcement by the Education Secretary last year.
Seven is the magic number Investors in People Status for the seventh consecutive time
Springwood Headteacher, Mr Phil Daniels and pupils celebrate their continuing success Springwood Heath Primary School, Liverpool, one of the very first Schools to achieve Investor in People Status 18 years ago, way back in 1993 have once again achieved the IIP status for the 7th consecutive occasion. Springwood Heath is a fully inclusive school in the South Liverpool area for children from 3 to 11 years; some of who have complex physical disabilities. The most recent assessment took place in June 2011; the assessor made the following observations in his report. “The cultures of recognition, involvement and empowerment are strong features of the school’s work. A very impressive team spirit prevails throughout the school through which everyone contributes to the shared vision and goals it is working in a number of areas to maintain impetus and build further on successes. Its drive for improving attainment in English and mathematics, helping higher ability pupils to achieve even more and
developing the Foundation Stage of Learning are current examples.” The school has always recognised the value of local and national external accreditation. The awards achieved to date, demonstrate the hard work and commitment of children, staff, and governors to develop Springwood Heath Primary School as a first class learning community for all. Headteacher, Mr Phil Daniels, said: We are delighted to gain, for the seventh successive time since 1993, Investors in People recognition. Not only does the award recognise our continued commitment to quality and the high expectations of all members of staff, not only for the children, but for themselves, but also the willingness of everyone at Springwood Heath to work as a team for the benefit of the whole school. As headteacher, I am so proud of this achievement and know that staff, children, governors and families share in this well-deserved award.
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Tim’s a Marvel
Above: Former Marvel Comics editor, Tim Quinn delights pupils on his workshop.
Comic book artist get creative The staff and pupils of St Sebastian’s and St Cuthbert’s, Liverpool were joined recently by artist and former editor of Marvel comics Tim Quinn, for a two day art workshop as part of the schools creative curriculum.
Tim, a native of the city, has worked on some of the most iconic comic book characters in Marvel’s pantheon, and enthralled the youngsters with his stories. “Tim came because it can be particularly difficult to get the boys to
show any interest in English,’ said teacher Jacque Davies. “But the Year Six boys were really enthusiastic. He helped them to design their own characters, which were used as a basis to create their own comic books”.
Straw talent School children really showed off their creative side during an unusual task set them by their head teacher. Pupils at Evelyn Community Primary School, Prescot, were challenged to make their own scarecrow with the help of their families over the school holidays. Prince William and Kate Middleton, The Chuckle Brothers and even a martial arts master were just some of the scarecrow creations made during the challenge, which was open to all pupils in the school. “We were astounded by the number of entries we had,” says headteacher Carole Arnold. “We wanted to enhance our outdoor environment by using the skills and creativity of our children, so we thought this would be an ideal challenge to enrich the children’s learning.” Proud pupils brought their homemade scarecrow creations into school, and all entries were entered into a competition. Farmer Ted, owner of Farmer Ted’s Farm Park in Lancashire, judged the winner for most creative scarecrow. The overall winner was created by 9-year-old Amy Balfour, who created an anorak-wearing, life-size scarecrow holding an umbrella – to protect it from the typical British weather! Carole added, “We were delighted with the feedback from both children and their families on how much they enjoyed the challenge. The entries were all extremely creative and of a high standard.” Left: Winning scarecrow designer, Amy Balfour received her prize off Farmer Ted 18
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Play in the Park Schoolchildren bring history to life Local school children brought to life a hidden piece of Liverpool’s history when they staged a play about the life of the Gladstone family at a Huyton park. Pupils at St Gabriel’s Primary School, Huyton, staged the play at Court Hey Park, where the remains of a Victorian mansion, owned by Robertson Gladstone, the elder brother of Victorian Prime Minister William Gladstone, were unearthed in 2007. The play, based on the book ‘A Mansion in the park’, is an account of the Gladstone family of Court Hey and was specially commissioned by The Friends of Court Hey Park. The Gladstone Roots Project - a joint initiative between the Friends of Court Hey Park and Knowsley Council – saw a year-long archaeological dig excavate the original footprint of the house and discover a number of historic artefacts. The site now contains stone footings re-made in the shape of the original mansion house.
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So close Alex Grimster Alex Grimster a Year 5 pupils at Christ Church CE Primary, Bootle, represented the school in the Schools Top Trumps Tournament 2011 at the Science Museum in London in May. She did brilliantly well and easily qualified for the semifinal after winning one game and coming second in her other match. In the semi-final she was down to her last card and so was her opponent but he had the call and chose a better stat on his card than Alex had...gutted. One card away from the final! Acting Headteacher, Mrs. Evans, said: “Alex and her family had a great day out and she did the school proud, well done Alex”. Britain's newest top 'Top Trumps Tournament Champion,' is Jack Dyson, 11, from Marlcliffe Community in Sheffield. 20
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The Friends’ have also recently celebrated a £50,000 funding boost from the Big Lottery Fund. The funding is paying for a range of improvements to the park, including new footpaths, entrance improvements and wildflower planting
Girls celebrate cup glory The girls’ football team from St John Bosco Primary School, Maghull were celebrating after becoming the winners of the Liverpool Cup. Headteacher - Mr MacAreavy, said: “They were fantastic and all played a part in this wonderful achievement. “The girls won all their group matches to go into the semifinals against a very strong team from St Jeromes in Formby. They managed a 1:0 win, which was a fair result although they were the strongest team the girls had played all afternoon. “The final began and soon the girls took control eventually winning 4:0. We had fantastic support from mums and dads and family. I was very proud indeed. Thanks girls for making one of my dreams come true”.
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Walk this way
Winning artist, Imogen Franks, centre and runners up
St Paul’s students have Artistic flair Clean sweep for artists During the Charity’s 130th anniversary year Nugent Care held an art competition for primary school children throughout the Archdiocese of Liverpool. There were nearly 100 entries into the competition, which involved creating a modern art version of the statue of the Charity’s founder, Father James Nugent, which stands in St John’s Gardens behind St George’s Hall. All entries into the competition were displayed in St George’s Hall during Nugent Care’s 130th anniversary exhibition which celebrated the history of the charity and the service it has provided over 130 years to vulnerable and marginalised adults and children in Liverpool and the surrounding areas. The winners received gift vouchers up to the value of £50.00 and were chosen by Nugent Care’s Chief Executive Kathy Pitt who
commented: “It was a tough decision to choose one winner, which is why due to the outstanding effort and creativity of all the entries, we decided to also have four runners up.” The winner was Imogen Franks age 10 from St Paul’s Junior School in West Derby. Kathy Pitt added “Imogen’s artwork was chosen due to the effort made to find out more about the work of Nugent Care and incorporating this into her artwork”. The additional four runners up where also from St Paul’s School All finalists will be displayed on the Nugent Care website and in the reception area of Nugent Care’s head office for all visitors to the charity to view. St Paul’s Year 6 teacher , Miss Jones, said: “I am very pleased that the winner and the four runners up of the competition were from St. Paul’s Junior School! “Well done to all the children who entered”.
Children in Stockbridge Village Primary took part in road safety charity Brake’s Giant Walking Bus record attempt. Schools across Knowsley took part in a record attempt to be part of the biggest ever ‘Walking Bus’. The event was organised by the road safety charity Brake and supported by Knowsley Council’s Road Safety and Travel Plan Team, with the aim of promoting road safety messages which allow children to enjoy walking to school safely. In Stockbridge Village, more than 400 pupils from Brookside, St Brigid’s, St Albert’s and Nine Tree Primary Schools as well as The Elms, Christ the King Centre for Learning and the local Children’s Centre all took to the streets with help from local Police Community Support Officers, community groups and other agencies. Nationally, around 100,000 children walked on the day to raise awareness of road safety. “This is a fun event but it has a serious message too,” said Cllr Dave Lonergan, Knowsley’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Economy and Skills. “Britain has one of the worst death rates in Europe of children killed on foot, many of these occur on routes which they use on their way to or from school. “The number of children who are driven to school increases pollution and danger and we need to change people’s habits.” A walking bus is a term given to a group of children making their way to school with adult supervision. They have become increasingly popular as a way of reducing congestion and improving the health of pupils on the way to school. Educate The Magazine for Parents and Pupils
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Musical first Proms concert heads outdoors There was a novel twist to a St Mary’s College tradition this summer when the Crosby school staged its annual Last Night of the Proms concert in the open air for the first time. Around 250 talented young musicians from the college and its preparatory school The Mount entertained an audience of over 750 family members and friends with a diverse and inspiring programme, led by the school’s Director of Music Andrew Byers. There was also a special guest appearance by children from Great Crosby Catholic Primary School. The Proms in the Park concert featured traditional favourites such as Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance March No 1 (Land of Hope and Glory), the Fantasia on British Sea Songs written by Proms founder Henry Wood and, of course, Jerusalem. St Mary’s College Principal, Mike Kennedy, commented: “The Last Night of the Proms concert is always one of the highlights of the school calendar, and staging it outdoors for the first time made it even more special this year. “I would like to thank the staff who
A spectacular firework finish to the end of the proms
organised the event, all the young performers and the families and friends who attended for their enthusiastic support. “The concert was a rousing way to end
the school year, and a wonderful showcase for the standard of music here at St Mary’s, which was quite rightly judged to be outstanding by inspectors recently.”
Speed Book challenge
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On your marks, get set
Students from Alsop High Schools Page Turners Book Club recently took part in ‘Speed Book’. This was part of the new literacy activities we carry out at Alsop High School. ‘Speed Book’ is when you pick a book and start to review it and talk to the other students about the book they have picked. But the catch is that you only have one minute to tell the other students about it. Everyone said that it was very fun and exciting because it was so quick and snappy. David quoted: “I liked everything about it, especially when the buzzer went off. It frightened the life out of me! It was a really fun morning and we can’t wait to do it again”! 22
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Team Runnymede A group of teachers from Runnymede, Liverpool recently took part in Knowsley Hall’s, Race for Life event. The 5k ladies only race helps to raise awareness of cancer and to raise some much needed funds for research and development. Although some of the competitors walked around all completed the event and raised a fantastic sum of £850 to date with a promise that the staff hope to double it next year!
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Meet the Headteacher Mr Richard Miller St Luke’s Halsall CE Primary School
In the heart of Crosby stands St Luke’s Halsall CE Primary School, moulding the minds of children for 253 years and a shining example of a faith school with loyal standing in the local Church of England community. At its helm is headmaster Richard Miller, steering the primary school towards a bright, new future.
Heart of a community Richard Miller was brought in to the headship a year ago just as the school was undergoing a major £1.1 million renovation to its interior, transforming its classrooms and outside space. “I arrived last September in the middle of all the work which started in April and the KS2 classes were out in portacabins on the field,” Richard said. “It’s fabulous what they’ve done outside, the Friendship Garden, which had become very muddy and boggy, has been transformed. Having spoken to the children it was quite clear that the outside space being usable all year round was very important to them. The whole environment has been enhanced and improved.” Richard, from Ainsdale, went to secondary school down the road at Merchant Taylors’ School. After studying at the University of Leeds, then gaining his PGCE with a specialism in Early Years at Trinity and All Saints College, he began his teaching career at St John’s CE Primary School in Waterloo, as a mathematics teacher. After 15 years at the
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school, he left looking for a new challenge but not without first leaving an award behind for Mathematical Excellence, which he had championed while at the school. St Luke’s Halsall has a long history within the local community. In 1758, the first school for girls was established in the Crosby area. Catherine Halsall, the sister of the headmaster of Merchant Taylors’ School, the Reverend Anthony Halsall, left money in her will for the school’s establishment. One of the first of its kind in England, it was known first as the Girl’s School, then the Mistress’s School and finally as Halsall School. To this day St Luke’s Halsall School still receives a grant from the Halsall estate. By 1820 young boys were being admitted, which would soon cater for infant boys and girls, and girls up to the age of 14. Records show that the syllabus then only allowed for the girls to be taught reading, knitting and sewing – writing was considered unnecessary. After 214 years, in 1972, the oldest unbroken provision of education to girls in Lancashire
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ended. The school was re-registered as a mixed primary school and boys from St Luke’s boys joined the new St Luke’s Halsall Primary School. Their links with the church have remained steadfast throughout its history. “People have long standing relation-
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ships with the school and they help out in every way possible,” he said. “We have very good links with the church. We have our collective worship first thing in the morning because we want it to be prominent we want the children to know this is the first thing we think about - that it’s a time for reflection and that it helps set ourselves up for the day. The clergy will come in and tell a Bibli-
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cal story for the week and then we build on that the next day, then I explain to the students the impact it has on their daily life. Each half term we take a Christian value and relate to it in everything that we do. “If you look at the church values I don’t think anyone would disagree about teaching children those values, they are good values to instil your child with and we hope students take them with them when they leave St Luke’s.” In recognition of their values, St Luke’s was awarded the esteemed Church School Partnership Award this year. Not just commended for the school’s work in the local community and church, their Ofsted report and examination results have been held in high regard. An Ofsted Inspection in September 2007 rated the school as ‘outstanding’- a description only allotted to about ten percent of all schools in the country. “We’ve had a good set of SAT results this year so I’m very pleased at how the children have done,” he said. “I’m only as good as the staff here, I have some really hardworking staff and I have a very good Year 6 teacher, Chris Coates, who is excellent. It was very reassuring for me because schools are judged on their end product as the children leave for high school.” Richard is now looking to the future of the school taking it into new areas of development - for example, he is looking at bringing in mobile technology such as I-Pads to the school as there are educational apps available on them, especially for children with special needs. He is adamant though that the school will continue its steadfast place in the local community and church, even with
the changing environment of curriculum and technology. “One of the things that I did this year within the curriculum was to have three drivers. The 3 Es: Christian Ethos, Environmental Awareness and Economic Wellbeing. The teachers are always looking at how they can bring those three things through their work. “There’s also quite a few things we get involved in the local community, as a group of Crosby schools we get together and have a partnership called CAPITAL. We work together on joint objectives. One of the things we have
done is having the children help develop local park developments, for example when the Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre was built the children were involved in having a say there. This is just one of the ways we will continue to work in the local community.” With over 250 years of history behind him, Richard is now at the helm of the primary school still very much in the heart of its local community and church, teaching a new generation who will then pass their values to their children entering the school through its impressive entrance.
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Tickle the Ivories Celebrating a love of music To celebrate Liverpool’s love of music, pianos have transformed the streets of Liverpool ONE into open-air musical boulevards! Students from Archbishop Beck Catholic College rounded up a hectic year of achievement with a fun end to their year with sessions at Liverpool ONE’s Tickle the Ivories busking festival. Bruce Hicks Director of Music said: “The students just loved letting their hair down and the response from the public was truly amazing – they just loved the music. Well done Liverpool ONE!”
Bruce Hicks Director of Music (right) and pupils get ready to entertain shoppers
Notre Dame’s very own Karate Kid Hameed Hassan, a Sixth Form student from Notre Dame Catholic College of the Arts, has been awarded 1st and 2nd place trophies at the recent International Malta Karate Open 2011. Winning the 1st place award for the Seniors Mix Team Kata tournament and 2nd place for the Junior Male Kumite tournament, Hameed hopes to one day compete for England in the Olympics. Miss Nicol, Head of Sixth Form at Notre Dame Catholic College said: “We are incredibly proud of Hameed and his achievements in Malta. Karate teaches selfdefence techniques, as well as discipline, respect and hard work. We wish him well with his training and future Olympic ambitions as we are sure that his dedication to his craft will ensure his success.” Hameed, 16 from Old Swan, who is studying for his BTEC Level 3 Applied Science and a Level 3 ICT Double Award, has been training in the art of karate since he was seven years old at Liverpool Shotokan Karate Club in Toxteth. Karate narrowly missed being included as one of the 26 sports featured in the 2012 London Olympics Games and now Hameed, who is a member of the England junior squad, along with the UK karate community are lobbying for support to be included in 2016, when this talented student may have the chance to strike gold again. Right: Hameed Hassan holding his 1st place and 2nd place trophies 26
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National Success for Young Sefton Biathletes Students hard work pays off Talented young Biathletes from Merchant Taylors’ Junior Girls’ School have won through to achieve outstanding success in the National Finals of the British Schools’ Modern Biathlon Championships. Sophie Gillbanks, Kathryn McEvilly, both from Birkdale, and Athena Clayson, from Blundellsands, reached the team finals at Crystal Palace and finished a very impressive 2nd in the Year 5 age group. Athena Clayson then qualified through to Birmingham for the finals of the Individual British Modern Biathlon Championships and came first in her age
category. These events were the pinnacle of many months of hard training that have seen the girls battle their way through a series of qualification heats and semi-finals against hundreds of other school pupils from around the country. Head of School Miss Julie Yardley said: “This has been a wonderful experience for the girls. To compete at this level and achieve such outstanding results in a national multi-sports competition is amazing. It is a result of lots of dedication and hard training in swimming and running. I am very proud of their commitment and success.”
Pentathlon GB, the governing body for the sport of the Modern Pentathlon, runs the competition. Over 4600 pupils have taken part in the 12 qualification heats held around the country a record number and an increase of some 1800 in the space of just three years. Anthony Temple QC, Chairman of Pentathlon GB – the national governing body for the Olympic sport of the Modern Pentathlon, said: "I’d like to congratulate all of our winners and thank everyone who took part. It’s really pleasing to see so many young athletes competing at their best and enjoying the competition.
Pictured are winning athletes Sophie Gillbanks, Athena Clayson and Kathryn McEvilly
Talented footballer, Joe Williams
Joe is a Rising star A talented young footballer from Huyton has been selected to tour Singapore as part of Everton’s under 15s team. Joe Williams, a Year 9 pupil at Huyton Arts and Sports Centre for Learning, left for Singapore in June for the 10 day end of season tour. Joe, who was in the starting line, competed in the Lion City Cup, playing against international teams including Spain (Juventus) and Brazil (Brazilian Flemengo) Joe has been playing for Everton from the age of 7 and signed for Everton when he was 9. He has recently played in the Premier League Youth Festival and Nike Premier League Cup. During his time at Everton, Joe has been on many tours such as Holland, Prague and Le Harvre. Whilst the talented youngster is only 14, he has been representing the school’s Year 11 team, playing for a team two years above his age group. Mr McCormack from Huyton Arts and Sports College said: “Joe has been an instrumental player, both for his school team as well as Everton. “To represent Everton in this international tournament is not only a tremendous honour, but will also give him invaluable experience to take forward as he progresses his career further. All the staff and pupils at Huyton Arts and Sports College are supporting him and wish him every success with his career.” Joe’s games in Singapore were televised and aired on Eurosport 2.
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Dancing their way to success
Paralympian opens new track Delight at world-class facilities
Future dancing stars Emily Lang and Michael Scotland
Childwall Sports & Science College pupils, Emily Lang who is in Year 10 and Michael Scotland Year 9 auditioned for places in the prestigious Central Arts Training (CATS) Organisation. Both Emily and Michael where successful in their auditions which means that they will be part of the CATS Academy in Manchester starting in September 2011. The student’s success in terms of dance means that they are almost certainly in line to be offered professional contracts at the end of their schooling, which will take place both at Childwall, and in Manchester. Both are hugely talented dancers whose’ success is well merited. Headteacher Dewi Phillips, said: “I am thrilled that Emily and Michael have been successful in their auditions for the highly prestigious CATS School. I wish them all good fortune in the future”.
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KSC Principal Baljit Gandhi is pictured with Tanni Grey-Thompson
Paralympian gold medal winner Tanni Grey-Thompson has officially opened the new £1.2m athletics track at Kirkby Sports College (KSC). KSC was opened in November 2009 and is one of only a select number of specialist sports secondary schools in Britain. Its sporting facilities are recognised as the best on Merseyside and among the best in Britain and the state of the art Mondo track is one the fastest track and field surfaces in the world. Ms Grey-Thompson opened the track as the college hosted the Knowsley Disability Athletics Grand Prix, featuring the world’s leading disabled athletes from 10 nations including Great Britain, Brazil, Romania and New Zealand. KSC was chosen to host the two-day event because of the calibre of its track and field facilities. KSC Principal Baljit Gandhi said the event was terrific and a sign of ‘changing times’ that a school in Knowsley could host such as prestigious world class sporting event. “The new track and field facility crystallises our position as having some
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of the best sporting facilities in the UK,” she said: “This school is about aspiration, opportunity and achievement in sports and study regardless of ability. We were delighted to welcome the international athletes and of course Tanni who is such a magnificent role model to young people for her determination, courage and success. “Generally this event captures the school’s ethos – we want pupils of all abilities to be the given the maximum opportunity to achieve their goals. As well as providing pupils with a platform to achieve sporting excellence, we believe that sport can instil leadership and discipline at all levels.” As well as track and field, KSC boasts a raft of other outstanding sports facilities, including floodlit Astroturf pitches, tennis courts, indoor and outdoor cricket nets, and two multifunction sports halls. A comprehensive range of extra curriculum clubs and activities such as table tennis, gymnastics, dance and drama is also offered to pupils. The facilities are available for the community to enjoy after school, at weekends and during school holidays.
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Educate’s roundtable In response to a report calling for action against the ‘sexualisation’ of children, an October summit is set to bring together government ministers to create a framework to safeguard our young people from negative imagery and influences in advertising, the media and retail. The Bailey report calls for age restrictions for some music videos, parental powers to block adult content on computers and smart ‘phones as well as bans on advertising certain products to children. While for many the summit is long overdue, others would argue that parents also need to be better educated in how to supervise what their children can access using today’s technology. Our panel of parents and educational specialists discussed the dangers surrounding children today, and how best to keep our young people safe.
Let Children, Be Children The Panellists
Helen Murphy, project manager for NHS, has a 13 year-old boy.
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Fiona Barnet, director of a local publishing company, is mum to a 13 year-old daughter.
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Jane Fallows is Key Stage 3 support manager at a local school.
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As a parent, what are your hopes for the outcome of the summit? FB: I’m hoping there will be more control over the sort of music videos children can see and access, such as those by popstars like Rihanna and Lady Gaga. I’ve taken the time to watch the sort of explicit material my daughter and her friends are exposed to, and I do worry that some of the content might be damaging. HM: That doesn’t seem to be such a problem with my son, and other boys. He is conscious of fashion and feels the same pressure to ‘fit in’, but the issues are different. I’m more concerned about the amount of time he’d spend on video games if I didn’t restrict it. Some of the games’ content is violent and I can notice a change in him after he’s been playing. He may be more sulky, withdrawn, or aggressive – and it can be a battle to persuade him to do something else with his time rather than play the games. There are age restrictions in place, so I’m not sure what the summit could change, but the boys still have access to the games. No one wants to be the parent who bans games. JF: My son is 19 now, and when he was 13 he became interested in the games. Like you, Helen, I noticed a change in his manner and the aggressiveness. He would be rude, and introverted, and it doesn’t help with boys’ social skills. Luckily he played for the football team, which took him away from the game, but if that hadn’t been the case I would have had to address the issue somehow. Luckily, it’s not a problem any more. With boys in school, who may not necessarily have as much guidance at home, I worry that their exposure to music videos encourages them to sexualise girls and damages their potential and future relationships. They have no understanding of proper relationships built on trust and respect, and it worries me that some of these videos leave boys thinking that girls are nothing more than sexual objects. Some boys find it difficult to disassociate themselves from these images. The games also feed them with aggression, and they find it difficult to process the images that they’re fed because they haven’t developed and matured enough emotionally. The technology is feeding them all the wrong messages.
I am concerned about social networking sites, like Facebook, and for this reason I’ve taken every step I can to protect my daughter and make sure that I’m aware of everything that happens on her site. Fiona Barnet
Which aspects of society’s sexualized ‘wallpaper’ worry you the most – TV advertising, games or social networking sites? FB: I am concerned about social networking sites, like Facebook, and for this reason I’ve taken every step I can to protect my daughter and make sure that I’m aware of everything that happens on her site. I have access to her account, her passwords and her Friends list, so that I can monitor her activities. I worry about strangers befriending her, or other young girls, on Facebook so I keep track of who she is communicating with online. I also keep a close eye on the photographs she uploads, as so many teenage girls don’t understand the dangers they’re exposing themselves to by posing on Facebook in provocative dress or a bikini. JF: Facebook becomes a big issue in senior school, and for that reason it’s blocked on all school computers, as are certain games and anything that might be deemed inappropriate. It’s a site where bullying can begin, and can continue after school finishes – without anyone to put a stop to it – and it’s been used to start arguments and even fights between pupils in different schools. I worry about some of the boys, and there are some, who see their Facebook account as a measure of their popularity. They might have 1000 ‘Friends’ but they don’t realize that these people aren’t really their friends – that would be impossible to sustain of course. Some boys even think they have a girlfriend on Facebook – when they haven’t even met, except online. Things become distorted. With the time spent on sites like that, they’re becoming more and more removed from real, personal friendships and relationships. Are boys and girls affected differently and at different ages? What do you think parents need to be made aware of? JF: The main difference between boys and girls is that boys are aroused by imagery, and the images they may become exposed to send out damaging messages about girls and relationships. If this isn’t addressed, then the boys will grow into young men with a very poor understanding of how relationships work, and without respect for women.
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Facebook becomes a big issue in senior school, and for that reason it’s blocked on all school computers, as are certain games and anything that might be deemed inappropriate. Jane Fallows
HM: Girls seem to be affected much earlier than boys though, even at primary school. They will copy the clothes and makeup of the popstars they admire – like Rihanna. With my son and his friends, it’s the online games that most concern me most at the moment – and finding different ways to entertain him and get him to socialise in different ways. FB: I think that my daughter began to be more open to influences at about the age of 12, and it’s sure to become a bigger issue as she gets older. Bullying is a huge issue for so many parents. You hear in the press about teenagers targeting a young girl or a boy, based on their looks, or that they’re quiet in school, and their taunts can be incredibly destructive. The type of bullying that can occur is unbelievable, and can go so much further when it’s carried on in Facebook because there are no controls, and no adults to intervene. Children can be much crueler online than they would be face to face. I’ve asked my daughter to promise that she would tell me if anything like this were to happen to her, and our relationship is such that she feels she can talk to me about anything. JF: Children become so removed from the personal level that they can get away with writing anything derogatory they like. There’s a whole generation of children growing up without developing real relationships and friendships, and relying on the internet to measure their ‘popularity’. FB: I worry about who these Facebook ‘Friends’ are, and I won’t let her add anyone
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who she doesn’t know. I think that Facebook should be policed, and there should be more controls in place. HM: I personally think that there’s not enough information for parents about putting restrictions onto the internet at home – I know that I wouldn’t be too sure how to set something like that up. I know that you can set restrictions up on the television, but the internet’s so vast that you need more information on where to start. JF: Another pet hate of mine is when advertising is so derogatory towards men and their place in the household. It’s not recognized as sexism, but adverts which show men as being useless around the house are damaging. Many children come from homes where there is no male role model. What these children need to be seeing on adverts is good adult role models. What sorts of real problems develop in young people as a result of the music videos and games which permeate our culture? JF: Everything that your child is exposed to will influence them in some form, and if they’re able to access some of these games and videos at an early age then they become desensitised. This delays and damages their social development. In extreme circumstances, their childhood is being contaminated. It’s the relationships with their peers that suffer, as well as their concentration span and ability to take in and process information. Some of the music videos and games are, as you know,
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incredibly violent or explicit – and can be so damaging to young minds. Children and teenagers without strong guidance at home are incredibly vulnerable and impressionable, and so even shocking material becomes ‘normal’ to them and they seek out aggression and violence. They may become withdrawn and rude, altering their personalities, and they’re unable to form relationships with others leaving them isolated at school and at home. In some cases, where we suspect the child has been exposed to unsuitable material, intervention is needed perhaps from a specialist or a psychiatrist. How do schools try to address the issues more generally? JF: Pupils study citizenship and PSHE – personal and social health education, and SEAL – social and emotional aspects of learning. They’ll explore rights and responsibilities, and relationships for instance. The topics are chosen to tie in to current issues, and the children do engage with it. For teachers, as with parents, you have to equip the children with the knowledge, and then hope that they go on to make the right choices. You have to help them to make sense of the mixed messages that are thrown at them in society. Is there a happy medium in embracing the advantages of new technology? HM: I hope that we can find one. Every parent wants their child to have a mobile ‘phone so that they can keep them safe. It’s ironic that the smart ‘phones are then being used by some kids to bully others. Schools don’t allow the pupils to use their ‘phones during the majority of the day, but it has to be up to parents to keep an eye on what their children are doing in the evening. You know yourself, it would be easier to let them get on with playing games or watching videos because it keeps them quiet – but you know that you have a responsibility for their health and their wellbeing so, as a parent, you do your best to find limits and stick to them. But it’s not easy. FB: You hope that you do have an amount of trust with your own children. JF: Yes, that’s right. It’s your mistrust of the other people who can access your children which is the problem.
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Do you think a more rigorous adherence to a watershed would make a difference? HM: These days, with so much content being watched online, I don’t think a watershed would make much difference. The children find ways to watch what they want. To keep my son from being up late playing games or on his ‘phone, I’ll take his laptop and ‘phone overnight and that way I know I’m monitoring what he is up to online. JF: It would be very difficult to police the material online, and place restrictions on certain content, so I think the emphasis of the summit should instead be to educate parents and young people from a more responsible point of view. I’d like to see more people taking responsibility for their actions. HM: It needs to begin at home. FB: Some parents can’t provide that, though. HM: That’s true, and that’s where the schools come in. Do you think that the coalition government is well placed to monitor progress in the affected industries, when it comes to implementing restrictions on viewing content and products? JF: Rightly or wrongly, I don’t have a lot of time for politicians, but in this instance the problems we’re facing aren’t going to be quickly fixed by some more restrictions on video content. We need a joined up approach, perhaps organised by a quango or a network on a national level to support a re-education of adults and young people about being safe online. Children are so quick with technology that they’ll find the loopholes to watch what they want. The real solution can only be to change how our society works, and by this I don’t mean just to put an end to social deprivation and housing. We have to instill values into society. We’re all so driven by what we’ve got, rather than who we are. For children even who come from homes where there isn’t a lot of money, they will still have the ‘phones and the gadgets which they perceive to be necessary. Footballers are idolised in our culture, but as a role model for young boys how realistic are they? Very few boys can hope to make it as a footballer and ever earn anything like that amount of money. So what kind of message are we sending out to other young people about their futures? As a society we don’t celebrate those who get jobs on a production line, or go into the
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army – and that’s a real disservice to our young people. FB: I agree. There’s so much coverage in the papers of the women who will do anything to marry a footballer, and of the reality stars, who have achieved nothing except notoriety. And that’s being set up as an example to children. However, there are some games like SIMS which my daughter and her friends enjoy and which sends out good messages to young people. As you create your virtual world, the character make friends, they get married, they go to university and they look for a job – and it shows that children aren’t only interested in violent or explicit games and imagery. There are a lot of positives to the new technology, depending on how it’s used. JF: It’s proven that technology is a way to engage young people in their learning, and for their interest, but it’s how we use this technology which matters. It can be beneficial for everyone. Somewhere we need to change society so that children aren’t growing up saturated with images of aggression, violence and sexual activity as the outward signs of success. I’d like to see a change in our society’s values for the good of all our young people. That’s not something the summit can change, but until it does then we are going to see more and more young people affected by this culture. I’m not calling for an end to the technology that’s available – but as a society we need to find a way to use the technology better. You can have a fantastic game without violence, and you can make an incredible music video without having explicit lyrics and images.
The Letting Children Be Children report states: Adverts with sexualised imagery should be banned from near schools, nurseries and playgrounds A code of conduct for retailers should prevent them from selling ‘provocative’ clothing aimed at children Parents should have a greater say about what is appropriate TV viewing before 9pm Children under the age of 16 should not appear in adverts for products aimed at their children
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Speaking out Students attend Anthony Walker Foundation Workshops Students from The De La Salle Academy, Liverpool were invited to take part in a series of workshops run by The Anthony Walker Foundation. The workshops, were held at Liverpool’s Maritime Museum, and were led by young volunteers from ‘The Foundation’ and focussed on promoting social harmony and tackling racism.
Having taken part in the sessions, the students gave a five minute presentation to the other schools, the volunteers from ‘The Foundation’ and members of Anthony's family. The 'What Racism Means to Me' presentation involved the students holding up the letters of the word 'racism' to the audience and speaking about what each letter represented.
They also gave a short drama performance about racism and racist attitudes. Academy Principal, Mr Patrick Ferguson, said: “The students were a real credit to themselves and the Academy and said that they had gained a much better understanding of the impact racism has on peoples’ lives”.
De La Salle teacher Ms Hoos with pupils from 9A1
Pupils Strive for perfection The Archbishop Blanch School Young Enterprise Team have had a fantastic year trading under the company name of STRIVE. The Year 11 girls - Gaby Bowker, Anna Helsby, Rebecca Madigan, Emily Baines, Caitlin Jones, Jodie McDonell, Nina Sage, Rachel Stanley, Jessica Corcoran and Bethany Fox have enjoyed great success and have finished trading with a very respectable profit. One of STRIVE's projects during their year of trading was to hold a 'Gok style' Fashion Show, Charity Shop v High Street, which raised almost £800. £500 was sent to the British Red Cross for relief aid to Japan to help fit out 70,000 temporary homes and also to help with domestic items such as rice cookers, microwaves and kettles. £250 has been sent to The Anthony Walker Foundation. The Managing Director, Gaby Bowker, became the Merseyside Student of the Year and was one of four Regional Finalists, being interviewed on Concorde at Manchester Airport at the extremely prestigious event. Although Gaby did not win she was a real credit to the school; all finalists were said to be extremely worthy contenders and truly enterprising young people. Mrs Addy, Head of Applied Learning at Archbishop Blanch School, was delighted when Young Enterprise presented the school with the award of "Centre of Excellence" for the work it does with Young Enterprise pupils.
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Lighting a spark Baroness Newlove’s inspirational visit Fazakerley High School hosted a talk from a member of the House of Lords in May to encourage students from Year 7 to Year 13 to engage more with the political and parliamentary process. Baroness Newlove met with students to talk about the work and role of the House of Lords. This was followed by a question and answer session on various aspects of the parliamentary process and life at Westminster in general. Helen Newlove from Warrington became a Baroness and took up her seat in the House of Lords as a Conservative in July 2010. Baroness Newlove’s husband Garry was murdered in 2007 after confronting a group of drunken youths who were vandalising his car. Since then she has set up a number of foundations that aimed to tackle the UK drinking culture as well as providing support to young people. The visit was part of the Peers in Schools programme which sends House of Lords representatives into schools and colleges to encourage more about politics.
Baroness Newlove meets pupils from Fazakerley High School journey and campaign work moved staff Miss Melitsiotis, Assistant and students. They enjoyed asking Headteacher at Fazakerley High School questions and receiving open and honest commented “Baroness Newlove’s visit answers. As a result of the talk, students was tremendous. She spoke to students now wish to take up Baroness Newlove’s about life in politics and parliament in a offer of visiting her at the Houses of way that they really gained a deep Parliament in London.” understanding of it. Her own personal
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the programme. The programme took place in the two weeks from 25 July to 5 August and was based in Whitehall, London. Interns were allocated a placement in a Government Department and received all the support necessary to undertake their work experience. Interns attended welcome and closing receptions and had the opportunity to meet Ministers, Senior Civil Servants and network with other interns on the programme. Evening activities ranged from social
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events to business focused activities. The interns, 11 girls and two boys met a wide range of people and gained an insight into the Civil Service. It was also an opportunity for students to build workplace skills and knowledge which can be taken forward in their education and future career. Speaking of the opportunity, Rebecca Murphy said: “I felt both excited and honoured to have been chosen to take up an internship. I gained an insight into the world of Whitehall civil service and also developed skills for my future career.”
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Catwalk stars Fashion students strut their stuff for charity Student at St John Bosco Arts College put on a Fashion Show not only to showcase the fantastic work done by the students but also to raise money for Zoe’s Place. GCSE and Btec Textiles and Fashion work was showcased for parents and guests. The show was put together to display the huge talents of the students and raise some money for the charity Zoe’s Place. On display for the evening were costumes made for the annual production “Alice” and dresses and pieces both designed and made by the students. The Year 8 textiles group who had a fantastic time strutting their stuff on the catwalk modeled all the clothes. The money raised at the event was kindly matched by Barclaycard and donated to Zoe’s Place. This was a wonderful evening thoroughly enjoyed by both students and the audience.
Model pupils - stars of the St John Bosco Arts College Fashion Show
Developing links with Europe Grant helps to forge friendships In 2010 the British Council awarded Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School a Comenius grant. The grant is awarded to schools to develop projects with schools in Europe. Their project, 'Sensing Europe', looks at how they use their senses in order to form views and opinions about people from different countries.
The project works in conjunction with Opening Minds, and offers Year 7 an opportunity to develop their knowledge of the world and its people, through planned lessons and activities. The grant also pays for visits to their partner countries, where pupils experience the cultures they have been learning about in class, as well as a chance to gain friendships and share their own experiences and common interests. In January 2011 Cardinal Heenan hosted the first of their Comenius meetings with 47 delegates who travelled from partner countries and spent a week with them; visiting the school and meeting staff and pupils and sightseeing. In March four pupils (Nathan Dagnall, Luke Speed, Joel Smith and Connor Maher) travelled to Adana in Turkey. Here they experienced Turkish culture, visited Turkish schools and took part in a t-shirt design competition. Left: Pupils from Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School on a visit to Adana, Turkey.
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College conversion
Left to right: St Mary’s Principal Mike Kennedy with actress Cathy Tyson and Director of Music, Andrew Byres
Festival of Music School showcase their talent The musicians of St Mary’s, Crosby held their annual ‘Festival of Music’ at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, the 14th year that it has taken place showcasing the musical skills of the students. The evening featured different musical groups from the College, and its preparatory school, The Mount: as well as music from the children of Great Crosby Primary School. The Liverpool actress Cathy Tyson, who starred in the film ‘Mona Lisa’ and on TV in ‘Emmerdale’ and ‘Holby City’, was on hand to host the event. ‘Our Philharmonic concerts have been one of the highlights of the school calendar for more than a decade now,’ said Andrew Byres, St Mary’s Director of Music. ‘As usual, all the pupils involved were very excited about playing at such a prestigious venue, and put a huge amount of time and effort into preparing for the event.’
St Edward’s College in Liverpool has become an Academy, it is the first school in the city, rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, to convert since the government opened up the Academies Programme. The name of the College is unchanged, although as a legal entity the school will be known as St Edward’s College Edmund Rice Academy Trust. The Congregation of Christian Brothers who first took charge of the College in the 19th Century will remain the Trustees of the College and Brother Kevin Mullan, the Congregation Leader, said: “St Edward’s College is the oldest Christian Brother Foundation in England.” A joint statement from Mr Terry Sweeney, Chairman of Governors and Mr John Waszek, Principal, said: “Since the founding of the Catholic Institute in Hope Street in 1853, the College has undergone many changes in status. Each of these has added to the richness of experience enjoyed by our pupils and we are confident that this conversion to Academy status will enable the College to go from strength to strength. We would like to thank the many parents who have supported the Governing Body during the conversion process.”
Thanks a million say VIPs Sacred Heart Catholic College recently welcomed two special guests from the Lorenzo Gorvie Memorial School (LGMS), Waterloo Sierra Leone. Headteacher, Mr Dawodu, and Senior Science Teacher, Mr John, spent a week at the College to sample the delights Sacred Heart had to offer. Mr Dawodu and Mr John arrived following a journey made by road, ferry and air, which, lasted more than 24 hours. Within the first hour after being collected at Heathrow airport, there were a few firsts for them; using a lift, seeing automatic car park pay and barrier machines, a doubledecker bus and travelling on a motorway. During their visit, they were able to observe parts of lessons in a range of curriculum areas and see many examples of pupils’ work. Most of the subjects were the same or similar, perhaps with different names, but the lessons were very different particularly regarding smaller class sizes, teaching styles and the abundance of resources
available. In Geography, Year 10 GCSE pupils have studied the problems associated with water supply in low-income countries. The visitors were able to pass on firsthand experience and answer some of the pupils’ questions. They were amazed! On the final day, courtesy of the PTA and AJ Rogers Jewellers, two trophies were presented to the LGMS teachers. One award recognises ‘Outstanding Academic Achievement’ and another is the ‘Championship Trophy’ to be presented annually to the winning house at sports day. Previously, there were no trophies to present because they were stolen during the civil war ten years ago and never replaced. Some Science equipment was also passed on to allow the first experiments to take place in the school. The two teachers spent Saturday seeing some of the sights in Liverpool city centre before embarking on their journey home.
Senior Science Teacher, Mr John and Headteacher, Mr Dawodu received trophies to be awarded to school pupils
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Sisterly advice Words of tranquility for students
St Julie’s pupils talk to Sister Teresita about her life
St Julie’s Catholic High School has been honoured by a visit from Sister Teresita, a member of the Congregational Leadership Team of the Sisters of Notre Dame who oversees the work of the Sisters across the five continents of Europe, Asia, Africa and North and South America. Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Sister Teresita attended a Notre Dame school and was greatly inspired by a Sister who taught her in the fourth grade. She went on to train as a nurse, but subsequently became a Sister herself, spending 22 years working with the most impoverished members of society in Chicago, Illinois. Sister Teresita visited St Julie’s students in classes and had the opportunity to see
them at their work, before seeing some performances by the A Level Dance Group, Year 10 Dance Company and hearing two performances from the BTEC Music Group including a song by the Beatles. After touring the school, Sister Teresita made time to meet with the Full School and Sixth Form Councils, who were able to ask questions about her life, work and inspiration. Headteacher, Mr Alderman spoke for everyone when he said: "We are absolutely delighted that Sister Teresita could join us today. Her calmness and tranquility in explaining the highs and lows of her personal journey were a great inspiration to the many children that she met."
The great cook off Celebrity Chef Paul Rankin joined the staff and pupils of St Edward’s College, Liverpool to mark the opening of their new £350,000 Food Technology Unit. The visit started with a tour of the new unit, and he sat in with a group of students for their lesson. The Chef then spent lunch hour in the College Dining Hall behind a smoothie bar, encouraging pupils to make their own remarkable recipes. “He was incredibly impressed with the facilities, and even suggested he could possibly return one day to give a master class to the parents,” said Nicola Mutch, Head of Food Technology. Paul finished his visit by hosting a one-off pupils versus teachers version of ‘Ready Steady Cook’ in the College Hall, which resulted in a resounding victory for the ‘Red Peppers’ (Pupils) over the ‘Green Peppers’ (teachers). 40
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Pupils turn CSI July is always an exciting month in the school year: exams are finishing, weather is getting better, and lots of field trips take place, with this in mind, July saw St Hilda’s CE High School, Year 8 turn their attention to the art of forensic science. The team from First Steps Workshops, a company specialising in delivering enterprise days to schools, turned the school hall into a crime scene where the pupils competed in small investigational groups, learned various practical aspects of forensic science and explored its past, present and future. They also examined a real life crime scene investigation in comparison to the media’s portrayal. Every pupil played an important part in the event developing their own specialist role from Blood Experts, Fingerprint Retrieval to Analysis Experts. Feedback from the staff and pupils was fantastic; the pupils really entered into the spirit of the day and loved getting dressed up as CSI’s. Ms Roberts, Assistant Head, said: “The girls were excited, fully engaged and really used their thinking skills. I believe this was an exceptional and valuable day.” In addition, the facilitators from First Steps praised the pupils on how they conducted themselves on the day. “This is one of the best schools we’ve worked with. The pupils took to the task exceptionally well and their attitudes were second to none. It would be a pleasure to come back and work with the school.”
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Open Evening 29th September 2011 6pm - 8pm
Please come and look around and meet our staff and students Year 4, 5 & 6 pupils and parents welcome Queens Drive, Walton, Liverpool, L4 6SH I Telephone: 0151-235 1200 I Fax: 0151-521 1044 I E-mail: office@alsophigh.org.uk I Web: www.alsophigh.org.uk
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Rewarding year Students sparkle in the splendour of St Georges Hall Holly Lodge Girls’ College celebrated their students success and achievements earlier this year by holding their Celebration evening in the beautiful concert room in St Georges Hall, Liverpool The venue proved a fitting backdrop for the prize-winners and also the many students who preformed on stage. Pictured right are some of the school prizes winners with expupil and Business woman Gemma McGowan who also presented some of the awards to the pupils.
Operation Bath Bomb!
The award-winning members of Team Fizzberry and Lux
Thirty Bellerive girls took up the challenge of ‘Operation Bath Bomb’, part of an ‘applied learning’ week. The pupils from years 8 and 9 worked in teams of five Adopting different roles, a chemist worked out the best formula for their product. Production created batches of the product. Technologists designed innovative packaging and moulds. Marketing were creative in advertising from leaflets to radio ads, whilst the finance manager kept a firm eye on profit margins and business plans. Use of IT skills were clearly demonstrated, as were personal and thinking skills, as the teams came up with innovative ideas. It all came together when they pitched to a Dragon’s Den. Bombs fizzed, radio jingles played, packaging enticed and profits convinced the judges of their professional products. After much deliberation, the teams Fizzberry and Lux, were judged to be equal first.
Hong Kong exchange Pupils from Litherland High School recently played host to a group of students from Hong Kong. The school have been linked with Fukien High School in Hong Kong for six years and the pupils from Hong Kong visit every July and stay with the families of their e-mail buddies. Whilst in Merseyside the pupils from Fukien High School learnt about English culture and visited a whole variety of tourist attractions, including Croxteth Hall and Liverpool's Museums. The Litherland pupils will pay a return visit to Hong Kong in October where many of them will renew their friendships with their ‘buddies’ and have a chance to learn about the culture and history of the island. 42
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Fast food ‘no-go zone’ for schools Town Hall chiefs have agreed to ban any more fast food takeaways from opening near St Helens schools - in a bid to cut the borough’s growing obesity problem down to size. Members of St Helens Council’s cabinet have agreed to create 400-metre fast food exclusion zones around every school in the borough. While this does not apply to the borough’s 161 existing takeaways, it does mean that any new takeaway planning applications will only be considered if they are at least a quarter of a mile from the nearest school. Fast food outlets banned from opening in the exclusion zones include kebab shops, Chinese, Indian and other takeaway shops, pizza outlets, fish and chip shops and chicken shops. Councillor Andy Bowden said: “We have become increasingly concerned at
the dominance of takeaways in the borough, particularly near schools. “This move is in response to these concerns and will have an impact on health, particularly for our younger residents, as well as helping to tackle parking, crime and disorder issues in our neighbourhoods.” The latest figures show that the number of obese people in St Helens now tops 20,000. The annual cost to the local Primary Care Trust is estimated at £3.6m as obese patients put themselves at more risk of serious illnesses such as heart and liver disease, cancer and diabetes. To date their are no plans to introduce
no-go zones in Liverpool, Knowsley or Sefton boroughs.
Record breakers Knowsley scores high again
Steering children ahead From a very young age, many children are eager to get behind the wheel of a car. With driving lessons on the road out of reach until they are 17, the pressure is then on to pass the test as quickly as possible, leaving little time to adapt to both the controls and the public road. MotorSport Vision’s YoungDrive! provides a safe environment where children aged 11+ and over 4’8” tall can familiarise themselves with car control, and without the distractions of everyday traffic. Key driving manoeuvres are taught and practiced, making this not only a fantastic treat but one with invaluable benefits. Available at MotorSport Vision venues Brands Hatch, Oulton Park and Bedford Autodrome, the children drive dualcontrol and high-specification BMW 1 Series cars. Under the supervision of Driving Standards Agency-approved instructors, up to three children per car means that there is also the opportunity to compare progress with others. 44
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The highest ever number of children in Knowsley have achieved a Level 4 or above in English and maths at Key Stage 2. Improving for the fifth year in a row with 77% Knowsley is 3% above the national average. Provisional results published show the percentage of children leaving school with a Level 4 in English has increased to 82%, an improvement of 2%, taking Knowsley above the national average and making it the borough’s best performance on record. For the third consecutive year pupils have exceeded the national average in maths with 82% attaining Level 4, meanwhile Knowsley has had an improvement of 2% at Level 5. Key Stage 2 tests monitor children’s ability in English and maths at the end of Year 6, the final year in primary school. Cllr Graham Wright, Knowsley’s Cabinet Member for Children and Family Services said: “I am very proud of our primary school pupils, they have really excelled themselves achieving Knowsley’s best ever Key Stage 2 results. “Knowsley pupils have improved our results for the fifth year in a row, pushing us above the national average for the third year running. I am particularly proud of the pupils’ performance in English, our best to date. “Knowsley’s overall success is down to a great deal of hard work from these pupils with support form their parents, often overcoming significant barriers to learning, coupled with a wide of range of support from dedicated primary school teaching staff. Everyone deserves to be very proud of these results. Together with recent Ofsted inspections the results reinforces my view that Knowsley primary schools are amongst the best in the country.”
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Meet the Headteacher Mr Steve Hall, St Ambrose Barlow College
In a secluded spot in St Ambrose Barlow Catholic College, there is a picturesque garden built in memoria of former student Joanna who tragically died last year at the age of 11. The students grow the plants, display them at school and sell products to sustain the garden. The existence of the garden is only down to a strong school ethos of community and friendship, and the inspiring guidance from headteacher Steve Hall.
A student’s oasis Headteacher for little over a year at the specialist Sport and ICT College in Netherton, the school has achieved excellent GCSE results improving year on year and has gained the Healthy Schools Award, Sportsmark and the national ICT mark. The school was also awarded a Training College status and offers training facilities for local schools and community groups. Steve has been doing things slightly differently at the school, pioneering a new curriculum and top health initiatives at the school. “As a headteacher you need to look at things and think ‘why are you doing it?’ and ‘can we do it a different way?’” comments Steve. “In the past, students have only started revising for GCSEs from Year 10 and doing exams at 14. Now I’ve got students at different abilities starting at different times, beginning to study in Year 9, because a lot of the students have the ability. In the past
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there used to be SATs exams at the end of Year 9 now the SATS aren’t there why do we have to wait until the end of Year 9 to study for GCSEs?” Understanding the background of the students in an area with pockets of disadvantaged neighbourhoods is key to the continuing success of the school. Steve grew up in Walton and went to school in the same area of Liverpool where he now teaches. Coming from a working class community where the majority of his friends and family didn’t stay on in school, he felt disaffected at school. At university, he studied History and found a member of staff who lit a spark in him, who engaged him. As a result not only did he graduate with a good degree but also went on to gain his PGCE in History and PE afterwards. It is this same spark which has continued to inspire Steve to motivate young people. “We’ve got fantastic behavioural and support systems at this school; we’ve got a very small amount of students who
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they’re allowed to go out and experience the world of work and a number of them have got full time jobs as a result of that, and their exam results have been superb.” The system seems to obviously be working. The school has done well year on year in their examinations with their CVA (contextual value added) being in the top 100 schools in the country. Their successes have also been recognised at a government level; students were asked to meet former PM Gordon Brown in London a few years ago, and they have received a number of accolades over the years. “We’re not just a specialist status school but one classed as a high performance specialist status and this is in an area that does have pockets of disadvantage; when you look at the socioeconomic factors we’re not expected to do well,” he comments. “We’ve got a lovely community ethos to this school and just because we’re a faith school doesn’t mean we automatically have that warmth, people come in and say all the time it has a lovely family feel. “Ofsted has said to us this is a school that truly lives out its mission. I always remember that quote because I feel incredibly proud to be part of this process. St Ambrose Barlow is a small school, and in this day and age there are not so many small secondary schools.” The sports specialism has been a huge advantage for the school helping to transform its curriculum delivery and producing better examination results. Steve helped to bring in the sports specialism in 2005, chosen in part because of the area’s strength in and passion for
sport. Students can now go rock climbing, they’ve built a mountain bike track at the school, they’ve brought in trampolines and table tennis and have made the school offering as well rounded as possible. Recognising that there is a national problem with keeping girls engaged in sport as they get older the school has also changed the uniforms to make them female-friendly and brought in activities like dance and cheerleading to appeal to them. In order to make healthy eating a top priority the school gives out awards for healthy eating and they monitor what students eat. Linking up with parents if the school feel that a child is not eating
or if the parent is concerned about their child then the school can access the information immediately. This combination of background, specialism and community helps to make St Ambrose Barlow a top performing school, with a sympathetic headteacher continuing the successes at the school. “We call ourselves a specialist school, not because we’re a specialist subject school but because we are a special school. The school is a little oasis and its friendly environment overwhelms everyone who visits. And it’s not down to just one person it’s down to the wonderful ethos of every student, teacher and parent.”
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KIRKBY SPORTS COLLEGE Mrs B Gandhi, Principal Bracknell Avenue, Kirkby, Merseyside, L32 9PP. T: 0151 477 8710, F: 0151 477 8715 Email: admin@kirkbysportscollegecfl.klear.org.uk Web: www.kirkbysportscollege.com
Kirkby Sports College
Open Evening Tuesday 20th September 2011 4.00-7.00pm Choosing a school is a difficult process. No prospectus can fully describe the atmosphere and ethos of a community such as Kirkby Sports College.
In order to help parents find out as much information as possible we invite you and your child to our open evening when you can have a guided tour, meet the new Principal and staff in their subject areas and ask any questions that you may have. A school bus is provided on a daily basis for students living in Knowsley and neighbouring boroughs. Transport to the school can be arranged to the open evening ² please contact our reception desk on the number above
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Fazakerley High School A Specialist Engineering College
‘Achievement for All’
Year 4 - Year 6 Open Evening Wednesday 21st September 4pm - 6pm All families welcome www.fazakerleyhigh.org
Sherwoods Lane Fazakerley L10 1LB email: admin@fazakerleyhigh.org
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---------------------- SPECIALIST SPORT SCHOOLS -----------------------------------For schools having a specialist status has been enormously important in helping them transform the education they offer. It has allowed schools to develop a distinctive ethos and has produced great improvements in subjects both academic and vocational. As part of a special series, Educate has been looking at specialist status schools in Merseyside, with the final part in the series in the next issue of Educate. --------------That the UK has a problem with obesity is undeniable; the latest statistics on obesity predict a rise from a quarter to 40 per cent by 2030 and a top health adviser has recently warned 500,000 children may be at risk of developing life-threatening liver disease because they are overweight. With a predicted extra cost of £2 billion per year to the NHS and the disheartening reality of Marks and Spencer launching a plus-size children’s school uniform range, the role of Physical Education at school has become ever more important. The need for increased sport at school is not just about the health scares though, the much more fun side of it, and the hook for young people, is the participatory nature of the Olympics 2012 in London. Liverpool is one of the London 2012 training camps. Athletes from across the world will use the city’s state-of-the-art 50 metre swimming pool at Liverpool Aquatics Centre in Wavertree in the run up to the Games. In a true community outreach event Liverpool was also selected as one of the cities the iconic torch will visit in the run up to the Games inspiring a new generation of athletes. As part of the Olympic legacy, the government wants every child to have access to 5 hours of high quality PE and sport per week. Schools in Merseyside are also making the most of the Games by getting involved with the London 2012 Get Set programme. 219 schools in Merseyside have so far
registered on the programme, and Kirkby Sports College is a member of the Get Set Network. The college has a strong link with disability sport, incorporating partnerships with Springfield and the Elms special schools; this was the driving force behind them getting the mondo athletics track and subsequently links with the Romanian and Namibian Paralympic teams. They have an excellent relationship with local universities, Huyton Arts & Sports College and other NW Sports Colleges and the Youth Sports Trust. Principal Baljit Gandhi said: “At Kirkby Sports College we are embracing the core Olympic and Paralympic values of Personal Excellence and Achievement, Respect and Friendship, Inspiration, Determination and Courage, and Equality. Our sports specialism allows us to use sport as a vehicle to promote aspirations, broaden horizons and selfdiscipline. We aim to inspire all students to believe that they can achieve their ambitions and exceed their potential." Specialist Sports Colleges position PE and sport at the centre of the curriculum, using it as a vehicle to increase their examination levels and school attendance. At the colleges, students not only get to participate in a wide range of sports, the specialism also raises the standards of teaching and learning of PE and school sport. A report by London School of Economics found that sports colleges were effective in raising boys’ overall performance by one grade and girls by half a grade. It also
highlighted that only specialist sport and technology colleges added value to subjects other than their own Childwall Sports & Science College is one such specialist school who has seen their examination results increase in part due to their sports specialism. This year they were ranked amongst the 100 top performing schools based on sustained improvement in each year from 2007-2010, placing the school in the top three per cent of all secondary schools in England for the period. “There are some key moments in the lives of schools and I am absolutely confident that the acquisition of Sports College Status in 2003 has been the spring board for the school’s success,” Headteacher Dewi Phillips commented. “Since this time not only have our PE results at both KS4 and KS5 been exceptional (helping to drive standards) but our targets set by both national and local authority have been not only met but exceeded on all occasions. “Not only does our sports specialism help raise academic standards but has also meant that there has been a significant and continued improvement in terms of some of the traits which accompany success in the sporting context. Students are encouraged on all occasions to become involved in ‘teams’ which not only means sporting teams but also teams throughout the school in terms of Eco Club, Bible Club and range of other opportunities including the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award.
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Not only does our sports specialism help raise academic standards but has also meant that there has been a significant and continued improvement in terms of some of the traits which accompany success in the sporting context **** “We are also heavily involved in a health programme. We are conscious that there is an ongoing issue within Liverpool and within the country in terms of obesity. We have a regular and highly successful sports programme which not only incorporates our Fitness Suite, Dance Studio and Sports Halls but also Summer Camps which are not only attended by our youngsters but also some of our Year 11, 12 and 13 Students take part as coaches.” Alongside the school’s close links with local universities, as a result of Childwall Sports & Science College’s work with the Mersey Tigers Basketball Team, they have gained national recognition as a centre of excellence for basketball. However, keeping up the fantastic range of activities a specialist sport school offers has become ever harder after the government’s decision to end Labour’s specialist school scheme and have funding absorbed into general school budgets. Last year there was much debate of the government scrapping the £162m annual funding for school sport in England. However, due to the outrage this caused the Secretary State of Education Michael Gove has promised that £65m will be available until 2013. This will safeguard schools releasing one PE teacher for one day a week, to promote pupils' participation in a range of PE and sporting activities – a key feature of the previous system. St Ambrose Barlow Catholic College, in Netherton, achieved Sports College status in 2005 and since then has again achieved continuing success at exam results level. They provide activities across a spectrum from football and netball to mountain biking and rounders. Their brand new mountain bike track, which features bumps and jumps, was partly funded by Bike Club, a UK wide project that supports cycling-related activities for children. Their amazing offering to students to students though is no longer sustainable, due to the changing government funding climate. Headteacher Steve Hall said: “In the face of
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the changing government I have tried to retain the best of the specialism. I have sat down with the people who direct the specialism and we have accepted that we face reductions in funding, but we are going to retain the best of the curriculum. “We’re going to keep funding all the students and their community involvement. For example, no student has to pay to go and do rock climbing or golf at Aintree Golf Course or any other activities from the massive range of sports outside the school. “We also give a significant amount of time to the specialist subject, we believe passionately in sport and ICT and believe that every child will benefit enormously from the physical activity. Our mission statement is spiritually, morally and physically developing children.” At Archbishop Beck Catholic Sports College students can take part in a wide variety of sports including basketball, trampolining, archery, outdoor and adventurous activities. The school’s Community Sports Academy and Tennis Centre is rated as one of the top indoor centres in the country. Since September 2008 it has housed a brand new dance facility, community room, teaching and social area. As most schools, the specialist colleges are hoping that the Olympics brings more sport awareness and centres to the North West, geographically close to all socio-economic communities for the benefit of communities and students. One of the positive outcomes from the Olympics is the Knowsley Leisure and Culture Park which opens this month. The multimillion pound development, based in Huyton, will offer two swimming pools, a gym equipped with 120 modern stations, dance studio and a six court sports hall. The park will also be able to accommodate up to 900 spectators for events. Mersey Tigers, the UK’s top professional basketball team, will be playing their home matches at the new centre. At the end of the year, a 400m outdoor
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velodrome and BMX track will open. It is important that such state-of-the-art facilities open with close proximity to communities, it is only through such centres and continuing health improvement at schools that the UK will be able to reserve its declining long term health. Merseyside’s Sports Colleges are leading the way in good practice, its examination results proving that a healthy body leads to a healthy mind. Following changes to the education system last year, the Department of Education (DfE) introduced Free Schools, with the first wave opening in September. The non-selective, not controlled by local government schools have received much criticism by people who see them as elitist or faith led. Although no Free Schools have opened in Merseyside in September, Everton FC’s official charity Everton in the Community has submitted an expression of interest to the DfE to establish a new Free School. The school would be run day-to-day by the Blues' charity (which boasts senior practitioners from the full range of educational provision) and will use the power of sport to engage pupils and their wider families with an alternative learning experience. The school would be an extension to the charity's existing highly successful community programmes, which provides opportunities for sport, health, education and social development. Dr Denise Barrett-Baxendale, chief executive of Everton in the Community, said: “Our intention to explore an Everton in the Community Free School is based upon the desire to provide a high quality, inspirational and transformational educational experience for the young people of Liverpool for whom school is not always the best place for them to learn. “We wish to engage students with a new innovative approach to educational provision backed by the brand and values of Everton Football Club, which are already firmly embedded within our community scheme.”
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My child’s school is well known for its excellent focus on children with learning difficulties, and the staff have attained an excellent record in teaching lower attaining children. My worry however, is that my child, who works at the top of his year group, is not being stretched or challenged enough to reach his full potential. How do I address this issue with the school to ensure that he is working to develop his skills the best that he can? In recent years, many schools have focused time and resources upon enabling weaker pupils to attain and achieve to the national targets. By identifying struggling pupils and developing resources to help them to achieve, the majority of teachers and schools find that pupils develop confidence as well as their skills and that motivation and behaviour in the classroom improves overall. This does not, however, mean that those children not selected and withdrawn for targeted literacy/numeracy groups are not working to their full potential, however. For more able pupils, practice in working independently
Can you suggest any ideas of how to motivate a child to write more? My son is doing well at school in all subjects, but appears very reluctant to write. His school suggested keeping a diary over the holidays, and we’ve tried to get him to keep up with this on a couple of occasions, but it isn’t motivating him?
develops skills such as confidence, self-sufficiency and concentration – and provokes the enquiring mind to think for itself. These skills are vital to a child’s success at secondary school, coping with a homework timetable and a busier schedule of lessons and extra-curricular activities. If, however, you feel that after looking through your child’s workbooks and homework tasks you feel that the work is not set to an appropriate difficulty, do not worry about asking to speak to your child’s teacher explaining that you are concerned about their progress. They should be able either to reassure you by talking through specific items of work and showing you his progress this year, or to suggest how you can stretch him. If you haven’t already, encourage him to read more widely by choosing different kinds of fiction and non-fictional books at the library, visit some local museums (for free) to stimulate his interests in the world around him, and spend time together reading and talking about what he has done at school each day. Remember that his development as a whole person, and not purely academically, is what matters the most.
With all the negative press surrounding the recent riots and the emphasis on young people and their role could you suggest a good way to tackle this subject with younger children? I was wondering whether it might be something which schools tackle during the coming term or not? The recent riots certainly brought to the surface the debate about social mobility and the opportunities, or lack of them, for young people in this country. This is not to state, of course, that the rioters were motivated by the inequality they perceive in society and were acting in protest – as though to condone their actions. However, the seemingly everincreasing unemployment, the recent hike in the price of university tuition fees and the cuts
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to local services are, nonetheless a parallel phenomenon to the unrest in Britain today. Studies such as the 2005 report ‘Social mobility in Britain: low and falling’ recorded that since the 1970s, young people from less affluent families in Britain have been finding it more difficult to break free of their background and fulfill their potential. The role of the teacher in a state school, as an educator of today’s youth, must by its very nature be to champion the growth and development of all children to their full potential in school in order for them to succeed at university and in the world of work. I would not be surprised to see teachers use the riots to spark debate in R.E., citizenship or English lessons to explore with pupils, of all ages, what they would choose for their futures and how much confidence they have in attaining the kind of work and lifestyle which they would like.
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Many parents find that, particularly with boys, getting them to read can be difficult. Here at least, the problem is likely to be based on a reluctance to spend time writing neatly when your son would prefer to be using his brain to read or to solve problems – skills which require quicker reactions and less patience and care perhaps. Some activities to encourage your son to practise writing can be quite subtle, such as setting him an orienteering or treasure hunt task where he has to leave a message at the site of every object found. Creating errands such as writing short thank you letters and post cards to relatives and friends, or drawing and labeling pictures, may also reassure you about his skills and confidence in this area – even if his reluctance persists. Don’t forget too that, with many schools focusing on writing creatively as a substantial part of literacy lessons he may well be simply tired after school, explaining the reasons for his reluctance.
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Come and have a go Women given chance to improve their skills Women were recently given the chance to improve their knowledge and skills at Blackburne House, Liverpool’s leading women’s’ education and enterprise centre with a free Open Day. The Open Day showcased a range of taster sessions including ICT, Tiling, Plastering, Bricklaying and much more. Many of the instructors are former learners themselves, having taken the first steps in adult education with Blackburne House. Instructors were on hand to offer guidance and advice on anything from DIY hints and tips to information on the curriculum. Blackburne House was set up in 1983 primarily for unemployed and low paid women. It is a training led organisation that delivers a range of 50 courses supplying high quality education, training and
consultancy services. Initially the centre was set up as a Women’s Technology and Education Centre (WTEC) supplying courses for women in training and education, for unconventional sectors such as electronics, IT and construction. Claire Dove, CEO of Blackburne House said: “Our Open Days are a fantastic way for women to see the opportunities available to them and how they can learn and develop their skills for non traditional careers. There are many preconceptions surrounding women in construction; the reality is women make up only 10% of the workforce in construction in the UK, and 1% of them are on the tools the rest are in administrative or managerial posts. The Open day gave women the opportunity to try their hand at a new skill and perhaps a new career.”
Minister on fact-finding tour The Minister for Schools, Nick Gibb, came to Edge Hill University recently on a fact-finding mission in light of its ‘outstanding’ reputation for teacher training.
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During Thursday’s visit to the Faculty of Education the MP met with senior staff and heads from academies and partner schools for an insight into its highly effective teacher training programmes. Mr Gibb’s visit to Edge Hill University was part of his research on schools policy and on teacher education and training in advance of the Government publishing its Initial Teacher Training Improvement Strategy. As one of the two largest providers of initial teacher training, the largest university provider of professional development for the whole school workforce, and a known innovator in its field, the University was an obvious place for the Minister to continue his factfinding mission, particularly given last month's award of 33 ‘outstanding’ judgments in all 33 assessment cells in the Ofsted’s full inspection of the University's work in all key stages of both schooling and post-compulsory education and training. Robert Smedley, Dean of the Faculty of
Education, said: “The University has played an immensely valuable role in the development of the children’s workforce for the past 125 years and we’re pleased that the Minister for Schools was able to come here to listen to our views regarding the future of what is becoming an everchanging profession. Edge Hill’s outstanding reputation for, and a commitment to, the highest quality training of education professionals is what sets us apart from others and we hope that our work and views will help to inform Mr Gibb when making decisions to inform Government policy on education.” Nick Gibb is the Member of Parliament for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton and the Minister of State for Schools in the Coalition Administration. He is responsible, alongside Michael Gove, the Secretary of State for Education, for schools policy in the Department and has a particular interest in teaching methods and the curriculum, being a long-time supporter of the use of synthetic phonics in the teaching of reading.
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School Ec Warriors Educate Magazine brings you a brand new feature section, Eco School Warriors – new for this issue we bring you stories from local schools and groups as well as companies involved with the environmental issues that are relevant in today’s society. Educate has been out and about covering various environmental events and in this issue we have been cruising the Mersey with Merseytravel and their new Eco cruises and been seeing just how fun it can be to build and Eco classroom from mud and straw. Each issue we will bring you more stories about the environmental issues being addressed in schools and helping to raise awareness of the world we live in and how we can all help reduce our carbon footprints as well as advice on recycling and other energy saving advice. The Government in England wants every school to be a sustainable school by 2020 and many schools in Merseyside are facing up to that challenge and starting their own environmental, garden and wildlife schemes and becoming ‘School Eco Warriors’ Sponsored by
Recycling comes to life New educational facility opens in Fazakerley A new recycling facility with a difference has been opened in Fazakerley The difference being that the centre boasts a new interactive experience with the very latest technology which will inspire and educate all schools, colleges, universities and community groups.
Paul Smyth, Contract Manager at Veolia Environmental Services, said: “Schools will have the opportunity to observe the recycling process from a platform which runs around the inside of the facility but in a safe environment. “Our free programmes and visits, which are led by a trained teacher, are for all
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ages from primary to further education. “We provide a range of Learning Outside of the Classroom opportunities and offer activities based on learning through play as well as programmes covering numerous school subjects which are part of the National Curriculum and Key Stage themes. “We also enable visitors to see recycling and recovery in action through many forms including: • Observe the process from our extensive viewing platform with interactive CCTV • Web based activities • Follow the journey of waste through the Materials Recovery Facility on our specially designed feature wall • Numerous Recycling and waste awareness exercises. And a whole host of hands-on activities. “We are able to accommodate group sizes of up to 30 (session times can vary depending on group needs and availability). The centre will be holding a Community Open Day on Wednesday 26th October, call 0151 651 3234 for further information.
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www.climatlantic.co.uk is a fun and easy to use website for Primary and Secondary schoolchildren, school teachers, parents and carers in Merseyside, the UK and Europe. The website and interactive games, commissioned by Merseytravel and designed by local agency Splinter Design is for people who want to find out more about the environment and smarter travel choices like using public transport, cycling and walking. Climatlantic is a partnership of European countries (Ireland, UK, Portugal, Spain and France) located along the Atlantic coastline that are working and learning from each other to reduce their collective carbon footprints. The website details Merseytravel’s partners’ projects like Angouleme in France and how they are using electric cars in the town to reduce the amount of fuel consumption.
Examples from other countries are incorporated into the games, stories, forum and lesson activities. The aim is to help children share their ideas and activities with classmates locally and abroad. The kids’ section for children and young people includes fun games called Carbon Cycle, Climate Chain and Eco-Explorer that introduce important issues.
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Children see fruits of their labours Project blossoms into community project Pupils and staff at Roby Park Primary School, Huyton, were amazed after a small tidy up project of their school garden turned into a community project to transform it into a beautiful haven. Boasting arches of flowers, wooden seating areas and even a water feature, the new school garden is now a wonderful and welcoming space for staff, pupils and wildlife. After expressing an interest to spruce up the area, pupils developed the idea and decided that they wanted to transform the garden into something special. As well as drawing up building plans of what they would like to see in their new garden, the pupils even got stuck in with the labouring themselves by digging up the old land. But with funding limited, the school turned to the local community for help. To their astonishment, they were inundated with offers of labour, building materials and other features to help with the garden’s makeover. The finishing touch to the garden was a woodland scene mural, painted by local company Impact Murals, and
Pupils tend to their new garden a sculpture designed and produced by the children, with the help of a local sculptor. Headteacher, Ruth Harrison explains, “The children have worked tirelessly to transform their garden, from the initial building plans right through to watering their new flowers. It’s great to see the local community coming together to help make their dream garden a reality.” “We even had local residents chipping in
and donating trays of plants,” adds Ruth. “Thanks everyone who helped, we have had a plaque made listing all those who kindly donated their time and materials to helping us transform our garden.” On completion, the school ran a competition to name the new garden with Year five pupil, Harry Rothwell, submitted the winning entry, with the winning name being “The Royal Retreat.”
School lessons in cutting energy Northcote Primary and Rice Lane Infants and Juniors schools have installed a software system - Eco Warrior - which monitors all the electricity, gas and water consumed on the premises. The system works 24/7 and displays how energy is being consumed in various parts of the school – classrooms, kitchens, hot water supply etc, allowing the site to be managed more efficiently. Each classroom has access to the
information which can be displayed on whiteboards, using a variety of graphs to allow pupils - especially by the schools’ eco clubs - to discuss the findings. Investigations so far have highlighted increased water consumption possibly due to a leak and unnecessary consumption during school holidays. Cheryl Chatburn, head of Rice Lane Infants school, said: “The children are excited about the prospect of monitoring the energy use throughout the school
and are preparing the way for the future. Not only are they learning valuable life skills but are leading the staff in their quest to save energy and money in the future.” And Roy Morgan, head of Northcote Primary School, said: “This initiative gives pupils an increased awareness of environmental issues in their own community and an increased ownership of those issues which directly affect their school.”
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Pupils celebrate the opening of their new garden
Delighted children and staff from St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary & Nursery School together with the local community and sponsors came out to celebrate and open their fantastic new garden. The grand opening of the garden was celebrated during Eco School Week with the children releasing balloons, dance performances and two children from the Foundation Stage Unit cutting the ribbon to officially mark their special day. The project involved children from St Cuthbert's and their families to redevelop and regenerate a large piece of derelict and neglected land that had become an eyesore within the local community. Liz Fitzsimons from St Cuthbert's, said: “St Cuthbert's Garden will provide a wealth of engaging opportunities and wonderful experiences for children to play in a safe, clean and green space that will support and promote their overall development”. Educate The Magazine for Parents and Pupils
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Green fingered children grow their own Primary school pupils are pulling on their wellies to grow their own veg. The children at Kirkby C of E School now have their own eco garden planted with various vegetables including radishes, potatoes, beetroots and beans as well as flowers such as sunflowers and sweet peas. The eco garden has been built using a grant from Knowsley Housing Trust. Kirkby C of E headteacher Mair Hindmarsh said: “This idea came from the school’s pupil eco council. We had an area of disused land at the back of the school and so decided to ask KHT to help us turn it into a vegetable garden. “There are many benefits to getting children involved in projects like this. “It gets them out in the fresh air, is great physical exercise and will hopefully educate them in healthy eating and where their food comes from. “It also ties in with their science curriculum, where they are learning about how things grow, their social learning because they are working as a team and helps with literacy when
Pupils enjoy the fruits of their labour reading recipes to cook the veg.” The children will maintain the garden themselves and will be able to take home the fruits of their labour or use it in cookery sessions at the school. The garden has raised beds for
planting and seating areas where children can go for some ‘quiet time’ to read or play table games during their breaks. Each class will have its own planting beds to look after.
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Year 5 children from Bedford Primary School in Bootle took part in a six week discovery project which took place in the school’s nearest green space – Derby Park – and the Year 5 children came out every week in all weathers to learn outdoors and take part in games and activities. They were also working towards their John Muir Discovery Award, which encourages children to discover, explore, conserve and share their local wild space. Rangers from Sefton Council’s Park Ranger service to lead the activities and inspire the children to enjoy visiting the park joined Plantlife’s Wild About Plants Liverpool Officer, Kate Deane. 62
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Kate Deane, Plantlife’s Wild About Plants Liverpool Officer said: “The children were enthusiastic and engaged with the project and wrote some lovely poems about their time in the park. In the future this will hopefully encourage the children to return to the park and as they get older to respect and enjoy the area.” “The children are looking forward to receiving their John Muir awards for all their hard work during the project. We have also talked about the school adopting an area of the park to look after in the future and continuing the success of our six week in the park”, added Kate.
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Merseytravel launch website Crowds gather to attend waterfront presentation by Liz Chandler After working on The Climatlantic Project since 2010, Merseytravel has officially launched their new website – www.climatlantic.co.uk, developed to engage and encourage schoolchildren and students to think more about environmentally sustainable mobility and energy saving. The website is part of a European wide project in association with other countries located along the Atlantic coastline. Working in partnership with these countries, the scheme allows an opportunity for learning and development on ways to reduce collective carbon footprints around Europe. Individually or as a school, pupils can use the website to pledge ways they can help reduce CO2 and save the planet. The launch was held at Merseytravel’s Ferry Terminal at Pier Head with Pan-Asian Restaurant Matou providing lunch and refreshments for all the guests. Headteachers and senior teaching staff from all the local boroughs, including Wirral, Sefton, St. Helen’s, Knowsley and Liverpool attended the waterfront launch, with guests invited on a high-tech ArtsBus for a chance to use the new website. Liz Chandler, Director of Corporate Development at Merseytravel addressed the guests at the event. Neil Scales, Chief Executive and Director General at Merseytravel commented; “Using the ArtsBus as a platform to demonstrate the new website was fantastic. It allowed guests to come on board, use the 18 laptops and get to grips with all the resources and information the website has to offer. Climatlantic is a fun and easy to use website for people who
Pupils help to raise climate awareness A pupil from Thomas Grey School in Bootle, who worked with the University .
A Liverpool based study has revealed that 41% of children haven’t heard of climate change. Further study findings show that 59% of children leave the tap running when they brush their teeth. Leading social landlord Riverside commissioned students from The Liverpool of University to carry out the research, so staff could have a greater insight into the needs of the communities in which it works. Students from the Department of Civic Design, worked with school children aged nine and ten from Thomas Grey School, Bootle,. They also carried out a door knock to gather a wide range of views. Out of the groups interviewed, more were concerned about energy rather than water usage. Karan Grover, a third year degree student from Regional and Town Planning course, helped coordinate the study. He said: “Raising public awareness towards environmental issues is the first step in preserving our planet's resources."
want to find out more about the environment and making smarter travel choices like using public transport, cycling or walking. The website boasts different sections including a kid’s area with fun games that introduce important issues for children and young people.” For more information on Climatlantic contact Chris Murphy, Partnership Officer on 0151 330 1313 or log onto
www.climatlantic.co.uk Left: Chris Murphy, Partnership Officer at Merseytravel and Liz Chandler, Director of Corporate Development at Merseytravel
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The centre is based in Fazakerley in Liverpool and is open all year round for pre-booked visits. PLUS if you book a visit you can apply for a contribution to your travel costs to the centre. To book call:
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ALL ABOARD FOR ECO CRUISE Pupils welcomed on environmental voyage 12 schools from across Merseyside set sail for an educational eco cruise in June focusing on the environmental aspects of the River Mersey’s coastline. Merseytravel, in partnership with the EU Climatlantic project, welcomed nearly 250 pupils on board the Royal Daffodil Mersey Ferry to take in all of the wildlife and views that the coastline has to offer. The cruise began with the first school pick up at Seacombe and continued over to Liverpool’s Pier Head to embark on many more coastal beauty spots including ‘Another Place’ – the Iron Men by Anthony Gormley at Crosby Beach as well as breezing by the Burbo Bank Wind Farm sited along Liverpool Bay.
Keeping an eye out for marine life
Pupils learn about the famous Liverpool waterfront
Making new discoveries
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PLAYING IN MUD Pupils help to build new eco-class St Cleopas Primary School, Liverpool have been working on their new environmentally built roundhouse, or outdoor classroom. The building was built using environmentally friendly, natural materials such as mud, sand and straw. As this is such an unusual and exciting way of building, the school and builders held workshops to explain the process of cob building and give pupils an opportunity to get their hands dirty and help in the construction. Over a period of 10 weeks pupils, staff and members of the local community where involved in the design and construction of this fantastic new resource.
Pupils learn how to make a cob
Mind your backs!
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School Focus - Parklands High School
Going for Gold In 2007 Parklands High School was designated as ‘causing concern’ by the LA after Standards reached an all time low with only 1% of students gaining 5 A*-C including English and Maths. Then in 2009 three things to change it from a failing school to become a shining beacon in education. What helped to turn this school around? The first move was to redesignate the school as one of the first National Challenge Trust Schools in the country. The second, was to appoint an new headteacher. Yvonne Sharples, she was previously Headteacher at St Michaels C of E School Crosby, Sefton were she drove up the number of pupils gaining five or more A*C GCSE passes from 32% to 71% making it the 8th most improved school in the country. And the third move was to form a partnership with The Blue Coat School. The school was re inspected in May 2010 and the Special Measures category was removed. Ofsted’s judgement was that the school provided a ‘satisfactory’ standard of education overall. Whilst the school community was delighted with the outcome of the inspection it was clear that ’satisfactory’ was not good enough for the young people of Parklands. The school pathway to improvement was therefore set out within its ‘Going for Gold Development Plan 20102013’. This year the school achieved the best results in its history with 82% of students gaining 5 or more GCSE A* - C. Talking about linking up with The Blue Coat School Yvonne said “Our partnership with The Blue Coat School, one of the highest performing schools in the country, allows our staff and students to work side by side on a range of interschool projects. These include enterprise days, a cross phase maths road show and creative writing projects. Our able and gifted learners study alongside each other on extremely successful raising attainment initiatives in Maths and English. “Ours is a genuine partnership which not only benefits the young people in both schools but also the staff.
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We share teachers and have created a number of leadership development and other CPD opportunities.” Yvonne said “Our students hopes and dreams matter to us and we do everything in our power to help make them come true. Partnership working is crucial to our vision for the future. As we further develop our personalisation and our school population grows and transforms we need an increasingly vibrant and relevant curriculum offer which genuinely meets the needs of all our learners. We have been extremely successful in widening our network of partners in order to secure this enriched curriculum. Yvonne is very adamant about the future of her pupils and their hopes and dreams. As she said “Nothing but the very best will do for our students.
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With this is mind, the school is GOING FOR GOLD! The ‘Going for Gold’ plan involves exploring unique ways of developing our provision through the enhancement of links with key businesses in the local area which include the Shop Direct Group, Eli Lilly Pharmaceuticals, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, Liverpool Community Health Trust, Kuehne & Nagel and our Trust Partners, The Blue Coat School and Royal Liver Assurance. Yvonne went on to say “There is an acceptance here at Parklands that it is not only qualified teachers who can provide worthwhile opportunities for young people. We are continually expanding the range and roles of
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professionals within the school. Some of the innovative projects include motivational presentations for our young people from successful inspirational employees, sponsoring and supporting Year 11 students to be amongst the first group on Merseyside to achieve National Citizenship Award. “We will also have shared leadership development programmes as well as mentoring of vulnerable students and the enhancement of and support for Maths and IT programmes of study through real hands-on learning experiences.” Yvonne was exited about these projects and went on to say “The most gratifying aspect of these partnerships for us as a small local school is that the momentum is coming right from the top. The CEO of Shop Direct Group, Mark NewtonJones and the Chief Fire Officer of MFRS, Tony McGuirk, are personally overseeing our initiatives and indeed are the inspiration behind them.” What’s next for Parklands? “We are looking forward to developing and strengthening our work with new business partners Kuehne & Nagel and Liverpool Community Health Trust. We are particularly
excited by a recent offer from the Shop Direct Group to provide us with support from a number of their top executives. They will come into school to support us on a project to be identified later this term. To have access to their skills, knowledge and expertise will be an invaluable resource to the school.” Another exciting opportunity for Parklands will be the opportunity to take over the Parkland City Learning Centre. Yvonne said “This is an exceptional facility that includes a technology suite, conference facilities, recording studio, theatre and creative learning space which is the largest of its kind in the North West. This space is at the cutting edge of creative learning environments and in recent months in partnership with the developers 4D Creative we have entertained visitors from leading education consultants, Alder Hey and the BBC all of who were looking to invest in similar facilities. Our priority will be to maximise the opportunities and benefits such a facility offers to Parklands students’ and the wider community of Speke”. This is a school report which any parent, teacher or authority would be very proud of and the gold is well and truly in sight.
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PARKLANDS HIGH SCHOOL
‘Going for Gold’
Our success continues: 82% of pupils gaining 5 or more GCSE passes at grade A* - C in 2011 “The attainment of learners is rising rapidly. Inspection evidence confirms that this upward trend in attainment is being sustained ” Ofsted
OPEN EVENING Wednesday 28th September 6pm Year 6 pupils – Come and join us: be part of our success! Ganworth Road, Liverpool 24 2RZ Tel: 0151 486 2612 Email: parklands.hs@parklands.liverpool.sch.uk Our Partners:
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Halewood Centre for Learning The Avenue, Wood Road, Halewood, Liverpool, L26 1UU Tel: 0151 477 8830 Email: admin@halewoodcfl.klear.org.uk Web: www.halewoodcfl.knowsley.gov.uk
Open Evening 19th September 2011, 6.30pm start
Quality, opportunity and success for all Halewood Centre for Learning provides state of the art facilities, equipped with the latest technology. Students can benefit from a sophisicated and modern learning environment. Rated Good with Oustanding features by Ofsted, October 2010
Broadgreen International School Our success continues.... best ever GCSE grades 88.5% A*to C
Broadgreen has always been a leader in education In 1992 we were the first school in northern England to offer the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma. Since then we have won awards for our curriculum, healthy living, study support, inclusion, sports and career guidance. We were also named as the best school in the U.K for the way we use ICT to enhance teaching and learning. We are also Liverpool's first International School because of our exciting multicultural curriculum, our international links and our ability to produce world class students. We have links with schools in Italy, Ireland, Norway, and Benin and our expeditions have taken us to France, Spain, Iceland, Japan, India and the USA. That doesn't mean that we are too big to remember our individual students' needs. In fact, our last Ofsted inspection found that: “Transition arrangements from primary schools are highly effective in enabling students to settle seamlessly into their new school” and “Attainment is rising significantly and the trend is set to continue” To find out more visit us at our Open Evening Thursday 29th September 5.30pm-8.00pm or contact Mr S Rouch (Assistant Headteacher) to arrange a visit: 0151 254 6842 or by email to srouch@BroadgreenInternationalSchool.com 70
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GCSE STARS Top marks for Merseyside students Liverpool are celebrating a GCSE hat-trick as pupils beat the national average for the third time. Official government performance tables showed the proportion of pupils managing five Cs in any subject has increased from 73.6% to 81.8%, meaning the city is beating the national average – which went up from 70% to 75.4% – for the third consecutive year. Meanwhile results for Knowsley show an increase for the 13th year running with 73.5 % of Knowsley pupils achieving five GCSE passes at grades A* to C, an improvement of 8.1% on last year’s provisional results. In Sefton, provisional GCSE results also show an increase with 5 A*-C (inc English and Maths) 58.9% which is up 3.1% on last year 5 A*-C 87% which is up 4% on last year.
Jumping for joy pupils from All Saints Centre for Learning, Kirkby
Pupils from Maghull High School who recorded yet another record year
Delight from pupils of Kirkby Sports College
Smiles all around from Bellerive FCJ High School pupils
Congratulations go to St Ambrose Barlow Catholic College after smashing Government targets by over 20%
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Rebbeca Mason and Sarah Sheard from Merchant Taylors Girls School celebrate their success
Another successful year for St Hilda’s High School pupils
A very pleased Megan Rowlands from St Hilda’s High School
More delight from pupils at Broadgreen International School
Cardinal Hennan celebrations
More celebrations from Notre Dame pupils
Delighted pupils from St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Centre for Learning
All smiles - pupils from St Edward’s College
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A LEVEL STARS Top marks for Merseyside students Liverpool is celebrating record A Level results – with provisional figures showing the city is exceeding the national pass rate for the first time ever. Liverpool council confirmed 98% of students achieved A*-E grades in their exams – higher than the national average of 97.8 percent. It is an increase of 1.4 percent on last year’s figure (96.6 percent) - in Knowsley student rates have increased by 6.6 percentage points compared to last year, whilst A*-E A-Level grades have improved by 1 percentage point. Meanwhile, Sefton schools are reporting an improvement on last years results but results are yet to be confirmed. Many headteachers praised the hard work and dedication of the students in achieving their very best.
Happy pupils from Childwall School
Pupils from St Hilda’s celebrate outstanding results with a 12% increase on last year
Obvious delight from Cardinal Heenan pupils
Smiles all around from Bellerive FCJ High School pupils
Cardinal Heenan pupils carry on the celebrations
St John Bosco pupils delighted with their results
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Five students from St Edward’s College will take up university places at Oxford or Cambridge
St Edward’s student James Watson who has been working full time as a Special Constable
Notre Dame pupil Leila Gwynne who took centre stage with 6 A-Levels
Pupils from Carmel College toast their success after being named as one of the top 10 sixth form colleges in the country
More celebrations from Notre Dame pupils
More success for Roby Sith Form College students who celebrated another successful year
Continued success from King David High School pupils
Delighted pupils from Merchant Taylors' Girls' School
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CLASS OF 2011 Pupils celebrate end of term in style
Primary schools from across Merseyside celebrated the leaving of their Year 6 pupils as they progress from Primary through to Secondary schools. Events ranged from a Leavers Service at Liverpool Cathedral, a Blondie Tribute Day at Banks Road Primary, a Day of Reflections and Memories at Lister Road Junior School and many more school parties and discos. Mrs Owens, Deputy Headteacher at Mosspits Lane Primary School, said: “It was an emotional day for our Year 6 children. It all started early in the morning with a poignant leavers’ service in the hall and finished with a fabulous leavers’ party and disco. And how smart they all looked in their party dresses and suits”.
Childwall Valley Primary rehearse for their end of year production of ‘Olivia’
Glamorous disco divas from St Cecilia’s Primary
A Big farewell from Pinehurst Primary
Forever friends Mosspits Lane Primary
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Pupils from St Paul’s, West Derby
Liverpool Cathedral Leavers Service
Smile please - St Cleopa’s Primary
Happy memories from St Laurence, Kirkby pupils
St Anne’s Primary, Huyton raise their caps on Graduation Day
Banks Road Primary and their Blondie Tribute Night
Lister Road Primary pupils strut their stuff
Debbie Harry eat your heart out Banks Road Primary
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CLASS OF 2011 Students sign off with a touch of glamour
A touch of Hollywood glamour came to Merseyside as Year 11 students celebrated the end of term in style. The Proms are a once in a lifetime chance for Merseyside pupils to celebrate their achievements and to mark the end of a special phase in their lives. It also gave them the opportunity to say a fond farewell to teachers, staff members and of course class mates. Many schools celebrated by holding a red carpet formal evening with dancing and music, giving the students the opportunity to dress up in full formal attire. Claire Read, Acting Head of Year 13 at St Edward’s College, said: “After all the hard work and pressure leading up to the exams it was great to see everyone relaxed and clearly enjoying themselves at the Leavers’ Ball. The event may mark the end of their time at St Edward’s College but they can look forward to exciting times ahead as they move into the next stage of their academic lives.”
Pupils from St Edward’s College celebrated an evenings entertainment at the college
Fazakerley High School pupils ready for an evening of glitz and glamour Dressed to impress pupils from Halewood Centre for Learning
The boys are back in town Fazakerley High School pupils
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Maghull High School
A glamorous night out for pupils of Litherland High School
Here come the girls from Maghull High School
Pupils from Merchants Taylors Senior Girls and Senior Boys School, Crosby
Headmistress Mrs Robinson and pupils from Merchants Taylors Crosby
Strike a pose - pupils from Merchants Taylors, Crosby
Childwall Sports College gather before the Prom Evening at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Speke
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A BRUSH WITH CULTURE Pupils stage their own exhibition Pupils from 15 primary schools in Liverpool had their artwork displayed in a special exhibition at St George’s Hall, Liverpool. Pupils aged from 3 to 11 created a variety of impressive works, which focused on culture and art, which inspires them – from local architecture to world-renowned artists. Christine Jones, an Art Advanced Skills Teacher at St Michael-in-theHamlet school, who co-ordinated the exhibition, said: “The exhibition is the perfect way for schools to get together, share ideas and showcase just exactly how talented our young pupils are. “As a teacher, there’s nothing more rewarding than seeing the expression on a child’s face when they see their artwork displayed professionally”. Monica Asoyan from St Annes Primary, Liverpool
Suleekha Abdi from St Hughes
Aliya Edwards from Windsor Street Primary School Aleardo Kandiah from St Cleopas
Thomas Murphy, Rhys Burgess and Wiktoria Kawecka from St Charles Primary
Bailey Townsend from St Michael-in-the-Hamlet
Valentina Signorelli, Sophie Connolly, Daisy Jeffrey and Harriet Jeffrey from St Finbars
Jacob O'Neill from St Anne’s Catholic Primary
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MUSIC FOR ALL
Some of the puppets designed and made by the children
Pupils provide musical inspiration
ENTERPRISING PUPILS Pupils and staff from Rice Lane Junior School, Liverpool, came together to celebrate their annual Community Week with a host of events which included a puppet show. The show, led by the ‘Children’s World Charity’ was produced alongside colleagues from Redbridge High School, a school for pupils with severe learning difficulties or profound and multiple learning difficulties. The show was an instant hit with all pupils enjoying a truly memorable day. The week also included pupils visiting and entertaining residents at a local residents home.
A fun time was had by all
PASSION FOR MUSIC
One voice together pupils from the many various schools
Liverpool has been singing the praises for Passion for Music Festival, a Liverpool Music Support Service (LMSS) production that took place in St George’s Hall. The Festival, which was in celebration of the City’s young musical talent, brought together over 700 children on World Music Day for a spectacular display of performance, musical workshops and mass singing sessions within the great hall. Jonathan Dickson, Head of Service at Liverpool Music Support Service said: “Passion for Music Festival was a roaring success for both the LMSS and every child involved in these special events.”
Northcote Primary singers in full voice
Smiles all around
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A potential champion in the making?
SPORTS FOR ALL Pupils get in shape for sporting challenges
FUTURE CHAMPIONS St Ambrose Barlow Catholic College, Sefton, recently hosted a Sports Day, the purpose of the day to get every pupil in the school involved in fun, enjoyable activities. The morning offered a number of sports such as netball, football, golf, cycling, table tennis, softball and rounders. All pupils across the school partook in the various activities where the aim is participation and to have fun. The afternoon included the traditional athletics events; runs, throws and jumps and as always, the day finished with a staff race. Pupils clearly had a fantastic day with many trying new events for the first time! On court Pupils practice their netball skills Pupils try their hand at baseball a new event for many
The PE Co-ordinators join in the fun
GREAT SCHOOL RUN Schools from across Knowsley warmed up for this year’s Tesco Great School Run. The young runners and parents from schools including Park Bow Primary, Westvale Primary and St Laurence Primary completed a training run, and talk about healthy eating at Kirkby Sports College. Stuart Mycroft, PE Co-ordinator at Westvale Primary School, said: “The warm up session really captured the children’s imagination and our talks highlighted the importance of exercise and healthy eating, the exercises also helped to ensure that they were raring to go ahead of their own school events, it really was a great way to get the children active and great for us to be involved”.
Pupils from Park Brow Primary off to a flying start
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PUPILS REMEMBER commemorating the Blitz
REMEMBERING 1940’S Pupils listen to 1940s music
Blessed Sacrament Junior School pupils have been remembering and commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Liverpool Blitz. They have had visits to the ‘Bombed Out Church’ at the top of Bold Street, Liverpool city centre, cookery lessons - using only rationed food and music lessons that have been full of songs from the war. Their work came to an end with a fantastic street party where children and staff alike came dressed the 1940s way!
The pupils enjoy a traditional street party
CELEBRATING DREAMS
Archbishop Beck Catholic Sports College
A special Mass to celebrate the Dreams and Aspirations of young people in the North end of Liverpool was held in July 2011 at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King in Liverpool. Bishop Tom Williams was the main celebrant, the Mass acted as a reminder of the importance of the having Dreams and Aspirations in our modern world. Bishop Tom reminded those present that he himself grew up in the ‘Scotty Road’ area of Liverpool but that never stopped him achieving his dreams and aspirations, he challenged all present to do the same. Holy Cross Primary Liverpool
Holy Trinity Primary
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NEW BEGINNINGS Alsop opens its doors
From left to right - Mr Martin Shutt (architect) from 20/20 Liverpool, Mr Ray Clarke, Senior Project Manager for Morgan Sindall (builders), Mrs Marilyn Fielding (Chair of Governors) and Phil Jamieson (Headteacher).
Guests enjoy musical entertainment from pupils
ALSOP OPENS ITS DOORS It was an auspicious occasion at Alsop High School in May, as the building work, refurbishment, and landscaping of the whole school came to an official end. The day was marked with an opening ceremony in the new school restaurant. Talented Year 10 students who are studying for a catering GCSE provided a buffet for the occasion, which was received well by all the guests. The event also had a musical input from students, organised by Mr Partington, the music and keyboard teacher. Headteacher, Phil Jamieson, said: “Alsop will go from strength to strength with these transformational new facilities. Future pupils will succeed here. We are, in my biased opinion, the best school of its size in the city.” A buffet was supplied by Year 10 pupils
Pupils enjoy their Graduation Day
GRADUATING STARS Hundreds of pupils donned their caps and gowns recently after ‘graduating’ from Liverpool’s Children’s University. The event was held at Liverpool Hope University, were pupils from 16 primary, three secondary and two special schools in the city gained credits for clubs or projects they are involved in outside of school such as dancing, music, sports or theatre. The aim is to encourage learning, raise aspirations, broaden horizons and celebrate participation, attendance and achievement. Cllr Jane Corbett, cabinet member for education, said: “It’s hugely important that our young people realise their potential”.
Hats off to all the successful graduates
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Notre Dame Catholic College
The best education for everyone
Open Evening
Monday 26 September 2011- Starts 6.00pm Enrolling girls and boys into Year 7 from 2012 Notre Dame Catholic College T
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ART IN THE COMMUNITY
The Cast of Alice
Pupils step through the looking glass Audiences took a tumble down the rabbit hole to experience the artistic talent of Liverpool’s students at Notre Dame’s eighth annual Summer Arts Festival. The Alice in Wonderland themed festival took place in July and featured a series of events within the College grounds and gardens. Lesley Bentley, Director of Arts at Notre Dame Catholic College said: “This year’s Summer Arts Festival was one of the most brilliant yet, featuring the writing and performance of exceptionally talented students who took the opportunity to celebrate their achievements throughout the educational year at Notre Dame”.
Caterpillar
Sally Donnelly, Jenny Fitzsimmons and Corinne McCowen
Ballet dancers
Chloe Phenna, Jenny Fitzsimmons, Francesca Kearney and Leila Gwynne
Leila Gwynne and Jenny Fitzsimmons
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This is a school with energy, ambition and high aspirations for its students
CHILDWALL SCHOOL A Specialist Sports & Science College
Anyone wishing to view the school please contact 0151 722 1561 Headteacher: Dewi Phillips Fiveways, Queens Drive, Liverpool L15 6XZ E: admin@childwallsc.co.uk W: www.childwallsc.co.uk
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St Sebastian’s Girls football team
GAMES INSPIRE PUPILS Sporting success at Wavertree Schools from across Merseyside came together to celebrate and compete in the 20th Merseyside Youth Games in Wavertree Park, Liverpool. Steve Smith, Olympic High Jumper, said: “The Games provide a great opportunity for youngsters to get involved in high quality and competitive multi sports, these games play a vital role in the development of future talent”. The Games involved a number of competitions: Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Girls Football and Learning Disability Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Dance, Rugby, Swimming and Tennis as well as many taster sessions in various sports. They proved a resounding hit with all competitors and spectators alike. The Altbridge School, Huyton Thunderbear the mascot for England Netball
Holy Rosary Primary, Sefton
Pinehurst Primary, Walton
Cronton C of E Primary School
Parkview Primary School, Huyton
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Miss Hannigan, played by Meg McCarthy, Y13, and her Orphans at the Municipal Orphanage
STUDENTS’ SHINE Belvedere cast dazzle audience It certainly wasn’t a hard knock life for Annie and her pals after Belvedere’s production of the play. The dazzling cast of dancers, singers, musicians and actors rehearsed for months in preparation for the two performances and the hours of hard work paid off as both performances were sell out successes. The star of the show was 12-year-old Jiordan Hadley (Year 7) who played the lead role. Even her dog made an appearance as ‘Sandy’, the stray Annie finds in Hooverville. Two teachers, Mr McGovern and Mr Marshall, took centre stage playing Miss Hannigan’s brother, ‘Rooster’ and the billionaire ‘Daddy Warbucks’. Both received huge acclaim from the audience for their professional performances, revealing hidden talents.
Grace Farrell, played by Aimee Marnell, meeting Miss Hannigan for the first time
Rooster, played by teacher Mr McGovern, Miss Hannigan and Lilly, played by Amy Morris, plot to
Annie singing ‘The Sun will come out Tomorrow’ with Sandy the dog
Bert Healey and the Boylan Sisters entertain the crowd
The Orphans scrub clean the orphanage, It’s a hard
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JUNIOR CHEFS IN ACTION Pupils serve up a healthy treat Pupils from across Merseyside prepared and served a healthy two course lunch to a VIP audience that included Frank Prendergast, the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, education professionals and Luke Thomas, who won Future Chef 2009 at the age of 15. The event took place at St Margaret’s C of E Primary School in Anfield as part of the Junior Chefs Academy. The session was led by Academy chef, Paul Cooper. The pupils, aged between 8-11, attended the session to learn to better appreciate what goes into food, where it comes from and how a few simple skills can turn ordinary fresh ingredients into a delicious, healthy meal.
Chef Paul Cooper talks vegetables
Dinner is served to The Lord Mayor of Liverpool Frank Prendergast
Future Chef 2009 winner Luke Thomas
Junior chefs prepare lunch
The Junior chefs are ready for action
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Education News
Sustainable Science! Top tips to protect our planet A school from Runcorn have been working with Liverpool based creativity consultancy as-creatives In a unique programme combining science, literacy, numeracy and learning outside the classroom The ten and eleven-year-old children from All Saints Primary School recreated flood plains and volcanoes in scientific experiments and replanted and tended the school’s vegetable plots. “I’ve loved every minute of it,” said ten year old Shona, “and I’ve learned loads!” After creating short plays about the impacts of natural and human-made disasters, the children put their learning to excellent use by writing poems, short stories and diary extracts around the themes of Planet Protectors. And they and their teachers celebrated their work at a special event for parents, carers and families – where they shared posters advertising their Planet Protector Top Tips! Elaine Harrison, the school’s headteacher, said, “Our Year 6 children achieved incredible results in their literacy SATs this year - and I am sure that working with as-creatives had a very positive All Saints pupils put their top tips to good use impact on these results!”
Arts workshop provision for schools A Merseyside-based company, Nugent Education Ltd (est. 2004), are bringing creative, performing and urban arts workshops, to schools in the Merseyside area and beyond. Nugent Education work with class sizes and workshops that are suitable for all ages (all Key Stages 5-16 and young adults) and abilities including disabilities, they also provide CRB checked, fully insured (through us) artists. They have a wide range of activities at present include popular urban arts, these include DJ skills, rapping (mC-ing),
break dancing, street dance and graffiti art. They also include creative and performing arts such as animation, film, crafts, environmental crafts using recycled goods, art, singing, Drama (also suitable to teach PHSE) and music production. Cultural arts and crafts like Japanese origami, African zumba dance, African drumming, samba drumming, Indian dance and Latin dance are also taught. Nugent Education also deliver specialist workshops and courses and work. For example we have created murals for schools, embodied critical issues such as bullying, transition, health, drug awareness, knife crime and other things, within a creative arts format through music, drama and art. Workshops including make-up and beauty for girls, with an emphasis on creating looks for job or College interviews has also been successful. Other recent, well received course involved mixing healthy eating with Caribbean cookery. Disengaged students at a Liverpool school, were taught (over six sessions) all about the benefits and pitfalls of having or not having a healthy diet. Alongside this, they learned to make a number of Jamaican dishes which they loved. James Ihenacho from Fazakerley High School, said: “We have just finished the lesson and I am absolutely made up with how it went, the kids were extremely enthused with what was going on.” You can find out more about Nugent Education from their website: www.nugenteducation.co.uk
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Graphics Academy for Schools Pupil power rules OK at a new Graphics Academy launched by Widnes creative media firm, Printel Design - Halton Chamber’s Business of the Year 2011. In a revolutionary new approach to prospectus design, both pupils and teachers are invited to get hands-on and play an integral role in the look and feel of their new school brochure. The end result is a stylish professional publicity document with the buy-in of staff, pupils and parents. The Graphics Academy has been incorporated into Printel Design’s studios, based in a converted headmaster’s house on Derby Road. Printel Managing Director Stuart Atherton explained: “Staff and pupils seem to love the idea of getting handson with the design of their own prospectus. We have a great modern studio, equipped with a suite of Mac computers and expert designers to help them at every stage of the process. “We give them an interesting, enjoyable experience and everyone takes ownership of the end product. The Graphics Academy works a treat for any
Northern Independent Schools Show SOME of the most prestigious schools in the country will be showcasing the best of British education at the Northern Independent Schools Show at the historic Thornton Manor in Wirral on Friday and Saturday, October 14 and 15. This inaugural free event, which will take place in a marquee in the walled garden, will bring together the largest assembly of private school headteachers and senior staff under one roof for the first time in the North of England. Parents will get a fantastic opportunity to chat with these education experts who will be on hand to share their knowledge and expertise with visitors. There will be a chance to take an exclusive tour of the magnificent Thornton Manor, the former home of Lord Leverhulme, on Friday, October 14. Visitors will also be given a free welcome pack which will include a discount shopping card for Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet. For more details, call 07598 331065 or email info@suemccann.co.uk 96
school within an hour’s travel distance of Widnes and for schools further afield we can provide a portable academy instead.” Widnes primary school, St John Fisher is one of the first schools to benefit from Printel’s new Graphics Academy experience. A Printel photographer captured every aspect of school life during a visit to the school and then a
few days later, two members of staff and three pupils spent half a day with Printel’s designers developing logos, choosing design options and selecting photos. They also picked up some valuable design and IT tips. For more information, contact Stuart Atherton at Printel Design on 0800 542 0700. www.printel.co.uk
Printel designers guide staff and pupils from St John Fisher School as they design their new school prospectus. Pictured here are (left to right) seated: Sam Doyle, Chris Stryker, Eva Sturyte, Abbie Woodward. Standing: Stuart Atherton, with teachers Erika Campbell and Clare Hodgkins
A star is born An 11 year-old from the Wirral has Hollywood in his sights after being chosen to star in Brad Pitt’s forthcoming movie ‘World War Z’ Birkenhead Prep School pupil, George Last, was chosen from 1,000 of hopefuls to play a ‘quizling’ (zombie), after being put forward for the role by Allstars Casting Agency. Due for release in December 2012, World War Z centres around United Nations employee Gerry Lane (Brad Pitt), who travels the world in a race against time to stop the Zombie pandemic that is toppling armies and governments Rising star George Last and threatening to destroy humanity itself. Filming has already taken place at the prestigious Longcross Studios in London. George, who had to cut short his family holiday to Mallorca to take part in filming, said: “It was worth coming home from holiday early for. I really enjoyed taking part in the filming; it was great fun to pretend to be a quizling and throw smelly ‘goo’ at the lead actors!” George’s mum, Danielle Last, said: “I’m very proud of George’s involvement in World War Z. I was told by the director Marc Forster that he had personally chosen George from the audition tapes and hearing that was very special. I can’t wait to see the finished film at the cinema.” Sylvie Gatrill, director of Allstars Casting Agency added: “We are thrilled that George was chosen to play a quizling alongside Brad Pitt and we look forward to this part being the start of a great acting career for him.”
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Viewpoint
Will Free Schools help to raise standards of education for our children? Free Schools are all-ability state-funded schools set up in response to what local people say they want and need in order to improve education for children in their community. What will their impact be and will they help to raise standards? Michael Gove, Education Secretary The most important thing for any parent is to be able to send their child to a good local school, with high standards and strong discipline. That is why we are opening Free Schools across the country. Too many children are being failed by fundamental flaws in our education system. The weakest schools are concentrated in our poorest towns and cities, and we are plummeting down the international education league tables. In spite of years of investment, the situation is worsening. Children from disadvantaged homes are still falling behind. A change of approach is vital. By freeing up teachers and trusting local communities to decide what is best, our reforms will help to raise standards for children in all schools.
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Derek Cassells, headteacher Maharishi School, Lancashire The Maharishi School has a track record built up over 25 years, demonstrating high achievement for all pupils. As evidence of demand the school is oversubscribed with families delighted to be able to send their children to such a prestigious school. In order for all the pupils to practice Transcendental Meditation as part of the school curriculum, they are being taught Transcendental Meditation for free with the fee for learning being met from a charitable trust. (Parents have to pay to learn Transcendental Meditation). Families are commenting upon the good effect that learning Transcendental Meditation has had on their home life. The Maharishi School is therefore able to offer a proven, innovative approach to education to everyone completely free. Consciousness-based Education develops not only every pupil's ability to learn but also their creativity and intelligence. This provides a profound basis not only for success at school but also beyond school.
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Sylvia Walker, Learning & Development Consultant Free schools are an interesting development and yes given the support they have had from government, they may well help to raise standards but don’t let’s pretend they are anything more than an addition to the current educational landscape and will only impact on a few. They will not and cannot solve the problems of social mobility well documented elsewhere. Schools do not exist in a vacuum, rather they reflect our society and they are not operating on an even playing field. Increased competition in a global society requires us to equip all our young people with the knowledge, skills and self-belief to thrive and make a contribution. What is the government doing about this? What will be the success criteria for free schools……. their place in the league tables or the production of well-rounded global citizens? Are ‘free schools’ truly representative of their local community. And finally what will be the impact on other schools that have not been given the same freedoms or support?
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Phil Rigby, Head Of Secondary Education, Edge Hill University The coalition government’s flagship Free Schools take in their first pupils this month. Supporters claim they will raise standards by allowing a more flexible curriculum and giving parents more say in their children’s education; critics say they will offer a narrow education, whilst drawing limited resources away from other local schools simply to benefit ‘pushy’, middle class parents. Although international evidence suggests that increased autonomy for schools is generally beneficial, the most successful education systems also involve a strong network of support, with a focus on cooperation (rather than competition) between schools. Consequently, the Free Schools policy could potentially have a detrimental impact on the overall level of education provision across a community. More importantly, research and experience tell us that the type of school is less important than the quality of teaching the children will receive. With free schools having the ability to employ unqualified teachers, time will tell whether this approach allows more creativity in teaching methods, or leads to a fall in standards. Free Schools might perhaps help raise standards for their pupils, but our real focus should be on ensuring that every child has access to the highest quality of teaching, regardless of which school they attend.
Free Schools are funded by the Government, but have greater freedoms than schools run by local authorities and have freedom over things like the length of the school day, the curriculum, and how they spend their money. They are not permitted to make a profit, and all funds raised must go back into improving education for pupils. The Government say that the right school can transform a child’s life and help them achieve things they may never have imagined., also through the Free Schools programme it is now much easier for talented and committed teachers, charities, parents and education experts to open schools to address real demand within an area. During September twenty four Free Schools are opening. These new, state-funded schools – set up by teachers, charities, education experts and parents – will eventually provide thousands of new places for children across England, many in areas where there is a shortage.
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Book Review
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5-8 Years Dinosaur Cove: The Awesome Adventure by Rex Stone – £6.99 Discover the awesome secret of Dinosaur Cove and journey back to the prehistoric with Jamie and Tom. There are three exciting adventures in this book-plus an eye that blinks at you every time you go near the book! Read about giant reptiles and meet a velociraptor with razor sharp teeth. A beautiful edition and the perfect prehistoric gift for dinosaur fans everywhere.
My Uncle Foulpest: Teacher Trouble by Timothy Knapman – £4.99 Wally just wants to be an ordinary, normal boy living an ordinary, normal life - then his uncle Foulpest comes to look after him. Foulpest is an ogre, and he has other ideas. Foulpest means well, but he just can't help causing chaos - whether it's accidental or not. A fantastic read and a thrilling new title from upcoming author Timothy Knapman.
Bat Pants and the Vanishing Elephant by Jeremy Strong – £4.99 Here comes Bat Pants! Another mega-selling title from fantastic author Jeremy Strong. When the Loveheart family receive a huge delivery there is only one thing it can be. An elephant of course! He is the new friend for Fudge the monkey until he is kidnapped for the ransom of two millions pounds! This book will have you laughing from the first page.
9-12 Years Fiction S.T.I.N.K.B.O.M.B. Secret Team of Intrepid-Natured Kids Battling Odious Masterminds (Basically) by Rob Stevens – £5.99 Meet Archie Hunt one of M16 child's agents recruited into S.T.I.N.K.B.O.M.B. Their mission? To track down and stop the evil Doctor Doom who is carrying out very sinister experiments. Luckily Archie has been given piloting lessons by his jet setting father and is soon flying around the world to find Doom's lair. High adventure mixed with slapstick comedy is a true winner in this tale!
Watchman William: Ghost Detective by Diana Shaw – £5.99 This is a great new tale by local author Diana Shaw. With his sound friend Thomas, the great detective and Sherlock Holmes for inspiration, William sets out to investigate the goings on in and around Hardleigh Manor. Loaded with clue summaries, suspect lists and lost of action there is lots of goings on here to keep the reader entertained.
The Salt Stained Book by Julia Jones – £7.99 This is a fantastic tale that will grip the reader from start to finish. In 1945 two brothers pass away in a icy sea and sixty years later, Donny and his mother set out to Suffolk to meet a great aunt but soon there is an accident and Donny is taken into care. As the officials are brought in to investigate they don’t believe his story. Are they all that they seem?
Teenage Fiction Leap Year: Be Scared...Very Scared by Daniel M. Warloch – £8.99 Jordan, James and Thomas Waldron are three brothers who explore an old abandoned hall, only to find themselves trapped in time! When the clock strikes midnight on February 28th, the boys discover they've been transported to a leap year in the past. Follow the tale and discover the thrilling twists and turns as you read on. Local author Daniel M Warlock writes with a flow of a new and interesting writer. A must!
First Night: The Gift and the Sacrifice by Gabriel J Klein – £7.99 Not all is as it seems within the ancient fief of Meane Manor. Eccentric recluse, Sir Jonas Pring, is Master of the century-old, secret brotherhood, the Guardians of the Runes of the Deathless. When one of the fabled Galdramerar, the grey mares favoured by the Valkyrs, is born to the best of his broodmares, he is convinced that he is the chosen warrior, destined to win the Great Runes. But time and age are against him. A gripping read.
The Cardturner by Louis Sachar – £6.99 A superb novel in which a 17-year-old boy, a rich blind uncle, an attractive girl and a mother who is looking forward to an inheritance create a heady and exciting cocktail of opportunity. A heady tale of distinctive cleverness and a heady funny author who never fails to thrill the reader. A fantastic tale and now in paperback!
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WHERE CAN WE GO? Your guide to what’s happening out & about in Merseyside
Not to be d misse
British Musical Fireworks Championships
Hamlet
30th September- 2nd October Kings Gardens, Southport 01704 533333
Friday 14th October Liverpool Playhouse, Williamson Square, Liverpool 0151 708 3700
(Young People’s Shakespeare) Greato one t h watc
The Royal Shakespeare Company brings a very special version of Hamlet to Liverpool as part of a national tour. Hamlet is a young man on the edge. His father’s death was suspicious and his mother has hastily married his uncle, the man he suspects of murdering his father. Trapped in the claustrophobic court of Elsinore he must discover the truth and decide if he has a right to avenge his father. This shorter version of the play has been made specifically for young people and families and is ideal for all ages, whether you are new to Shakespeare or love him already.
The British Musical Fireworks Championships takes place over three nights as you will witness seven fantastic displays from some of the top pyrotechnic companies in the country. Lighting up Princes Park, the seven competitors will battle it out to win the only competition that is required to be choreographed to music. Each display lasts approximately 20 minutes with each company bringing you jaw dropping displays to make sure they are crowned champion of the competition. Last year’s winners, Pyrotex Fireworx , return to the competition to try and retain their title alongside new competitors; Reaction Fireworks, Vulcan Fireworks, Komodo Fireworks, Skyburst the Firework Co, Walk the Plank and Star Fireworks.
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If you Dare
After the huge success of last year’s Scarefest night, some of the very best children’s authors in the UK (Barry Hutchison, Tommy Donbavand, Curtis Jobling, Jon Mayhew, Joseph Delaney and Philip Caveney) come together for this special spook-tacular Halloween themed literature event. Come along in fancy dress and hear readings from their work and ask them questions. There will be smoke, lights, music and prizes to be won. Don’t miss this Halloween treat for all the family! 108
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Food Pick
Scare Fest 2 - Six Authors One Night of Spooky Fun! 20th October The Civic, Crosby Road North, Crosby 0151 928 1919
Bickerstaffe Food Festival
1st October Bickerstaffe Hall Farm, Hall Lane, Bickerstaffe, West Lancs (Nr Ormskirk) 10am – 4.00pm A tasty and delicious celebration of food. A variety of food and drink stalls, many local, with food and drink to sample and purchase, cookery demos by local chefs, children’s food, art and bush tucker craft workshops, folk music, hog roast along with locally sourced and produced hot food to eat. www.bickerstaffefoodfe stival.co.uk
8th October Theatre Royal, Corporation Street, St Helens 01744 756333 Performed in four sections: circus, swing, around the world and fantasy. High energy skating routines are complimented by the glamour and excitement of Bollywood, Africa, Spain, and Ireland with glittering costumes throughout, culminating in a Las Vegas-style showgirl finale.
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FILM REVIEW
GAME REVIEW
CONAN THE BARBARIAN (2011) PG-13
Kirby: Return to Dreamland Nintendo Nintendo Wii
Director: Marcus Nispel Starring: Jason Momoa, Stephen Lang, Rachel Nichols
Verdict: ★★★★★ By Andy Kelly Due out 26th October
Verdict: ★★★✩✩ By Andy Kelly The tale of Conan the Cimmerian and his adventures across the continent of Hyboria on a quest to avenge the murder of his father and the slaughter of his village. Although the film is a bit limp in the script department there is lots of action and fighting, but there is no emotion behind it. I found the CGI scenes lacked a little something, the costume and wardrobe design was impressive so visually it worked very well. The sword play is awesome in parts but in the end the casting is fine, plot is a little dull, action is half-way to OK it's just that overall there is nothing to really put life into this - where is the wow! factor, but in the right hands and the right team this could be storytelling at its best, instead we get a film that thrives on the cliché of its genre. It may have lots of sorcery, but it truly lacks magic. Overall, I suggest seeing it if you are curious or you have nothing to do on a rainy day
Halloween - Children’s Fancy Dress Party
Alice in Wonderland
All is well for Kirby and friends, at least up until a spaceship crashes and interrupts their lovely picnic. In Kirby: Return to Dreamland, our cute friend returns to his roots and is ready to suck up some new abilities. Kirby took a break from inhaling enemies in Kirby's Epic Yarn, but his suction abilities are a force to be reckoned with in his latest outing. The goal of the game is to help the alien Magolor find all the missing pieces of his wrecked ship. As you go through the levels, you'll find energy gears that will unlock more content within Magalor's spaceship. What often makes Kirby games so endearing are the little details. Though he may not morph into a graceful dolphin this time when he hits the water, he does put on a pair of swimming goggles and attack foes with air bubbles. However, when he's up on the surface, he trades his goggles in for a circular floatie and practices his flutter kick. It's these little touches that make Kirby special
Christmas Food Fayre
Grease
30th-31st October Sefton Park Palm House, Sefton Park, Liverpool 0151 726 9304
November 4th-January 29th 2012 Tate Liverpool, Albert Dock 0151 702 7400
8th-19th November Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool 0844 871 3017
3rd-4th December Port Sunlight Museum and Garden Village, Wirral 0151 644 6466
Disco with DJ Steve, Scary face painters, Fancy Dress competition and lots of spooky goings on. Creepy crawlies galore with Tropical Inc., who will be there with a selection of spiders, bugs and snakes, watched over by the parrots …… Wooooooooo! Refreshments on sale Tickets £5. 5pm – 7pm
Alice in Wonderland at Tate Liverpool is the first exhibition of its kind, providing an insight into the creation of the novels and exploring the adventures of Alice. Includes works from Salvador Dali, René Magritte, Peter Blake and Yayoi Kusama. www,tate.org.uk/liverpool
The No.1 Greatest Musical, Grease, is back! Starring Liverpool’s own Ray Quinn & Carina Gillespie! Guest starring The X Factor's Rhydian Roberts as 'Teen Angel'! Dust off your leather jackets, pull on your bobby-socks and get ready for the most funfilled, high octane Rock’n’Roll party of the year.
A family festive delight, featuring food stalls, chef demonstrations, Father Christmas and festive fairground rides. A chance to find those last minute Christmas gifts. Come along and relax and enjoy good food and drink or a fun day out with the whole family.
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PRIMARY SCHOOL LISTINGS
PRIMARY SCHOOLS LIVERPOOL AIGBURTH ST CHARLES’ CATHOLIC PRIMARY Tramway Road, Aigburth, L17 7JA 0151 727 5830 Headteacher: Mr Chris Davey Email: charles-ao@stcharles.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.stcharlescatholic primary.com Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 121 Age Range: 4 - 11 Average Class Size: 21 Extra School Activities: Music clubs, choir, recorder group, dance Sports Activities: Athletics, football, rounders, cricket SATS: KS2 English Level 4 64%, Level 5 24%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 76%, Level 5 24% Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA with set criteria Associated Schools: St Benedicts Special facilities: Parents & Toddlers ST MICHEAL IN THE HAMLET PRIMARY Neilson Road, Aigburth, L17 7BA 0151 727 3215 Headteacher: Mrs Ruth Town Email: michaelhamlet-ao@stmichaelhamlet.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.stmichaelinthe hamletschool.com Type of School: Community Pupils: 433 Age Range: 4 - 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast and After School club Extra School Activities: Orchestra, Samba, Drumming Sports Activities: Athletics, football, cricket SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Shorefields High, St Margaret CE, St Hilda CE, Archbishop Blanch Special facilities: Nursery & Parent Toddler Group SUDLEY INFANT Dundonald Road, Aigburth, L17 0AE 0151 727 1139 Parentline 0151 728 9639 Headteacher: Ms Ruth Thomas Email: sudleyi-ao@sudleyinf.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.sudleyinfant school.co.uk Type of school: Community Age Range: 3 - 7 Pre & After School Activities: Kid’s Club after school Extra School Activities: Art & Craft, sport, cooking, origami, multi skills etc Sports Activities: Varied SATS: N/A Admission: LEA SUDLEY JUNIOR Aigburth Road, Aigburth, L17 6BH 0151 427 2941 Headteacher: Mr Scott Connell Email: sudleyj-ao@sudleyjun.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 370 Age Range: 7 - 11 Average Class Size: 30 Extra School Activities: Computer clubs, music clubs and others Sports Activities: Football, cricket, cross country, tag rugby SATS: KS2 English Level 4 85%, Level 5 52%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 88%, Level 5 43% Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Calderstones
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BELVEDERE PREPARATORY SCHOOL 23 Belvidere Road, Aigburth, L8 3TF 0151 471 1137 Headteacher: Ms Jane Humble Email: enquiries@belvedereprep.com Website: www.belvedereprep.com Type of School: Co-educational Independent Preparatory School – with Nursery Pupils: 160 Age Range: 3 - 11 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club, After School Club and Holiday Clubs Extra School Activities: At least 20 offerings per term, these include: sports, ballet, dance, photography, Japanese, orchestra, choir, performing arts, chess, science, ICT, Design Technology, cookery, problem solving, gardening Sports Activities: Minimum 3 hours Physical Education per week. Activities include: Judo, swimming, tennis, netball, football, hockey SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: French Admission: Contact Mrs Helen Forrester Woods for a personally guided tour with the Headmistress and to arrange an assessment or taster day Associated Schools: Bluecoat, Merchant Taylors’, The Belvedere Academy, Liverpool College Special facilities: Specialist science laboratory, modern foreign languages centre, ICT/Technology suite, spacious art and design studio, music room, sports centre etc
AINTREE LONGMOOR COMMUNITY PRIMARY Hall Lane, Aintree, L9 0EU 0151 521 5511 Headteacher: Mrs Alison Johnson Email: longmoorp-ao@longmoorpri.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.longmoorpri.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 419 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 27 Extra School Activities: Wide range of activities Sports Activities: Ju Jitsu, tag rugby, dance, swimming etc SATS: KS2 English Level 4 86%, Level 5 39%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 84%, Level 5 49% Languages: French Admission: Local Authority Associated Schools: Fazakerley High School and other local schools including Church and Independent RICE LANE INFANT & NURSERY SCHOOL Lynwood Road, Aintree, L9 3AE 0151 525 9776 Headteacher: Mrs C S Chatburn Email: c.chatburn@ricelaneinf.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.ricelaneinfant.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 360 Age Range: 3 - 7 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club, After School Club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: N/A Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Associates Schools: Rice Lane Juniors RICE LANE JUNIOR Brockenhurst Road, Aintree, L9 3BU 0151 525 3356 Headteacher: Mrs Margaret Rowlands Email: ricelanej-ao@ricelanejun.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.ricelanejunior school.co.uk
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Type of School: Community Pupils: 310 Age Range: 7 - 11 Extra School Activities: French, Gardening Clubs etc Sports Activities: Football, Athletics, Cheerleading, Gymnastics etc SATS: KS2 English Level 4 86%, Level 5 34%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 82%, Level 5 38% Languages: French Admission: LEA
ALLERTON BOOKER AVENUE INFANT Booker Avenue, Allerton, L18 9SB 0151 724 1997 Headteacher: Mrs Lynne Brown Email: bookeri-ao@bookeravenueinf.liverpool,sch.uk Website: www.bookeravenue infants.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 230 Age Range: 4 - 7 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School Clubs Extra School Activities: French, chess, arts/crafts, cookery Sports Activities: Football, multiskills SATS: N/A Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Booker Avenue Junior BOOKER AVENUE JUNIOR Booker Avenue, Allerton, L18 9SB 0151 724 2941 Headteacher: Mr Jonathan McCausland Email: bookerj-ao@bookeravenuejun.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.booker-junior.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 353 Age Range: 7 - 11 Average Class Size: 30 Extra School Activities: Art, chess, ICT, adventure clubs, orchestra and choirs, Colomendy adventure sports Sports Activities: Hockey, football, climbing, basketball, netball, cross country SATS: KS2 English Level 4 92%, Level 5 36%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 85%, Level 5 45% Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Various SPRINGWOOD HEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL Danefield Road, Allerton, L19 4TL 0151 427 7759 Headteacher: Mr Phillip Daniels Email: springwoodao@springwood.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.springwoodheath.net Type of School: Community Pupils: 216 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 27 Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: French Admission: LEA Special facilities: Swimming pool, music room
ANFIELD ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC PRIMARY Oakfield Road, Anfield, L4 2QG 0151 263 9561 Headteacher: Mr J Barnes Email: allsaints-ao@allsaints. liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.allsaintsliverpool.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 443 Age Range: 4 - 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club and Night Owls Extra School Activities: Music
Sports Activities: Cricket, netball SATS: KS2 English Level 4 54%, Level 5 6%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 54%, Level 5 14% Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Anfield Road School, Pinehurst Road School ANFIELD INFANT Anfield Road, Anfield, L4 0TN 0151 263 1541 Headteacher: Mrs Claire DrewWilliams Email: anfieldi-ao@anfieldinf.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.anfieldinf.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: Age Range: 3 - 7 Average Class Size: 30 Extra School Activities: Art & Craft, computer clubs Sports Activities: Various SATS: N/A Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Anfield Junior ANFIELD JUNIOR Anfield Road, Anfield, L4 0TN 0151 263 6418 Headteacher: Mrs Zena Connelly Email: anfieldj-ao@anfieldjun.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.anfieldjun.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 255 Age Range: 7 - 11 Average Class Size: 27 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: Please see page 124* Admission: LEA PINEHURST PRIMARY Pinehurst Avenue, Anfield, L4 7UF 0151 263 1300 Headteacher: Mrs S Tasker Email: pinehurstao@pinehurst.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.pinehurstprimary.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 250 Age Range: 4 -11 Average Class Size: 24 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club, Cricket, Football, drama, dance, maths, computer, enterprise club, science, reading Extra School Activities: Trips, residentials, visits to local places of interest, gardening, competitions, fayres, parents groups, bake and fake Sports Activities: Cricket, football, basketball, rugby, athletics, swimming SATS: KS2 English Level 4 63%, Level 5 23%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 66%, Level 5 20% Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Part of Anfield cluster of primary schools Special facilities: Dedicated Parents Room, Close links with Edge Hill University ST MARGARETS (ANFIELD) CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY Lower Breck Road, Anfield, L6 4BX 0151 260 5522 Headteacher: Mrs J McCallum Email: margarets-ao@stmargaretsanfield.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.liverpool.school jotter.com/stmargarets Type of School: Voluntary Controlled Pupils: 442 Age Range: 4 - 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast and After School Clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 75%, Level 5 30%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 77%, Level 5 21% Languages: Spanish Associated Schools: Various
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BROADGREEN BROADGREEN PRIMARY SCHOOL Oakhill Road, Broadgreen, L13 5UE 0151 228 6692 Headteacher: Ms Carol Machell Email: c.machell@broadgreenpri.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.broadgreen primary.org.uk Type of School: Trust school with Foundation Status maintained by the Local Authority Pupils: 285 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 26 Pre & After School Activities: Availability from 8.00 – 6.00pm through ‘Playdays’ playgroup on site Extra School Activities: Eco Club, Pupil Council, Music, Art, Tai Chi, swimming Sports Activities: Judo, football, cricket, tennis, netball, dance SATS: KS2 English Level 4 85%, Level 5 28%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 79%, Level 5 26% Languages: French, Mandarin Admission: LEA and application form Associated Schools: Broadgreen International School (Trust Schools Partner) Special facilities: Foundation Stage Unit, IT Suites, Sensory Room, Breakfast and After School Clubs Awards: Green Flag Eco Schools Award, Basic Skills Award, Financial Management in Schools Award, Enhanced Healthy Schools Award, International Baccalaureate Candidate School, Dyslexia Friendly Schools Award, E-Learning Foundation Affiliated School
CHILDWALL ST PASCHAL BAYLON CATHOLIC PRIMARY Chelwood Avenue, Childwall, L16 2LN 0151 722 0464 Headteacher: Ms Clair Knowles Email: paschalbaylon-ao@stpaschalbaylon.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.paschalbaylon.org.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 373 Age Range: 4 - 11 Average Class Size: 26 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast and After School Clubs Extra School Activities: Dance, ICT, science, computer, art, gardening Sports Activities: Netball, athletics, football SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: Spanish Admission: Application to Governors Associated Schools: Boys St Francis Xavier, Girls St Julies Special facilities: Private Nursery CHILDWALL VALLEY SCHOOL Craighurst Road, Childwall, L25 1NW 0151 722 2544 Headteacher: Mr Kevin Basnett Email: childwallvalleyao@childwallvalley.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.childwallvalley.org Type of School: Community Pupils: 127 Age Range: 4 - 11 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Drama, digital photography Sports Activities: Netball, football SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA CHILDWALL CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY Woolton Road, Childwall, L16 0JD 0151 722 1553 Headteacher: Mrs Diane Shaw Email: childwallp-ao@childwallpri.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.childwallce.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 343 Age Range: 4 - 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast and After School clubs Extra School Activities: Cross stitch club, French and Spanish, drama as
well as various others Sports Activities: Football, cricket, cross country, athletics, netball, multi sports SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: French, Spanish Admission: Application to Governors Associated Schools: St Margaret’s High School, Archbishop Blanch High School, St Hilda’s High School, King David, Bluecoat, Gateacre Community Comprehensive School RUDSTON INFANT Rudston Road, Childwall, L16 4PQ 0151 722 2435 Headteacher: Mrs Lynne Stembalski Email: rudstoni-ao@rudstoninf.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.rudstoninfants .com Type of School: Community Pupils: 170 Age Range: 4 - 7 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast and After School clubs Extra School Activities: Board games club, African drumming, chess club, wake up and shake up Sports Activities: Ball Skills, gymnastics SATS: N/A Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Rudston Junior RUDSTON JUNIOR Rudston Road, Childwall, L16 4PQ 0151 722 7595 Headteacher: Mr Anthony McKee Email: rudstonj-ao@rudstonjun.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.rudstonjuniors.com Type of School: Community Pupils: 273 Age Range: 7 - 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: After School Club Extra School Activities: Music, French Sports Activities: Football SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Gateacre Comprehensive
CITY CENTRE HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Fontenoy Street, Liverpool, L3 2DU 0151 236 9505 Headteacher: Mrs H Bannon Email: holycross-ao@holycross-stmarys.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.inourschool. com/holycross Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupil: 127 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 20 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club daily from 8am Extra School Activities: Wrap around lunchtime provision (Nursery) Sports Activities: Tag rugby, basketball, athletics SATS: KS2 English Level 4 93%, Level 5 64%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 86%, Level 5 29% Languages: French Admission: LEA PLEASANT STREET PRIMARY Pleasant Street, Liverpool, L3 5TS 0151 709 3802 Headteacher: Mrs Margaret Cunningham Email: pleasant-ao@pleasant street.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.pleasantstreet.ik.org Type of school: Community Pupils: 204 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 26 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: French Admission: LEA
ST NICHOLAS’ CATHOLIC PRIMARY Orthes Street, Liverpool, L3 5XF 0151 709 5532 Headteacher: Mrs Anne Edmondson Email: nicholas-ao@stnicholas.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 172 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 23 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School Clubs Extra School Activities: Art and creative dance Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 Mathematics Level 4 80%, Level 5 27% Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA and via the school ST VINCENT DE PAUL CATHOLIC PRIMARY Pitt Street, Liverpool, L1 5BY 0151 709 2572 Headteacher: Mr Philip Stewart Email: vincent-ao@stvincentdepaul.liverpool.sch.uk, vincentht@st-vincentdepaul.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.stvincentdepaul primary.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 215 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 22 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Sports Activities: Football, tag rugby SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: Spanish & French Admission: Part time nursery places aged 3 years Special facilities: 2 computer suites, pupil support centre
CROXTETH CROXTETH COMMUNITY PRIMARY Moss Way, Croxteth, L11 0BP 0151 546 3140 Headteacher: Mrs K McBride Email: croxtethp-ao@croxtethpri.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.croxtethprimary.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 209 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Gems - Youth Club, CDS Youth Child Development SATS: KS2 English Level 4 72%, Level 5 16%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 69%, Level 5 22% Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Fazakerley High, Croxteth Comprehensive, Alsop, De la Salle, St John Bosco OUR LADY & ST SWITHINS CATHOLIC PRIMARY Parkstile Lane, Croxteth, L11 0BQ 0151 546 3868 Headteacher: Mrs Shirley Callaghan Email: l.munro@ourlady-stswithin@liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.olss.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 282 Age Range: 3 - 11 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Dancing, computer club, chess, expressive arts Sports Activities: Tag rugby, football, gymnastics SATS: KS2 English Level 4 82%, Level 5 37%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 82%, Level 5 29% Languages: French Admission: Application to Governors Associated Schools: De la Salle, St John Bosco Special facilities: Nursery
DOVECOT BLUEBERRY PARK PRIMARY Ackers Hall Avenue, Dovecot, L14 2DY 0151 233 2480 Headteacher: Mrs Ngenda Email: blueberrypark52@blueberrypark.liverpool.sch.uk
Website: www.blueberrypark primary.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 240 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 24 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Football, netball, gymnastics, dance SATS: KS2 English Level 4 81.4%, Level 5, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 88.8%, Level 5 Admission: LEA Special facilities: ICT Suite, Primary Learning Mentors DOVECOT PRIMARY Grant Road, Dovecot, L14 0LH 0151 259 4065 Headteacher: Mrs Gillian Jones Email: dovecot-ao@dovecot. liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 174 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast, Wraparound, After School Clubs and Holiday Clubs Extra School Activities: Youth Club, ICT, Sports and Lets Get Cooking Sports Activities: Football, Tae Kwondo, Netball, Kwik Cricket, Wake Up and Shake Up and much more SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Broadgreen High Special facilities: Nursery
EDGE HILL SMITHDOWN PRIMARY Chatsworth Drive, Edge Hill, L7 6LJ 0151 709 6229 Headteacher: Mrs Robina Crowe Email: smithdown-s1@smithdown. liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.smithdown primaryschool.com Type of School: Community Pupils: 209 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Cookery, art & craft Sports Activities: Football SATS: KS2 English Level 4 84%, Level 5 37%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 89%, Level 5 37% Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA ST HUGHS CATHOLIC PRIMARY Earle Road, Edge Hill, L7 6HE 0151 733 2899 Headteacher: Miss Andrea Connearn Email: hughs-ao@st-hughs. liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.sthughscatholic primaryliverpool.org Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 180 Age Range: 4 - 11 Average Class Size: 26 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club, sports, art, children’s university, Recorder Club, Drumming Club Extra School Activities: Residential visits, half and full day trips, international links, eco-friendly activities, school council meetings Sports Activities: PE, swimming (Y2 - Y6), athletics, football, basketball, multi-skills, gymnastics, dance SATS: KS2 English Level 4 54%, Level 5 6%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 66%, Level 5 20% Languages: Spanish is taught from Y4 - Y6 Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Girls Bellerive, Boys Enterprise South Liverpool Academy
EVERTON FAITH PRIMARY Bute Street, Everton, L5 3LA 0151 233 5092 Headteacher: Sister Moira Meeghan Email: faith-ao@faith.liverpool.sch.uk
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Website: Type of school: Voluntary Aided Joint Faith School Pupils: 94 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 20 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School Clubs Extra School Activities: Girls Club. Guitar club Sports Activities: Netball, indoor athletics, football SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: French Admission: Application to school Associated Schools: Notre Dame Special facilities: Nursery FOUR OAKS COMMUNITY PRIMARY Walton Breck Road, Everton, L5 0PA 0151 263 4038 Headteacher: Ms Sara Howard Email: fouroaksht@fouroaks.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.fouroaksprimary.net Type of School: Community Pupils: 216 Age Range: 5 - 11 Pre & After School Activities: Contact school Sports Activities: Contact school SATS: KS2 English Level 4 63%, Level 5 2%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 56%, Level 5 8% Admission: LEA OUR LADY IMMACULATE CATHOLIC PRIMARY Northumberland Terrace, Everton, L5 3QF 0151 260 8957 Headteacher: Mrs Aine Brodie Email: m.chute@ourladyimmaculate. liverpool.sch.uk (Bursar) s.adamson@ourladyimmaculate.liverpo ol.sch.uk (Administration Officer), immaculate-ao@ourladyimmaculate. liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.oliprimary.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 277 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School Clubs Extra School Activities: Dancing & music plus others Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 88%, Level 5 54%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 87%, Level 5 35% Languages: French Admission: LEA & Governors Associated Schools: Notre Dame, De la Salle, Archbishop Beck Special facilities: Nursery THE BEACON CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY Heyworth Street, Everton, L5 3QG 0151 263 4206 Headteacher: Ms Sally Aspinwall Email: beaconao@beacon.liverpool.sch.uk, b.thompson@beacon.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.beaconceprimary.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Controlled Pupils: 193 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Chess, construction, arts& crafts, drama, music Sports Activities: Golf, football, cricket, dance, basketball, rounders, cricket SATS: KS2 English Level 4 85%, Level 5 37%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 78%, Level 5 26% Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: North Liverpool Academy, Alsop, Archbishop Blanche, St Margaret’s CE High School, Notre Dame Special facilities: ICT Suite, Zoneparc playground, Foundation Stage Unit THE TRINITY CATHOLIC PRIMARY Titchfield Street, Everton/Vauxhall, L5 8UT 0151 298 2917
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Headteacher: Mrs P Deus Email: trinity-ao@thetrinity. liverpool.sch.uk, p.deus@thetrinity.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.thetrinityprimary.com Type of School: Community/Voluntary Aided Pupils: 336 Age Range: 4 - 11 Average Class Size: 26 Pre & after School Activities: Breakfast Club (for own schoolchildren) Extra School Activities: Extended school (for any child) Sports Activities: all curricular sports activities SATS: KS2 English Level 4 67%, Level 5 17%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 65%, Level 5 21% Languages: French Admission: LEA/Set criteria Associated Schools: Notre Dame, Archbishop Beck Special facilities: Special needs support WHITEFIELD PRIMARY Boundary Lane, Everton, L6 2HZ 0151 263 5976 Headteacher: Miss N Carroll (Acting) Email: whitefield-ao@whitefield. liverpool.sch.uk, whitefieldht@whitefield.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.whiefieldprimary.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 250 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Sports Activities: Tag Rugby, football, athletics SATS: KS2 English Level 4 44%, Level 5 12%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 76%, Level 5 12% Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Mainly North Liverpool Academy
FAIRFIELD PHOENIX PRIMARY Birchfield Road, Fairfield, L7 9LY 0151 228 3831 Headteacher: Mr Chris Muscatelli Email: phoenix-ao@phoenixpri.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.phoenixprimary.com Type of School: Community with SEN Resourced provision Pupils: 180 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 22 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 60%, Level 5 20%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 53%, Level 5 7% Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Special facilities: SEN Assessment Area, SEN Resourced Provision Years 1 - 6 OFSTED Comment: This school is committed to an equal chance for every boy and girl (March 2011) ST SEBASTIANS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL & NURSERY Holly Road, Fairfield, L7 0LH 0151 260 9697 Headteacher: Mr Dennis Hardiman (Executive Headteacher) Email: sebastians-ao@stsebastians.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.stsebastians catholicprimary.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 277 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 27 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School Clubs Extra School Activities: Dance, art, gardening and others Sports Activities: Football, tag rugby, high fives SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: Spanish & Italian Clubs Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Broughton Hall, Cardinal Heenan Special facilities: Nursery
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FAZAKERLEY BARLOWS PRIMARY Barlows Lane, Fazakerley, L9 9EH 0151 525 2751 Headteacher: Mrs Jan Taylor Email: barlows-ao@barlows. liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.barlowsprimary.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 452 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School Clubs including Rise and Shine, Bike It Breakfast and Walking Bus, Cookery, Top Trumps, Frisby, Cheerleading, Ski-Fi Extra School Facilities: wide range of after school activities on offer Sports Activities: Football, athletics, netball, tag rugby, cricket and others SATS: KS2 English Level 4 91%, Level 5 38%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 89%, Level 5 30% Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Various OUTSTANDING Ofsted report January 2010 FAZAKERLEY PRIMARY Formosa Drive, Fazakerley, L10 7LD 0151 474 3060 Headteacher: Mrs J Carter Email: fazakerley-ao@fazakerleypri.liverpool.sch.uk, b.atherton@ fazakerley-pri.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.fazakerleyprimary.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 322 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Dance Classes Sports Activities: Football, cricket SATS: KS2 English Level 4 85%, Level 5 27%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 83%, Level 5 39% Languages: French Admission: LEA HOLY NAME CATHOLIC PRIMARY Moss Pits Lane, Fazakerley, L10 9LG 0151 525 3545 Headteacher: Mrs Anne Radford Email: holyname-ao@holyname. liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 350 Age Range: 3 - 11 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School Clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 81%, Level 5 30%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 91%, Level 5 30% Admission: LEA OUR LADY AND ST PHILOMENA’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Sparrow Hall Road, Fazakerley, L9 6BU 0151 525 8552 Headteacher: Ms Maria Michniewski Email: philomenas-ao@ourlady-stphilomenas.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.olasp.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 292 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 27 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Variety of Clubs: Music Sports Activities: Cricket, football SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: French Admission: LEA & application to school Associated Schools: De la Salle, St John Bosco Special facilities: Nursery
GARSTON BANKS ROAD PRIMARY SCHOOL Banks Road, Garston, L19 8JZ 0151 427 4360 Headteacher: Mrs Susan Devereux
Email: d.finnegan@banksroad. liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.banksroad.liverpool schools.org.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 205 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 26 Extra School Activities: Dance, art & craft, multi skills & ICT clubs Yrs 7 - 8 & 9 - 11, choir and recorder group, farm club, guitar club plus others Sports Activities: Badminton, football, cricket, fencing, judo SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: New Heys, St Benedicts Special facilities: Nursery CLARENDON COLLEGE Garston Old Road, Garston, L19 9AF 0151 494 2094 Headteacher: Karen Donnelly Email: clarendonmontessori@ hotmail.co.uk Website: www.clarendoncollege montessoril19.co.uk Type of School: Independent Pupils: 20 Age Range: 3 - 16 Average Class Size: 14 max Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School Club Extra School Activities: Booster lessons Sports Activities: Various SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: French, Spanish Admission: Contact school GARSTON CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY Holman Road, Garston, L19 5NS 0151 427 7517 Headteacher: Mr Rick Widdowson Email: Garston-ao@garstoncofe. liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 110 Age Range: 4 - 11 Average Class Size: 20 Extra School Activities: Trips to Paris, Colomendy and many others, nutrition club Sports Activities: Football, dance and cricket SATS: KS2 English Level 4 71%, Level 5 10%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 55%, Level 5 13% Languages: French Admission: LEA HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC PRIMARY Banks Road, Garston, L19 8JY 0151 427 7466 Headteacher: Mr Liam Mulcahy Email: holytrinityao@holytrinity.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.inourschool. com/holy%20trinity Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 192 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 25 Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 81%, Level 5 19%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 90%, Level 5 33% Admission: LEA
GRASSENDALE GILMOUR INFANT South Bank Road, Grassendale, L19 9AR 0151 427 6306 Headteacher: Mr Corcoran Email: gilmours-ao@gilmoursouth bank.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.gilmourinfants.co.uk Type of School: Infant Pupils: 232 Age Range: 3 - 7 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Children’s University Sports Activities: Varied SATS: N/A Languages: French Admission: LEA
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Associated Schools: Gilmour Junior Special facilities: Nursery GILMOUR JUNIORS Whitehedge Road, Grassendale, L19 1RD 0151 427 4682 Headteacher: Mr P J Gibbons Email: gilmourj-ao@gilmourjun.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.gilmourjuniors.com Type of School: Junior Pupils: 217 Age Range: 7 - 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School Clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 83%, Level 5 42%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 92%, Level 5 34% Languages: French, Spanish Admission: LEA ST AUSTINS CATHOLIC PRIMARY Riverbank Road, Grassendale, L19 9DH 0151 427 1800 Headship Team: Mr Noel Vincent O’Neil, Mr John Carney Email: austins-ao@st-austins. liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 480 Age Range: 4 - 11 Average Class Size: 30 Extra School Activities: Drumming, guitar lessons, samba band Sports Activities: Netball, rounders, cricket SATS: KS2 English Level 4 90%, Level 5 51%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 94%, Level 5 61% Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: St Benedicts
HUNTS CROSS HUNTS CROSS PRIMARY Kingsthorne Road, Hunts Cross, L25 0PJ 0151 486 1777 Headteacher: Mrs Judith Jackson Email: huntscross-ht@hunts cross.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.huntscrossprimary school.com Type of School: Community Pupils: 258 Age Range: 4 - 11 Average Class Size: 27 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Sports Activities: Cricket, football, swimming SATS: KS2 English Level 4 69%, Level 5 16%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 75%, Level 5 22% Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Parklands, Halewood College
KENSINGTON KENSINGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL Brae Street, Kensington, L7 2QG 0151 263 6429 Headteacher: Mrs Kitty Davies Email: kensington-ao@kensingtonpri.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.kensingtonjunior schoolliverpool.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 188 Age Range: 7 - 11 Average Class Size: 26 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Drama, band, pottery, healthy eating, IT, homework club etc Sports Activities: Football, netball, tag rugby SATS: Please see page 124* School opened after January 2010, No Eligible Pupils Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Broadgreen, St Francis of Assisi Academy NEW PARK PRIMARY Butler Street, Kensington, L6 9EU 0151 263 4447 Headteacher: Mrs Karen Hutchings
Email: newpark-ao@newpark. liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.newparkprimary.com Type of School: Community Pupils: 362 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 25 Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 71%, Level 5 33%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 76%, Level 5 24% Languages: French Admission: LEA SACRED HEART CATHOLIC PRIMARY Hall Lane, Kensington, L7 8TQ 0151 709 1782 Headteacher: Mr Charles Daniels Email: sacred-ao@sacredheart. liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.sacredheart liverpool.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 178 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After school clubs Sports Activities: Netball, rugby, football SATS: KS2 English Level 4 71%, Level 5 25%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 70%, Level 5 43% Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA ST ANNE’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Overbury Street, Kensington, L7 3HJ 0151 709 1698 Headteacher: Mrs Janice Shields Email: annes-ao@stannes.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.stannes.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 219 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra school Activities: Various Sports Activities: Football, basketball SATS: Please see page 124* Admission: LEA ST MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Guion Street, Kensington, L6 9DU 0151 263 8460 / 0151 263 2995 Headteacher: Mr Anthony Hegarty Email: michaels-ao@stmichaels.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 304 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Art Club, healthy eating Sports Activities: Athletics, football, swimming SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: St Francis of Assisi Academy
KIRKDALE KIRKDALE, ST LAWRENCE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY Fonthill Road, Kirkdale, L4 1QD 0151 922 2775 Headteacher: Mrs Jenny Forshaw Email: kirkdale-ao@kirkdale. liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.kirkdale. liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 206 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 27 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Gardening, art, ITC Sports Activities: Football SATS: KS2 English Level 4 77%, Level 5 27%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 79%, Level 5 36% Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Alsop High School
ST JOHN’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Sessions Road, Kirkdale, L4 1SR 0151 922 1924 Headteacher: Ms Denise Maudsley Email: johnsi-ht@st-johnsinf.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 314 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School Clubs Extra School Activities: Music, art Sports Activities: Gymnastics SATS: KS2 English Level 4 73%, Level 5 10%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 79%, Level 5 13% Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA
KNOTTY ASH KNOTTY ASH PRIMARY Thomas Lane, Knotty Ash, L14 5NX 0151 228 4222 Headteacher: Mr Tim Byrne Email: knottyash-ao@knotty ash.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.knottyashprimary school.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 270 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 30 Extra School Activities: Sports/PE, photography, cookery, recorders, craft, Judo, fencing Sports Activities: Football, athletics SATS: KS2 English Level 4 78%, Level 5 19%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 72%, Level 5 34% Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: School is linked with many local Secondary High Schools Special facilities: School has resourced provision of deaf children on site
MOSSLEY HILL CARLTON HOUSE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Menlove Avenue, Mossley Hill, L18 3EE 0151 722 0756 Headteacher: Mrs Anne Daniels Email: info@carleton. co.uk Website: www.carletonhouse.co.uk Type of School: Independent Preparatory - Co-ed Pupils: 144 Age Range: 4 - 11 Average Class Size: 22 Pre & After School Activities: OFSTED registered after hours provision Extra School Activities: Spanish, art, eco club, adventure service challenge, chess Sports Activities: Football, netball, cross country, athletics, cricket, rounders, swimming SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: French Admission: Entry at age and informal assessment, subsequent years, English, mathematics DOVEDALE INFANT Herondale Road, Mossley Hill, L18 1JX 0151 733 4232 Headteacher: Mrs Jane Noble Email: dovedalei-ao@dovedaleinf.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.dovedaleinf.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 241 Age Range: 5 - 7 Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Chess, gardening, recorder Sports Activities: Soccer Skills SATS: N/A Languages: German Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Dovedale Juniors
DOVEDALE JUNIOR Herondale Road, Mossley Hill, L18 1JX 0151 733 2713 Headteacher: Mr Nik Smith Email: dovedalej-ao@dovedalejun.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.dovedalejun.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 335 Age Range: 7 - 11 Average Class Size: 30 Extra School Activities: Chess, reading, sewing, tap dancing Sports Activities: Football, athletics, tag rugby, netball SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: German Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Special facilities: Smartboards, computer suite GREENBANK PRIMARY Mossley Avenue, Mossley Hill, L18 1JB 0151 522 5748 Headteacher: Ms Debra Mendy Email: greenbackao@greenbank.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.greenbankprimary.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 406 Age Range: 3 -11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School Clubs Extra School Activities: Dance, band, choir, yoga, art Sports Activities: Football, netball SATS: KS2 English Level 4 73%, Level 5 22%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 73%, Level 5 27% Languages: German Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Various including Calderstones, Broadgreen LIVERPOOL COLLEGE HMC INDEPENDENT Queens Drive, Mossley Hill, L18 8BG 0151 724 4000 Principal: Mr H Van Mourik Broekman MA (Hons) Email: admin@liverpoolcollege.org.uk Website: www.liverpoolcollege.org.uk Type of School: HMC Independent Pupils: 795 Age Range: 2 – 18 Average Class Size: 17 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 100%, Level 5 78%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 100%, Level 5 66% Languages: Italian, Spanish, French, Latin Admission: By entrance assessment Associated Schools: Local schools ST ANTHONY OF PADUA CATHOLIC PRIMARY Sands Road, Mossley Hill, L18 8BD 0151 724 3233 Headteacher: Mrs Paula Jacobs Email: pudua-ao@stanthonypadua.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.stanthonyof padua.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 192 Age Range: 4 - 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School Clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 86%, Level 5 57%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 81%, Level 5 33% Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Various
NETHERLEY BELLE VALE COMMUNITY PRIMARY Besford Road, Netherley, L25 2QF 0151 487 8571 Headteacher: Mrs Janet Potter Email: bellevale-ao@bellvale. liverpool.sch.uk
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Website: www.bellevaleprimary.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 250 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Arts & crafts etc Sports Activities: Lunchtime multisport, football SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Various NORMAN PANNELL PRIMARY Brownbill Bank, Netherley, L27 7AE 0151 487 7718 Headteacher: Mr Alan Price Email: normanao@normanpannell.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.normanpannell.com Type of School: Community Pupils: 215 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Gateacre Community Comprehensive Special facilities: Swimming Pool ST GREGORY’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Montreal Road, Netherley, L27 7AG 0151 498 4313 Headteacher: Mrs Roberts Email: Gregory-ao@stgregorys.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.stgregory.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 227 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 26 Sports Activities: Cricket, golf, rounders, netball, swimming, athletics SATS: KS2 English Level 4 68%, Level 5 18%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 88%, Level 5 24% Languages: French, Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: St Francis Xavier, St Julies
NORRIS GREEN BROAD SQUARE PRIMARY Broad Square, Norris Green, L11 1BS 0151 226 1117 Headteacher: Mrs Elaine Spencer Email: broadsquarej-s1@broadsquarejun.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 281 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Sport & Dance SATS: KS2 English Level 4 92%, Level 5 24%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 87%, Level 5 18% Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Alsop High School LEAMINGTON PRIMARY Leamington Road, Norris Green, L11 7BT 0151 284 7848 Headteacher: Ms Marie EgertonJones Email: leamingtoni-ao@leamingtoninf.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.leamington primary.com Type of School: Community Pupils: 402 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Football, hockey, basketball, swimming SATS: KS2 English Level 4 88%, Level 5 46%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 96%,
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Level 5 60% Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Alsop High School MONKSDOWN PRIMARY Frinstead Road, Norris Green, L11 1HH 0151 226 1606 Headteacher: Mrs Stephanie Gough Email: monksdown-ao@monksdown. liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.monksdown primary.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 296 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 65%, Level 5 13%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 88%, Level 5 20% Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Local secondary’s RANWORTH SQUARE PRIMARY Ranworth Square, Norris Green, L11 3DQ 0151 226 1740 Headteacher: Mrs Padgett (acting) Email: ranworth-ao@ranworth square.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 125 Age Range: 4 – 11 Average Class Size: 23 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club/Free magic Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Music, brass, violins, woodwind and guitars, arts & crafts, computers and board games Sports Activities: Girls and boys football teams, other inter school competitions, netball, tag rugby SATS: KS2 English Level 4 90%, Level 5 22%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 81%, Level 5 31% Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA ST TERESA’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Utting Avenue East, Norris Green, L11 1DD 0151 226 5020 Headteacher: Mrs Angela Williams Email: st.teresas@yahoo.co.uk, Teresasj-ao@st-teresasjun.liverpool.sch.uk, Stol-ao@stteresasoflisieux.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.stteresas.org.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 561 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 28 Junior, 22 Infant Pre & After School Activities: Various Extra School Activities: Arts & craft, first aid, colour fun, maths club, country dancing SATS: KS2 English Level 4 68%, Level 5 15%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 71%, Level 5 10% Languages: French, Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: St John Bosco, De la Salle WELLESBOURNE PRIMARY Abbotsford Road, Norris Green, L11 5BA 0151 226 9765 Headteacher: Ms Marj Mallon Email: wellesbourneao@wellesbourne.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 324 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: various throughout the year with partner schools SATS: KS2 English Level 4 73%, Level 5 27%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 70%, Level 5 15% Languages: French
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OLD SWAN ST ANNE’S (STANLEY) CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY Prescot Road, Old Swan, L13 3BT 0151 228 1506 Headteacher: Mr Paul Bolger Email: stanley-ao@stannesstanley.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.st-anne-stanleyschool.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 360 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: After school care Extra School Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 98%, Level 5 40%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 93%, Level 5 26% Languages: French Admission: LEA ST CUTHBERT’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Aviemore Road, L13 3BB 0151 228 4137 Headteacher: Mr Dennis Hardiman (Executive Headteacher) Email: cuthberts-ao@stcuthberts.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 139 Age Range: 4 - 11 Average Class Size: 20 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School Clubs Extra School Activities: Enterprise, choirs Sports Activities: Athletics, football, cross country, generic sports SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Broughton Hall, Cardinal Heenan ST OSWALD’S CATHOLIC INFANT St Oswald Street, Old Swan, L13 5SB 0151 228 8436 Headteacher: Mrs Rita O’Brien Email: oswaldi-ao@st-oswaldsinf.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 330 Age Range: 3 - 7 Average Class Size: 30 Extra School Activities: Art, dance, ju-jitsu Sports Activities: Multi sports/skills SATS: N/A Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: St Oswald’s catholic Junior ST OSWALD’S CATHOLIC JUNIOR Montague Road, Old Swan, L13 5TE 0151 259 4580 Headteacher: Ms Mary Walsh Email: oswaldsj-ao@st-oswaldsjun.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 291 Age Range: 7 - 11 Extra School Activities: Contact School Sports Activities: Contact School SATS: Please see page 124* Admission: LEA
SEFTON PARK AUCKLAND COLLEGE 65 Parkfield Road, Sefton Park, L17 4LE 0151 727 0083 Principal: Mr Anthony Akaraonye Email: info@aucklandcollege.com Website: www.aucklandcollege.com Type of School: Independent Pupils: 160 Age Range: 4 - 18 Average Class Size: 16 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Cinema club, art class, drama, science plus booster classes for all exams, homework club Sports Activities: In curriculum,
football, gymnastics, swimming, cricket, fitness, rock climbing, rounders, volley ball, badminton, athletics, canoeing, kayaking, sailing and various fundraising walks SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: Spanish Admission: Tour, day visit, recent report, feedback meeting, appointment with Principal Associated Schools: Contact School Special facilities: Lab, IT Suite
SPEKE MIDDLEFIELD PRIMARY Alderwood Avenue, Speke, L24 2UE 0151 486 4106 Headteacher: Mrs Paula Judd Email: middlefieldht@middlefield.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 303 Age Range: 3 - 11 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Football SATS: KS2 English Level 4 61%, Level 5 3%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 81%, Level 5 6% Admission: LEA STOCKTON WOOD PRIMARY All Saints Road, Speke, L24 3TF 0151 486 1778/0151 486 2471 Headteacher: Mrs Suzy Stacey Email: stocktonwoodjht@stocktonwood-jun.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.stocktonwood.liverpool schools.org.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 289 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Saturday gym club SATS: KS2 English Level 4 73%, Level 5 20%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 65%, Level 5 26% Languages: French Admission: LEA ST AMBROSE CATHOLIC PRIMARY Alderfield Drive, Speke, L24 7SF 0151 425 2306 Headteacher: Mr Anthony Buckley Email: ambrose-ao@stambrose.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 243 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 27 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 64%, Level 5 14%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 75%, Level 5 19% Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA ST CHRISTOPHER’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Tarbock Road, Speke, L24 0SN 0151 486 2835 Headteacher: Mrs Collette Denby Email: christophersj-ao@stchristophers-jun.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.stchristophers. liverpoolschools.org.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 371 Age Range: 3 - 11 Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 80%, Level 5 18%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 86%, Level 5 20% Admission: LEA
STONEYCROFT CORINTIAN COMMUNITY PRIMARY Inigo Road, Stoneycroft, L13 6SH 0151 228 5806 Headteacher: Mr Gary Crockett Email: corinthian-ao@corinthian. liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.corintianprimary.org.uk Type of School: Community
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Pupils: 401 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 27 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & after school clubs Extra School Activities: Choir Sports Activities: Football, cross country SATS: KS2 English Level 4 94%, Level 5 37%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 94%, Level 5 47% Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Holly Lodge, West Derby, Broadgreen
TOXTETH KINGSLEY COMMUNITY PRIMARY Eversley Street, Toxteth, L8 2TU 0151 709 6727 Headteacher: Ms Elaine Rees Email: kingsley-ht@kingsley. liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 223 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 78%, Level 5 11%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 83%, Level 5 44% Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA MATTHEW ARNOLD PRIMARY SCHOOL & DINGLE LANE CHILDRENS CENTRE Dingle Lane, Toxteth, L8 9UB 0151 233 4900 Headteacher: Mr Gary Mason Email: arnold-ao@matthewarnold. liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.matthewarnold.co.uk Type of School: Foundation Pupils: 262 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 27 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School Clubs SATS: KS2 English Level 4 100%, Level 5 28.6%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 90.4%, Level 5 33.3% Languages: French Admission: School Special facilities: Speech & Language Unit HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC PRIMARY Upper Essex Street, Toxteth, L8 6QB 0151 709 3672 Headteacher: Mr Joe Walsh Email: holyfamily-ao@holyfamily. liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 320 Age Range: 3 - 11 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Dancing, African drumming Sports Activities: Football, running club and walking club (once a month) SATS: Please see page 124* Admission: LEA ST CLEOPAS’ CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY Beresford Road, Toxteth, L8 4RP 0151 727 1725 Headteacher: Miss Ruth Frain Email: info@st-cleopas.co.uk Website: www.stcleopas.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Controlled Pupils: 234 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Cheerleading, dance, recorder Sport Activities: Football etc SATS: KS2 English Level 4 67%, Level 5 17%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 83%, Level 5 31% Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Shorefields
ST FINBAR’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY South Hill Road, Toxteth, L8 9RY 0151 727 3963 Headteacher: Mrs Rita Bibby Email: finbars-ht@stfinbars.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 143 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 23 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School Clubs Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 63%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 69%, Level 5 13% Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Bellerive, St Benedicts ST PATRICK’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Upper Hill Street, Toxteth, L8 5UX 0151 709 1062 Headteacher: Mr Terence Kirwan Email: patricks-ao@stpatricks.liverpool.sch.uk, c.chean@stpatricks.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.stpatricks.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 167 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Art Club Sports Activities: Gym Club SATS: KS2 English Level 4 80%, Level 5 5%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 80%, Level 5 25% Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Bellerive, Liverpool Academy ST SILAS’ CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY Pengwern Street, Toxteth, L8 3TP 0151 727 6067 Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Nichols Email: silas-ht@stsilas.liverpool.sch.uk Website: Type of School: Voluntary Controlled Pupils: 167 Age Range: 4 - 11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Dancing Sports Activities: Football, basketball SATS: KS2 English Level 4 89%, Level 5 5%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 89% Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Shorefields WINDSOR COMMUNITY PRIMARY Upper Hill Street, Toxteth, L8 8JE 0151 709 6769 Headteacher: Ms Ann Elford Email: windsor-ao@windsor. liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.windsorprimary.com Type of School: Community Pupils: 196 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 20 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club, Sports, Drama, Creativity, Drumming, Gardening, Construction Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 88%, Level 5 6%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 100%, Level 5 41% Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Shorefields
Sports Activities: Various SATS: N/A Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Lister Junior LISTER JUNIOR SCHOOL Green Lane, Tuebrook, L13 7DT 0151 228 4196 Headteacher: Mr Simon King Email: listerdrivej-ao@listerdrivejun.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.inourschool.com/lister Type of School: Community Pupils: 249 Age Range: 7 - 11 Average Class Size: 30 Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 91%, Level 5 49%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 85%, Level 5 39% Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: West Derby Comprehensive, Holly Lodge ROSCOE COMMUNITY PRIMARY Alison Road, Tuebrook, L13 9AD 0151 226 1536 Headteacher: Mrs Amanda Anders Email: roscoe-ao@roscoe. liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.roscoeschools.com Type of School: Community Pupils: 346 Age Range: 4 - 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Various Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 72%, Level 5 28%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 80%, Level 5 22% Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: West Derby Comprehensive, Holly Lodge ST CECILIA’S CATHOLIC INFANT Snaefell Avenue, Tuebrook, L13 7HB 0151 220 2153 Headteacher: Mrs Elizabeth van de Waal Email: ceceliasi-ao@st-ceceliasinf.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.stceciliasinfants.org.uk Type of School: Infant and Nursery Pupils: 200 Age Range: 3 - 7 Average Class Size: 27 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast and After School Club, Children’s University Clubs Extra School Activities: Multi-Skills Sports Activities: Multi-Skills, dance SATS: N/A Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: St Cecelia’s Junior ST CECILIA’S CATHOLIC JUNIOR Green Lane, Tuebrook, L13 7EA 0151 228 1760 Headteacher: Mrs Phillipa Agate Email: ceciliasj-ao@st-ceceliasjun.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.stcecilias juniorschool.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 217 Age Range: 7 - 11 Average Class Size: 29 Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Broughton Hall, Cardinal Heenan
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ARNOT COMMUNITY SCHOOL Arnot Street, Walton, L4 4ED 0151 286 1400 Headteacher: Mr Shaw Email: arnotao@arnot.liverpool.sch.uk, arnot@merseymail.com Website: www.arnotprimary.com Type of School: Community Pupils: 419 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 25
Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Alsop BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC INFANT Hunslet Road, Walton, L9 9JQ 0151 525 3528 Headteacher: Mrs Catherine Dolley Email: blessed-ao@blessedsacramentinf.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 388 Age Range: 3 - 7 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast and After School Clubs Extra School Activities: Lunchtime Clubs - football, art, ICT, country dancing, champion challenge SATS: N/A Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Blessed Sacrament Catholic Junior Special facilities: Nursery BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC JUNIOR Cedar Road, Walton, L9 9AF 0151 525 9600 Headteacher: Ms Jackie Gouldson (Acting) Email: blessed-s1@blessedsacramentjun.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.bscjs.org Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 387 Age Range: 7 - 11 Average Class Size: 26 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast and After School Clubs Extra School Activities: Choir, orchestra, arts club, ICT, CC4G Sports Activities: Football, athletics, netball, cricket SATS: KS2 English Level 4 81%, Level 5 20%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 78%, Level 5 23% Languages: Spanish Admission: Set criteria Associated Schools: Archbishop Beck, Maricourt FLORENCE MELLY PRIMARY Bushey Road, Walton, L4 9UA 0151 226 9806 Headteacher: Mr Alan Reeves Email: florencej-ao@florencemellyjun.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.florencemelly.org Type of School: Community Pupils: 435 Age Range: 3 - 11 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 90%, Level 5 27%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 88%, Level 5 46% Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA GWLADYS STREET PRIMARY AND NURSERY Walton Lane, Walton, L4 5RW 0151 525 0843 Headteacher: Miss Booth Email: gwladys-ao@gwladysstreet. liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.gwladysstreet. liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 454 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast and After School Clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Swimming, various PE activities SATS: KS2 English Level 4 73%, Level 5 29%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 77%, Level 5 29% Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA NORTHCOTE PRIMARY SCHOOL Cavendish Drive, Walton, L9 1HW 0151 284 1919 / 0151 233 4610 Headteacher: Mr Roy Morgan
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Email: northcoteht@northcote.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.northcoteschool.com Type of School: Community Primary Pupils: 336 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast and After School Clubs Extra School Activities: Reading, homework and computer clubs Sports Activities: Football, tag rugby, tennis, cricket, rounders, netball, swimming, watersports, athletics SATS: KS2 English Level 4 73%, Level 5 10%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 88%, Level 5 10% Languages: Polish Admission: LEA and set criteria Associated Schools: Alsop High School, Hillside High School Special facilities: Nursery, sports hall, ICT suite ST FRANCIS DE SALES CATHOLIC INFANT AND NURSERY Margaret Road, Walton, L4 3RX 0151 525 8489 Headteacher: Miss Clare Suffield Email: desalesi-ao@st-francisdesalesinf.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 390 Age Range: 3 - 7 Average Class Size: 24 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast and After School Clubs SATS: N/A Admission: LEA Associated Schools: St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior Mixed ST FRANCIS DE SALES CATHOLIC JUNIOR MIXED Hale Road, Walton, L4 3RL 0151 525 7602 Headteacher: Mrs Ellen Seymour Email: desalesj-ao@st-francisdesalesjun.liverpool.sch.uk, stfdes@googlemail.com Website: www.st-francis-desales.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 389 Age Range: 7 - 11 Average Class Size: 27 Pre & After School Activities: Various Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 88%, Level 5 47%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 93%, Level 5 51% Languages: Spanish Admission: Set criteria Associated Schools: Various Special facilities: Special needs support ST MATTHEW’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Queens Drive, Walton, L4 8UA 0151 226 1871 Headteacher: Mrs Veronica McDonnell Email: matthewsj-ao@st-matthewsjun.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.stmatthews primaryschool.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 354 Age Range: 4 - 11 Average Class Size: 29 Pre & After School Activities: External After School Club Extra School Activities: Computer Club etc Sports Activities: Athletics, football, tag rugby, karate etc SATS: KS2 English Level 4 85%, Level 5 38%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 79%, Level 5 16% Languages: French, Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: De la Salle, St John Bosco
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Website: Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 339 Age Range: 4 - 11 Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: Spanish, French Admission: VA Governing Body and LA procedures Associated Schools: St Julies, St Francis Xavier Special facilities: HEY GREEN COMMUNITY PRIMARY Taunton Street, Wavertree, L15 4ND 0151 733 1719 Headteacher: Mrs Susan Doyle Email: heygreenao@heygreen.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.heygreen.ik.org Type of School: Community Pupils: 189 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Varies throughout the year Sports Activities: Varies throughout the year, football etc SATS: KS2 English Level 4 69%, Level 5 38%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 69%, Level 5 19% Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Childwall Comprehensive Special facilities: KING DAVID PRIMARY Beauclair Drive, Wavertree, L15 6XH 0151 722 3372 / 0151 722 3469 Headteacher: Ms Rachel Rick Email: kingdavidp-ao@kingdavidpri.liverpool.sch.uk r.rick@kingdavidpri.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.kdps.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 420 Age Range: 5 - 11 Extra School Activities: Chess, orchestra, high five, choir Sports Activities: Football, athletics, tag rugby SATS: KS2 English Level 4 87%, Level 5 47%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 88%, Level 5 50% Admission: Application form with set criteria LAWRENCE COMMUNITY PRIMARY Lawrence Road, Wavertree, L15 0EE 0151 733 2556 / 0151 733 3558 Headteacher: Mr Mark Rigby Email: lawrence_school_uk @yahoo.co.uk, enquiries@lawrence cpschool.co.uk Website: www.lawrence-primary.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 387 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 24 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Sports Activities: Football, fencing, judo, athletics SATS: KS2 English Level 4 55%, Level 5 9%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 62%, Level 5 13% Languages: Spanish, French, Arabic, Bengali, Urdu Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Childwall Comprehensive, Calderstones MOSSPITS COMMUNITY SCHOOL Mosspits Lane, Wavertree, L15 6UN 0151 722 2122 Headteacher: Miss Everitt Email: mosspitsi-ao@mosspitsinf.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.mosspits.com Type of School: Community Infant Pupils: 180 Age Range: 4 - 7 Average Class Size: 27 Pre & After School Activities:
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Breakfast and After School clubs Extra School Activities: Spanish, ju jitsu Sports Activities: Dance, gym, games SATS: N/A Languages: Liverpool Language Academy holds a class after school depending upon numbers Admission: LEA Associate Schools: Mosspits Junior NORTHWAY PRIMARY & NURSERY SCHOOL Northway, Wavertree, L15 7JQ 0151 722 3540 / 0151 722 1024 Headteacher: Mr Paul Anderson Email: northway-ao@northway. liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 231 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: Please see page 124* Admission: LEA OUR LADY OF GOOD HELP CATHOLIC PRIMARY South Drive, Wavertree, L15 3JL 0151 733 6937 Headteacher: Mrs Susan Horncastle Email: goodhelp-ao@ourladyof goodhelp.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.olgh.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 151 Age Range: 4 - 11 Average Class Size: 20 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Chess, Music Tuition, Dance Classes, Football, Film Club Sports Activities: Football etc SATS: KS2 English Level 4 82%, Level 5 36%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 75%, Level 5 10% Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: St Julies, St Francis Xavier Special facilities: New Sporting Facility, Garden Area ST CLARES CATHOLIC PRIMARY Garmoyle Close, Wavertree, L15 0DW 0151 733 4318 Headteacher: Mr Michael Hennessey Email: clares-ao@stclares.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 248 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 30 Sports Activities: Athletics, swimming SATS: KS2 English Level 4 78%, Level 5 30%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 63%, Level 5 26% Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Bellerive, St Francis Xavier WAVERTREE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY Rose Villas, Wavertree, L15 8HJ 0151 733 1231 Headteacher: Mrs Anna Brooksbank Email: wavertree-ao@wavertree. liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.wavertree.liverpool. sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Controlled Pupils: 178 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 20 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 81%, Level 5 19%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 75%, Level 5 25% Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Childwall Comprehensive, Broadgreen International High
WEST DERBY BLACKMOOR PARK JUNIOR Leyfield Road, West Derby, L12 9HB 0151 228 3250 Headteacher: Mr Martin Davies Email: blackmoorparkj-ao@black moorpark-jun.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.blackmoorpark.com Type of School: Community Pupils: 350 Age Range: 7 - 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: After School club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 93%, Level 5 29%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 88%, Level 5 44% Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: West Derby, Holly Lodge EMMAUS CHURCH OF ENGLAND AND CATHOLIC PRIMARY Fir Tree Drive South, West Derby, L12 0JE 0151 233 1414 Headteacher: Mr Alan Williams Email: emmausao@emmaus.liverpool.sch.uk, a.williams@emmaus.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 481 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 30 Extra School Activities: Choir, orchestra, art club, recorder, flute, chess, drama Sports Activities: Netball, athletics, football, fencing, judo SATS: KS2 English Level 4 96%, Level 5 46%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 91%, Level 5 41% Languages: French Admission: Apply to school Associated Schools: Various Special facilities: Nursery MAB LANE JUNIOR MIXED AND INFANT Mab Lane, West Derby, L12 6QL 0151 259 4282 Headteacher: Mrs June Todd Email: mablaneao@mablane.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.liverpool.school jotter.com/mablane Type of School: Community Pupils: 253 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 20 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 76%, Level 5 24%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 72%, Level 5 14% Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Various Special facilities: Early years speech and language RUNNYMEADE ST EDWARD’S SCHOOL North Drive, West Derby, L12 1LE 0151 281 2300 Headteacher: Ms Sally Carter Email: contact@runnymeadeschool.org.uk Website: www.runnymeadeschool.org.uk Type of School: Catholic Independent Pupils: 260 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 20 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast and After School clubs Extra School Activities: Orchestra, drama, drumming, musical theatre Sports Activities: Rugby, football, netball, cricket, hockey, cross country, swimming, PE SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: French, Spanish Admission: Set criteria Associated Schools: Special facilities: Shared sports facilities with St Edwards College
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ST MARY’S (WEST DERBY) CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY Meadow Lane, West Derby, L12 5EA 0151 226 2038 Headteacher: Mrs J Armstrong Email: marys-ao@stmaryswestderby.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.stmaryswest derby.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 213 Age Range: 4 - 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: After School Club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Various ST PAUL’S CATHOLIC JUNIOR Spring Grove, West Derby, L12 8SJ 0151 228 1159 Headteacher: Mr Paul Ward Email: pauls-ht@st-pauls. liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 498 Age Range: 7 - 11 Average Class Size: 32 Pre & After School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 83%, Level 5 37%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 86%, Level 5 40% Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Broughton Hall, Cardinal Heenan ST PAUL’S AND ST TIMOTHY’S CATHOLIC INFANT South Parkside Drive, West Derby, L12 8RP 0151 228 2114 Headteacher: Mrs J Starkey Email: paultimothy-ao@st-pauls-sttimothys.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.stpauland sttimothys.com Type of School: Community Pupils: 359 Extra School Activities: Contact school Sports Activities: Contact school SATS: N/A Admission: LEA & set criteria
WOOLTON BISHOP MARTIN CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY Church Road, Woolton, L25 5JF 0151 428 6295 Headteacher: Mr D McBride Email: bishopmartinao@bishopmartin.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.bishop-martin-prischool-liv.org.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 199 Age Range: 4 - 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & after school clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Football, cross country, tennis, swimming, netball, fencing, judo, basketball SATS: KS2 English Level 4 100%, Level 5 46%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 93%, Level 5 64% Languages: French Admission: Set criteria MUCH WOOLTON CATHOLIC PRIMARY Watergate Lane, Woolton, L25 8QH 0151 428 6114 Headteacher: Mr James Keogh Email: muchwooltonao@muchwoolton.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.muchwoolton.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 409 Age Range: 4 - 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Choir, recorder, ICT Club Sports Activities: Boys & girls football, netball, athletics, cross
country, judo, fencing SATS: KS2 English Level 4 95%, Level 5 44%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 90%, Level 5 39% Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: St Francis Xavier, St Julies
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OUR LADY’S BISHOP ETON CATHOLIC PRIMARY Green Lane, Woolton, L18 2EP 0151 722 2982 Headteacher: Mrs Debbie Bostock Email: bishopeton-ao@ourladys bishopeton.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www. bishopeton.org.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 399 Age Range: 4 - 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: Spanish, French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: St Francis Xavier, St Julies
HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Hall Lane, Cronton, WA8 5DW 0151 424 3926 Headteacher: Janette Cook-Hannah Email: holyfamilycronton@knowsley.gov.uk Website: www.holyfamilycronton.ik.org Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 211 Age Range: 4 - 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Extra School Activities: Guitar lessons, Spanish, art, drama Sports Activities: Rounders, netball, football SATS: KS2 English Level 4 94%, Level 5 48%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 100%, Level 5 68% Admission: KEA Associated Schools: SS Peter & Paul High School
OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC PRIMARY Hedgefield Road, Woolton, L25 2RW 0151 487 9301 Headteacher: Mr Martin Burke Email: ourladyp-ao@ourladypri.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.ourladyofthe assumption.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 218 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 81%, Level 5 16%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 52%, Level 5 13% Languages: French Admission: LEA WOOLTON INFANT Out Lane, Woolton, L25 5NN 0151 428 3066 Headteacher: Mrs Ann Thompson (Acting) Email: wooltoni-ao@wooltoninf.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.wooltoninfants.com Type of School: Community Pupils: 278 Age Range: 3 - 7 Average Class Size: 26 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Sports Activities: Football SATS: N/A Languages: Spanish, French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Woolton Junior WOOLTON JUNIOR Out Lane, Woolton, L25 5NN 0151 428 3235 Headteacher: Mr Kevin Nolan Email: Woolton-ao@wooltonjun.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.woolton juniorschool.com Type of School: Community Pupils: 309 Age Range: 7 - 11 Average Class Size: 26 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Sports Activities: Football, cross country, handball, netball SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: Admission: LEA
KNOWSLEY CRONTON CRONTON CHUCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY Smithy Lane, Cronton, WA8 5DF 0151 424 3881 Headteacher: Sylvia Thomson Email: crontonce.de@knowsley.gov.uk Website:
HALEWOOD YEW TREE PRIMARY SCHOOL The Avenue, Halewood 0151 288 8900 Headteacher: Mr Matthew Copping Email: Matthew.Copping@ knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Community Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Art Sports Activities: Judo, football, indoor multi sports, golf SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: French, Spanish Admission: KEA HALEWOOD CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL Church Road, Halewood, L26 6LB 0151 487 5673 Headteacher: Mr David Smith Email: halewoodce @knowsley.gov.uk Website: www.halewoodcofe. knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Primary Pupils: 293 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 30 Extra School Activities: Art, Sports Activities: Sports Club SATS: KS2 English Level 4 94%, Level 5 53%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 97%, Level 5 69% Languages: French, German and Spanish Admission: Application Form Associated Schools: Halewood College KNOWSLEY SOUTHERN PRIMARY SUPPORT CENTRE Arncliffe Road, Halewood, L25 9QE 0151 Head of Centre: Miss Richards Centre Based Headteacher: Naomi Richards Email: knowsleysouthern @knowsley.gov.uk Website: www.knowsley southern.co.uk Type of School: Special Pupils: 22 Age Range: 4 - 11 SATS: Please see page 124* Admission: By assessment PLANTATION PRIMARY SCHOOL Hollies Road, Halewood, L26 0TH 0151 487 5678 Headteacher: Mike Storey OBE Email: plantation.de@knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Primary School Pupils: 598 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School Clubs Extra School Activities: Music/instruments Sports Activities: Football, tag rugby, netball, cricket, swimming, cross
country SATS: KS2 English Level 4 77%, Level 5 26%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 74%, Level 5 35% Admission: KEA Associated Schools: Various, mainly Halewood College ST ANDREW THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Higher Road, Halewood, L26 1TD 0151 288 8940 Headteacher: Mrs J Cunningham Email: standrew@knowsley.gov.uk, admin@standrewapostle.co.uk Website: www.standrewapostle.co.uk Type of School: Mixed Primary Pupils: 247 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 67%, Level 5 27%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 77%, Level 5 23% Languages: French Admission: KEA Associated Schools: St Julies, St Francis Xavier ST MARK’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Fir Avenue, Halewood, L26 0XR 0151 288 8910 Headteacher: Mr R Coakley Email: stmarks.de@knowsley,gov.uk Website: www.stmarkshalewood.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 142 Age Range: 3 -11 SATS: KS2 English Level 4 79%, Level 5 17%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 83%, Level 5 21% Admission: KEA and set criteria
HUYTON BLACKLOW BROW PRIMARY SCHOOL Tarbock Road, Huyton, L36 5XW 0151 477 8010 Headteacher: Sheila Walmsley Email: blacklowbrow@ knowsley.gov.uk Website: www.blacklowbrow.co.uk Type of School: Primary Pupils: 251 Age Range: 3 -11 Extra School Activities: Choir, French, craft club, instrumental lessons – violin, keyboard, samba Sports Activities: Football, netball, swimming, cross country, athletics, judo, multi sport, dance SATS: KS2 English Level 4 79%, Level 5 29%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 83%, Level 5 38% Admission: KEA or set criteria HUYTON WITH ROBY C OF E AIDED PRIMARY SCHOOL Rupert Road, Huyton, L36 9TF 0151 477 8460 Headteacher: Mrs Jillian Stratford Email: huytonwithroby@ knowsley.gov.uk Website: www.huytonwith robyce.co.uk Type of School: Church of England Primary school Pupils: 476 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Dancing, choir, drama, recorder, Christian club, gardening club Sports Activities: Physical education, football, netball SATS: KS2 English Level 4 89%, Level 5 33%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 86%, Level 5 28% Admission: KEA or set criteria KNOWSLEY CENTRAL PRIMARY SUPPORT CENTRE Mossbrow Road, Huyton, L36 7SY 0151 477 8450 Headteacher: Mrs Patricia Thomas Email: knowsleycentral.de @knowsley.gov.uk Website: www.knowsleycentral.com Type of School: Special Pupils: 55 Age Range: 2 – 11
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Average Class Size: 8 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Drama, homework Sports Activities: PE, football SATS: KS2 English Level 4 19%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 19% Admission: KEA LONGVIEW COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL Astley Road, Huyton, L36 8DB 0151 477 8240 Headteacher: Keith Skinner Email: longview.de@knowsley.gov.uk Website: www.longviewprimary.co.uk Type of school: Community Primary Pupils: 317 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club and After School Club Sports Activities: Swimming, PE, football, cross country, cricket SATS: KS2 English Level 4 81%, Level 5 22%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 88%, Level 5 34% Languages: French Admission: KEA Associated Schools: Knowsley Hey MALVERN PRIMARY SCHOOL Willoughby Road, Huyton, L14 6XA 0151 477 8230 Headteacher: Mrs Julie Peach Email: malvern.de@knowsley.gov.uk Website: www.malvernprimary.ik.org Type of School: Mixed primary school Pupils: 411 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club & After School Club Extra School Activities: Drama, Choir, Chess, Samba Drumming, Family Curriculum Workshops, Eco Warriors Sports Activities: Physical education, cross country, netball, disco dancing, Boxercise, girls and boys football SATS: KS2 English Level 4 81%, Level 5 24%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 79%, Level 5 31% Languages: French Admission: KEA or set criteria MOSSCROFT PRIMARY SCHOOL Bedford Close, Huyton, L36 1XH 0151 477 8190 Headteacher: Miss Jill Albertina Email: mosscroft@knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 157 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 22 Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Football, netball, cricket etc SATS: KS2 English Level 4 95%, Level 5 52%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 86%, Level 5 43% Languages: French Admission: KEA or set criteria Associated Schools: Knowsley Hey PARK VIEW PRIMARY SCHOOL Twig Lane, Huyton, L36 2LL 0151 477 8120 Headteacher: Clare Cooke (Acting) Email: parkview.de@knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 307 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 25 Extra School Activities: Chess, art, cookery Sports Activities: Football, netball SATS: KS2 English Level 4 73%, Level 5 19%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 86%, Level 5 19% Admission: KEA ROBY PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL Easton Road, Huyton, L36 4NY 0151 477 8340 Headteacher: Miss Ruth Harrison Email: robypark.de@knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Mixed Community Pupils: 231 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities: Play Tots Extra School Activities: Dance Sports Activities: Physical education, football, netball, cricket, athletics SATS: KS2 English Level 4 90%, Level 5 39%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 81%,
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Level 5 23% Admission: KEA or set criteria Associated Schools: Bowring ST AIDAN’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Adswood Road, Huyton, L36 7XR 0151 477 8370 Headteacher: Moira Kenneway Email: staidan.de@knowsley.gov.uk Website: www.staidanscatholic primary.com Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 187 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 27 Extra School Activities: Musicals, board games, homework club Sports Activities: Football, netball, athletics, cross country, judo, tag rugby, cricket, basketball SATS: KS2 English Level 4 88%, Level 5 19%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 96%, Level 5 23% Languages: French Admission: KEA Associated Schools: St Edmund Arrowsmith ST ALOYSIUS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Twig Lane, Huyton, L36 2LF 0151 477 8110 Executive Headteacher: Ms B Basnett Associate Headteacher: Sheryl Wrigley Email: staloysius@knowsley.gov.uk Website: www.staloysius.co.uk Type of School: Mixed Voluntary Aided Pupils: 284 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School club Extra School Activities: Drama, art club Sports Activities: Football, athletics SATS: KS2 English Level 4 76%, Level 5 22%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 70%, Level 5 14% Languages: Spanish Admission: KEA Associated Schools: St Edmund Arrowsmith ST ANNES CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Marina Crescent, Huyton, L36 5XL 0151 477 8260 Headteacher: Maggie Keating Email: stanne@knowsley.gov.uk Website: www.stannesprimary.ik.org Type of School: Mixed Catholic voluntary aided Pupils: 210 Age Range: 4 – 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Dance Sports Activities: Multi sports SATS: KS2 English Level 4 75%, Level 5 30%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 83%, Level 5 20% Admission: KEA ST COLUMBAS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Hillside Road, Huyton, L36 8BL 0151 477 8360 Headteacher: Ronan Dunne Email: stcolumbas@knowsley.gov.uk Website: www.saintcolumbas.com Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 259 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 32 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Dance and drama Sports Activities: Football, athletics SATS: KS2 English Level 4 83%, Level 5 6%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 86%, Level 5 20% Admission: KEA Associated Schools: St Edmund Arrowsmith HOPE PRIMARY SCHOOL Lordens Road, Huyton, L14 8UD 0151 477 8280 Headteacher: Mrs B Basnett Email: hope.primaryschool@ knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Primary
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Pupils: 335 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Fitbods, dancing Sports Activities: Football SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: Spanish Admission: KEA ST GABRIELS CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL Ellis Ashton Street, Huyton, L36 6BH 0151 477 8250 Headteacher: Kevin Brayshaw Email: stgabriels@knowsley.gov.uk Website: www.stgabrielshuyton.info Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 232 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 30 Extra School Activities: Music, art, choir Sports Activities: PE, football, netball, judo SATS: KS2 English Level 4 69%, Level 5 21%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 72%, Level 5 24% Languages: French Admission: KEA Associated Schools: Knowsley Hey, St Hilda’s, Archbishop Blanch ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Edenfield Crescent, Huyton, L36 6DS 0151 489 4072 Headteacher: Charlie Newstead Email: stjoseph@knowsley.gov.uk Website: www.stjosephshuyton.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 172 Age Range: 5 – 11 Extra School Activities: Art, maths, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, recorder, athletics, cross country, music club, football, dance, magazine club Sports Activities: Physical education, football, swimming, outdoor adventurous activities SATS: KS2 English Level 4 100%, Level 5 38%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 96%, Level 5 38% Languages: French Admission: KEA Associated Schools: St Edmund Arrowsmith Centre for Learning, Christ the King Centre for Learning Special facilities: Sports field with two running tracks, rounders, football, volleyball and cricket pitches ST MARGARET MARY’S CATHOLIC INFANT SCHOOL Pilch Lane, Huyton, L14 0JG 0151 228 4024 Headteacher: Jayne Dunn Email: stmargaretmary.infant.de @knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: Age Range: 4 – 7 Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: N/A Admission: KEA and set criteria Associated Schools: St Margaret Mary’s Catholic Junior
ST MARGARET MARY’S CATHOLIC JUNIOR SCHOOL Pilch Lane, Huyton, L14 0JG 0151 477 8490 Headteacher: Mr Kevin Mahoney Email: stmargaret@knowsley.gov.uk Website: www.smmj.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 462 Age Range: 7 – 11 Average Class Size Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 85%, Level 5 38%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 88%, Level 5 37% Languages: French Admission: KEA and set criteria
THE SYLVESTER PRIMARY St Johns Road, Huyton, L36 0UX 0151 477 8320 Headteacher: John Manning Email: sylvester@knowsley.gov.uk Website: www.sylvesterprimary school.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 264 Age Range: 4 – 11 SATS: KS2 English Level 4 91%, Level 5 37%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 91%, Level 5 60% Admission: KEA
KIRKBY EASTCROFT PARK SCHOOL Hollinghurst Road, Kirkby, L33 1EB 0151 477 8210 Headteacher: Julie Withey Email: eastcroft.de@knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 227 Age Range: 4 – 11 SATS: KS2 English Level 4 60%, Level 5 4%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 88%, Level 5 12% Admission: KEA ST MICHAELS & ALL ANGELS PRIMARY SCHOOL Sidney Powell Avenue, Kirkby, L32 0TP 0151 477 8400 Headteacher: Miss Bowman Email: stmichealandallangels @knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 349 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 28 Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 61%, Level 5 14%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 82%, Level 5 27% Languages: French Admission: KEA Associated Schools: All Saints, Maricourt KIRKBY C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL Hall Lane, Kirkby, L32 1TZ 0151 477 8510 Headteacher: Miss Mair Hindmarsh Email: kirkbyce.de@knowsley.gov.uk Website: www.kirkbyschool.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Controlled Pupils: 286 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 30 Infants, 35 Juniors Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 76%, Level 5 21%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 76%, Level 5 34% Languages: French, German Admission: KEA Associated Schools: Various KNOWSLEY NORTHERN PRIMARY SUPPORT CENTRE Bramcote Walk, Kirkby, L33 9UR Headteacher: Mrs A Nicholson (Acting) Email: knowsleynorthern@ knowsley.gov.uk Website: www.knowsleynorthern primary.co.uk/ Type of School: Community Special Pupils: 35 Age Range: 3 – 11 Sports Activities: Football Club SATS: Please see page 124* Admission: KEA MILLBROOK COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL Kirkby Row, Kirkby, L32 0TG 0151 477 8160 Headteacher: Mrs Jane Maloney Email: millbrook.de@knowsley.gov.uk Website: www.millbrookknowsley.org.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 296 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities: Rainbow Child care Extra School Activities: Youth club, dance club, Mayor’s Award Sports Activities: Various
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SATS: KS2 English Level 4 85%, Level 5 26%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 85%, Level 5 37% Admission: KEA Associated Schools: Roughwood PARK BROW COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL Broad Lane, Kirkby, L32 6QH 0151 477 8540 Headteacher: Ms Valmai Roberts Type of School: Community Pupils: 263 Age Range: 3 – 11 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Chess, cookery Sports Activities: Football, keep fit SATS: KS2 English Level 4 78%, Level 5 16%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 74%, Level 5 20% Admission: KEA RAVENSCROFT COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL Ebony Way, Kirkby, L33 1XT 0151 477 8290 Headteacher: Jeanette Hegarty Email: ravenscroft.de@ knowsley.gov.uk Website: www.ravenscroftcp.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 244 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Computer, homework club Sports Activities: Sports SATS: KS2 English Level 4 62%, Level 5 15%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 81%, Level 5 42% Admission: KEA Associated Schools: Kirkby Sports College, All Saints NORTHWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL Roughwood Drive, Kirkby, L33 8XD 0151 477 8630 Headteacher: Miss Janet Smith Email: northwood.primary@ knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 238 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 27 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club – Tuesday, Thursday Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: Spanish Admission: KEA Associated Schools: Brookfield, Roughwood, All Saints ST JOSEPH THE WORKER CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Bewley Drive, Kirkby, L32 9PF 0151 477 8170 Headteacher: Christine Gordon Email: stjosephtheworker@ knowsley.gov.uk Website: www.stjosephtheworker cps.org.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 230 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Choir, art, cookery, homework clubs Sports Activities: Physical education, football, basketball, netball SATS: KS2 English Level 4 53%, Level 5 24%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 56%, Level 5 26% Languages: Spanish Admission: Set criteria Associated Schools: All Saints Centre for Learning Special facilities: Children’s Centre ST LAURENCES CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Leeside Avenue, Kirkby, L32 9QX 0151 546 4733 Headteacher: Paul Cronin Email: stlaurence@knowsley.gov.uk Website: www.stlaurenceskirkby.com Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 403 Age Range: 3 – 11
Average Class Size: 31 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After school clubs Extra School Activities: Extensive range Sports Activities: Extensive range SATS: KS2 English Level 4 78%, Level 5 6%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 84%, Level 5 40% Languages: Italian Admission: KEA Associated Schools: All Saints ST MARIE’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Bigdale Drive, Kirkby, L33 6XL 0151 477 8480 Headteacher: Mrs Patricia Cooney Email: stmaries@knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 229 Age Range: 4 – 11 SATS: KS2 English Level 4 95%, Level 5 14%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 95%, Level 5 29% Admission: KEA SAINTS PETER AND PAUL CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Moorfield, Kirkby, L33 1DZ 0151 548 6890 Headteacher: Joanna Mousley (Acting) Email: peterandpaul.de@ knowsley.gov.uk Website: www.saintspeterand paul.org.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 325 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast and After School clubs Extra School Activities: Drama, arts and crafts Sports Activities: Football, cross country, athletics, netball SATS: KS2 English Level 4 75%, Level 5 28%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 90%, Level 5 28% Admission: KEA Associated Schools: All Saints WESTVALE PRIMARY Melverley Road, Kirkby, L32 0RQ 0151 477 8470 Headteacher: Mrs Gillian Holland Email: westvale@knowsley.gov.uk Website: www.westvaleschool.ik.org Type of School: Community Pupils: 285 Age Range: 3 – 11 SATS: KS2 English Level 4 86%, Level 5 45%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 80%, Level 5 20% Admission: KEA
KNOWSLEY VILLAGE KNOWSLEY VILLAGE COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL Sugar Lane, Knowsley Village, L34 0ER 0151 477 8170 Headteacher: Mrs J A Barlow Email: knowsleyvillage@ knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 179 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 24 Pre & After School Activities: Wrap around care available within school building Extra School Activities: Drama, citizenship, board games, homework, PTFA community day, bingo, BBQ, fashion show Sports Activities: Rugby, boys and girls football, cricket, rounder’s, swimming, high 5, multi sports cage, judo SATS: KS2 English Level 4 74%, Level 5 26%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 89%, Level 5 32% Languages: Spanish Admission: Nursery – Sept/Jan Associated Schools: Knowsley Park Learning Centre ST JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Tithebarn Street, Knowsley Village, L34 0HA 0151 477 8590 Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Farrimond Email: stjohnfisher@knowsley.gov.uk Website: www.stjohnfisherrc
primaryschool.ik.org Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 162 Age Range: 4 – 11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School Clubs Extra School Facilities: Various Sports Activities: Football, badminton, netball, tag rugby SATS: KS2 English Level 4 92%, Level 5 44%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 92%, Level 5 36% Languages: Spanish Admission: KEA Associated Schools: St Edmund Arrowsmith
PRESCOT EVELYN COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL Evelyn Avenue, Prescot, L34 2SP 0151 477 8570 Headteacher: Ms C Arnold Email: evelyn.de@knowsley.gov.uk Website: www.evelyncpschool.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 282 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 30 Extra School Activities: dancing, art, ICT Sports Activities: Football, netball etc SATS: KS2 English Level 4 97%, Level 5 30%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 100%, Level 5 42% Languages: French Admission: KEA Associated Schools: Knowsley Park Centre of Learning OUR LADYS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Ward Street, Prescot, L34 6JJ 0151 477 8220 Headteacher: Haydn Boyle BSc PGCE NPQH Email: ourlady@knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 260 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Brass, woodwind, band, choir, art and craft, dance, games club, SHARE, Mayors award Sports Activities: PE, netball, football, basketball, cricket, tennis SATS: KS2 English Level 4 97%, Level 5 48%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 100%, Level 5 52% Languages: French Admission: Knowsley Local Authority Associated Schools: St Edmund Arrowsmith, De La Salle PRESCOT PRIMARY SCHOOL Maryville Road, Prescot, L34 2TA 0151 432 7100 Headteacher: Miss Catherine Fairhurst Email: prescotprimary@ knowsley.gov.uk Website: www.prescotprimary.org.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 409 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Seasonal and varied Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 80%, Level 5 19%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 89%, Level 5 37% Languages: French, Spanish, German Admission: KEA Associated Schools: Prescot School ST LUKES CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Shaw Lane, Prescot, L35 5AT 0151 426 6917 Headteacher: Mrs Margaret Keating Email: stluke@knowsley.gov.uk Thewebmaster@stlukeswhiston.org.uk Website: www.stluke.knowsley.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 221 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: After School club Extra School Activities: Dance
group, India group Sports Activities: Hockey, cricket, high five, cross country SATS: KS2 English Level 4 79%, Level 5 42%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 88%, Level 5 42% Languages: Spanish Admission: KEA Associated Schools: St Edmund Arrowsmith ST MARY & ST PAUL Bryer Road, Prescot, L35 5DN 0151 426 6869 Headteacher: Neil Dixon Email: maryandpaul@knowsley.gov.uk Type of school: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 210 (including Nursery) Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 24 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club and After School Club, 0 – 3 Daycare Provision also on site Extra School Activities: Weekly clubs include dance, drama, choir, recorders, football and Spanish Sports Activities: School teams run in football, netball, gymnastics and cross-country SATS: KS2 English Level 4 69%, Level 5 15%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 69%, Level 5 15% Languages: Spanish & French Admission: KEA Associated Schools: Children regularly move onto: St Edmund Arrowsmith, Knowsley Park, Rainhill, De la Salle, Diocesan links too: St Margaret’s, Archbishop Blanch, St Hilda’s, Christ the King Special facilities: Co-located with Phoenix Sure Start Children’s Centre
STOCKBRIDGE VILLAGE BROOKSIDE COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL Cremorne Hey, Waterpark Drive, Stockbridge Village, L28 3QA 0151 489 4906 Headteacher: Karen Evans Email: brookside@knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 167 Age Range: 3 – 11 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club – Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 92%, Level 5 31%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 100%, Level 5 46% Admission: KEA NINE TREE PRIMARY SCHOOL Hollowcroft, Stockbridge Village, L28 4ED 0151 489 8044 Headteacher: Mr Blackburn Email: ninetree@knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 100 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 20 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Various, cooking, art Sports Activities: Various, football, netball SATS: KS2 English Level 4 67%, Level 5 7%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 73%, Level 5 27% Languages: French Admission: KEA Associated Schools: Knowsley ST ALBERT’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Steers Croft, Stockbridge Village, L28 8AJ 0151 477 8560 Headteacher: Rachael Tyler (Executive Headteacher), Lorraine McEvoy (Associate Headteacher) Email: stalbert@knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 183 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 26 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Football, rugby SATS: KS2 English Level 4 94%, Level 5 42%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 94%, Level 5 28%
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Languages: Spanish Admission: KEA Associated Schools: Christ the King Centre for Learning, St John Bosco, De La Salle, Cardinal Heenan ST BRIGIDS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Waterpark Drive, Stockbridge Village, L28 7RE 0151 477 8150 Email: stbrigid@knowsley.gov.uk Website: www.stbrigid.knowsley.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 182 Age Range: 5 – 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Parpers and tooters, disco dance, homework, drama, art club Sports Activities: Football, basketball, ju-jitsu, cross country, athletics, multi skill SATS: KS2 English Level 4 81%, Level 5 22%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 78%, Level 5 26% Languages: French Admission: KEA
WHISTON HALSNEAD COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL Pennywood Drive, Whiston, L35 3TX 0151 477 8130 Headteacher: Mrs A Abdous Email: halsnead@knowsley.gov.uk Website: www.halsnead.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 435 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 83%, Level 5 40%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 90%, Level 5 40% Admission: KEA ST LEO’S AND SOUTHMEAD CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Lickers Lane, Whiston, L35 3SR 0151 477 8410 Headteacher: Jeanette Grundy Email: stleo.de@knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 226 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Drama, reading, ICT, music, multi culture Sports Activities: Football, Rugby, athletics, netball SATS: KS2 English Level 4 86%, Level 5 18%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 75%, Level 5 39% Languages: French Admission: KEA Associated Schools: St Edmund Arrowsmith, Higherside WHISTON WILLIS COMMUNITY PRIMARY Milton Avenue, Whiston, L35 2XY 0151 477 8270 Headteacher: Mrs S Goulding Email: whistonwillis.de@ knowsley.gov.uk Website: www.whistonwillis.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 325 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities: Local solutions breakfast and after school clubs, holiday clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 83%, Level 5 22%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 88%, Level 5 27% Languages: French, Spanish Admission: KEA Associated Schools: Various Special facilities: Sherwood Children’s Centre including local solutions nursery, Sport England Space for sports and arts and multipurpose room
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SEFTON AINSDALE ST JOHN’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY Sandbrook Road, Ainsdale, PR8 3JE 01704 578427 Headteacher: Mrs L Dennison Email: ainsdale.ce@merseymail.com Website: www.ainsdalestjohns.com Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 207 Age Range: 5 – 11 Pre & After School Activities: Fun4kidz after school care 3.30 – 6pm daily Extra School Activities: Range of over 20 clubs across school Sports Activities: Football, netball, cricket, swimming, multi-skills, athletics, dance and much more SATS: KS2 English Level 4 93%, Level 5 33%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 97%, Level 5 47% Languages: Year 3 – 6, Spanish and French Admission: Criteria is obtainable from school Associated Schools: Various
AINTREE AINTREE DAVENHILL SCHOOL Aintree Lane, Aintree, L10 8LE 0151 526 1162 Headteacher: Mrs K Coyle Email: admin.aintreedavenhill@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.aintreedavenhill.net Type of School: Community Pupils: 463 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various e.g. football, netball SATS: KS2 English Level 4 94%, Level 5 44%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 98%, Level 5 68% Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Maghull High Special facilities: ICT suite, interactive whiteboards, 2 halls & dining hall, art room and extensive grounds HOLY ROSARY CATHOLIC PRIMARY Oriel Drive, Aintree, L10 6NJ 0151 288 6206 Headteacher: Mrs Dimeck Email: admin.holyrosary@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.holyrosaryschool.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 462 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Football etc SATS: KS2 English Level 4 95%, Level 5 42%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 95%, Level 5 32% Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA
BOOTLE ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC PRIMARY Chesnut Grove, Bootle, L20 4LX 0151 288 6420 Headteacher: Mrs A Holleran Email: adminallsaints@hotmail.co.uk Website: www.allsaintprimary school.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 398 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: Spanish, Chinese Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Savio High
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BEDFORD PRIMARY Quarry Road, Bootle, L20 9LJ 0151 922 1467 Headteacher: Mrs Ruth Braithwaite Email: admin.bedford@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.bedfordprimary.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 385 Age Range: 4 – 11 Average Class Size: 29 Pre & After School Activities: Rise & Shine Breakfast Club 7.30 – 8.50am, pick-ups from local registered afterschool childcare providers Extra School Activities: Cookery, reading club, cricket, guitar, art, basketball, yoga, football, netball, film club Sports Activities: Cricket, tag rugby, swimming, football, hockey, athletics, tri golf SATS: KS2 English Level 4 78%, Level 5 16%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 91%, Level 5 26% Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Hillside Special facilities: family room which can be hired for training events CHRIST CHURCH CE PRIMARY Brookhill Road, Bootle, L20 3JL 0151 922 2136 Headteacher: Mrs J Evans Email: admin.christchurch@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.christchurchce.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 412 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 27 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club (drop in) Sports Activities: Football, athletics, tag rugby, rounders, basketball SATS: KS2 English Level 4 81%, Level 5 17%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 83%, Level 5 22% Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Hillside GRANGE PRIMARY Stonyfield, Bootle, L30 0QS 0151 924 7917 Headteacher: Mr B Norbury Email: admin.grange@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.grangefutureschool.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 271 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 24 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Dance, languages, study support Sports Activities: Football SATS: KS2 English Level 4 62%, Level 5 17%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 83%, Level 5 24% Languages: Mandarin, Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Bootle High HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC PRIMARY Poulson Drive, Bootle, L30 2NR 0151 525 7497 Headteacher: Mr Paul Davenport Email: admin.holyspirit@ school.sefton.gov.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 235 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 26 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 93%, Level 5 31%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 93%, Level 5 31% Admission: SEA Associated Schools: St Ambrose LANDER ROAD SCHOOL Lander Road, Bootle, L21 8JD 0151 922 5760 Headteacher: Ms Barbara Billingsley Email: admin.landerroad@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.lander-road.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 251 Age Range: 3 – 11
Average Class Size: 27 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club, Wrap Around Care Extra School Activities: Dance, drama, choir Sports Activities: Football, tag rugby, judo SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Litherland High LINACRE PRIMARY Thornton Road, Bootle, L20 5ED 0151 922 1466 Headteacher: Miss CarolineWheatley Email: admin.linacre@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 197 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Dance, sign language, cookery, ICT, science, stay & play, active kids Sports Activities: Basketball, netball, football, multi-skills, cricket SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: French, Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: St George of England, Hillside OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM CATHOLIC PRIMARY Stand Park Avenue, Bootle, L30 3SA 0151 525 0395 Headteacher: Mrs B M Shiels Email: head.ourladyofwalsingham @schools.sefton.gov.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 349 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 22 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Homework, drama, gardening, guitar, ICT Sports Activities: Football, netball, judo, fencing, rugby, cross country, athletics, golf, dance SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA SPRINGWELL PARK COMMUNITY PRIMARY Menai Road, Bootle, L20 6PG 0151 288 6054 Headteacher: Mrs J Smoult Email: admin.springwellpark@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.springwellpark primary.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 311 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Football, basketball, hockey SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: St George of England, Hillside, Savio High Special facilities: Brand new school, IT suite, children’s centre – 4 years old
ST BENEDICT’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Copy Lane, Bootle, L30 7PG 0151 526 6423 Headteacher: Mr C T Vaudrey Email: admin.stbenedicts@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.stbenedicts primary.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 280 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Children’s University Sports Activities: Football, netball, rounders SATS: KS2 English Level 4 83%, Level 5 15%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 83%, Level 5 26%
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Admission: SEA or by appointment Associated Schools: St Ambrose Barlow ST MONICA’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Kelly Drive, Bootle, L20 9EB 0151 525 1245 Headteacher: Mr Paul Kinsella Website: www.stmonicasonline.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 426 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 29 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Arts Club Sports Activities: Various SATS: Please see page 124* Admission: SEA ST OSWALD’S CE PRIMARY Ronald Ross Avenue, Bootle, L30 5RH 0151 525 4580 Headteacher: Miss E Murtagh Email: head.stoswalds@schools. sefton.gov.uk, admin.stoswalds@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.stoswalds netherton.com Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 241 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Residential visits – Year 4 and 5 to London on Study Support trip, including a West End show, Y5 – weeklong Chinese Immersion course. Y6 Weeks visit to China. Y6 – 3 day outdoor adventure trip to Hawkshead in Lake District. Sports Activities: Football, rugby, athletics, cricket, dance, tennis, golf. SATS: KS2 English Level 4 88%, Level 5 38%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 85%, Level 5 31% Languages: Spanish, Mandarin Admission: SEA Special Facilities: On site specialist SEN teacher. Up to date ICT facilities, both Apple Mac computers and Windows based. ST ROBERT BELLARMINE CATHOLIC PRIMARY Harris Drive, Bootle, L20 6ED 0151 922 1216 Headteacher: Mrs Mairead Dowell Email: admin.strobertbellarmine @schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.strobert bellarmine.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 235 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Nursery, Wrap Around Care, Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 100%, Level 5 60%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 100%, Level 5 23% Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA or by set criteria Associated Schools: Savio High THOMAS GRAY PRIMARY SCHOOL Chesnut Grove, Bootle, L20 4LX 0151 288 6530 Headteacher: Mrs R Rimmer Email: head.thomasgrayprimary@ schools.sefton.gov.uk admin.thomasgrayprimary@schools.sef ton.gov.uk Website: www.thomasgray primary.co.uk Type of School: Primary Pupils: 225 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 24 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Drama, dance, cricket, golf, athletics Sports Activities: Football, basketball, netball, tag rugby, judo SATS: KS2 English Level 4 78%, Level 5 30%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 78%, Level 5 39% Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA
Associated Schools: St George of England
CROSBY ATHERTON HOUSE SCHOOL 6 Alexandra Road, Crosby, L23 7TF 0151 924 5578 Headteacher: Mrs Alice Apel Email: alice@athertonhouse.co.uk Website: www.athertonhouse.co.uk Type of School: Independent Day Nursery Pupils: 60 Age Range: 0 – 5 Average Class Size: 8 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club, holiday club, wraparound care SATS: N/A Languages: To support inclusivity Admission: Inclusive MERCHANT TAYLOR’S SCHOOLS – JUNIOR BOYS Liverpool Road, Crosby, L23 0QP 0151 928 3307 Headteacher: Mrs J Thomas Email: juniorboys@merchant taylors.com Website: www.merchanttaylors.com Type of School: Independent Day School Pupils: 165 Age Range: 7 – 11 Average Class Size: 22 Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: Please see page 124* Admission: Independent Associated Schools: Merchant Taylor’s Boys MERCHANT TAYLOR’S SCHOOL – STANFIELD MIXED INFANTS & JUNIOR GIRLS 134 Liverpool Road, Crosby, L23 5TH 0151 924 1506 Headteacher: Miss J E Yardley Email: infostanfield@merchant taylors.com Website: www.merchanttaylors.com Type of School: Independent Day School Pupils: 320 Age Range: Boys 4 – 7, Girls 4 – 11 Average Class Size: 22 Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: Please see page 124* Admission: Independent Associated Schools: Merchant Taylor’s Junior Boys, Merchant Taylor’s Girls FOREFIELD JUNIOR Forefield Lane, Crosby, L23 9TJ 0151 924 3971 Headteacher: Mr R F Naylor Email: forefield@btinternet.com, forefieldweb@blueyonder.co.uk Website: www.forefieldjuniors.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 370 Age Range: 7 – 11 Average Class Size: 35 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & after school club available Extra School Activities: Choir, recorders, guitars, woodwind, brass, percussion, dance, chess, young engineers, young animators Sports Activities: Football, cricket, netball, judo, athletics, tag rugby, cross country SATS: KS2 English Level 4 85%, Level 5 43%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 79%, Level 5 44% Languages: French Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Chesterfield, St Michaels C of E GREAT CROSBY CATHOLIC PRIMARY The Northern Road, Crosby, L23 2RQ 0151 924 8661 Headteacher: Mrs Pat Speed Email: admin.greatcrosby@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.greatcrosbycatholic primary.org.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 695 Age Range: 3 – 11
Average Class Size: 31 Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Football, rounders, netball SATS: KS2 English Level 4 96%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 92% Languages: Spanish, French, Chinese Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Sacred Heart ST LUKE’S HALSALL CE PRIMARY Cooks Road, Crosby, L23 2TB 0151 924 5142 Headteacher: Mr Richard Miller Email: head.stlukeshalsall@ schools.sefton.gov.uk, adminoffice@ stlukeshalsall.co.uk Website: www.stlukeshalsall.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 244 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs and wrap-around care for nursery pupils Extra School Activities: various including chess and drama Sports Activities: Football, cricket, rugby, netball, Active Mark SATS: KS2 English Level 4 91%, Level 5 54%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 91%, Level 5 54% Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: St Michaels, Chesterfield ST MARY’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Back Lane, Little Crosby, L23 4UA 0151 924 4447 Headteacher: Mr P M Hennessy Email: admin.stmaryslittlecrosby@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.stmarysprimarylittle crosby.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 93 Age Range: 5 – 11 Average Class Size: 24 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Football, Basketball, swimming SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: French Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Holy Family ST MARY’S COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL, THE MOUNT Blundellsands Road West, Crosby, L23 0151 924 6302 Headteacher: M Collins Email: office@stmarysprep.l iverpool.sch.uk Website: www.stmarysprep.liverpool. sch.uk Type of School: Independent Age Range: 4 - 11 Extra School Activities: ballet, piano, tennis, football, cricket, judo, fencing Sports Activities: Rugby, football, table tennis, swimming,, netball, cricket, rounders SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: French, Spanish Admission: Interview and informal assessment Associated Schools: St Mary’s College ST NICHOLAS’ CE PRIMARY Nicholas Road, Crosby, L23 6TS 0151 924 1204 Headteacher: Mrs R Woods Email: admin.stnicholas@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.stnicholas primary.org.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 193 Age Range: 4 – 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Drama, art, choir, modern foreign languages group, gardening group, mad science, comic club, Glee club Sports Activities: Athletics, football, judo, multi-sports, netball, rugby, gymnastics, dance SATS: KS2 English Level 4 93%, Level
5 45%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 97%, Level 5 48% Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA URSULINE CATHOLIC PRIMARY Nicholas Road, Crosby, L23 6TT 0151 924 1704 Headteacher: Mr M McQueen Email: admin.ursuline@schools. sefton.gov.uk Website: www.ursulineprimary.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 385 Age Range: 4 -11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast and After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Hockey, swimming SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Sacred Heart VALEWOOD PRIMARY Sherwood Avenue, Crosby, L23 7YG 0151 924 0483 Headteacher: Mrs H Kokkinos Email: head.valewood@schools. sefton.gov.uk Website: www.valewood.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 211 Age Range: 4 – 11 Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Football SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA with certain criteria
FORMBY FRESHFIELD PRIMARY Watchyard Road, Formby, L37 3JT 01704 876567 Headteacher: Mr V Osbaldeston Email: admin.freshfield@schools. sefton.gov.uk Website: www.freshfieldprimary school.com Type of School: Community Pupils: 263 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School Clubs Extra School Activities: Drama, performing arts Sports Activities: Various SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: Spanish, French Admission: SEA or apply to school Associated Schools: Formby High, Range High Special facilities: Nursery, Children’s Centre, MLD Class OUR LADY OF COMPASSION CATHOLIC PRIMARY Bull Cop, Formby, L37 8BZ 01704 877281 Headteacher: Mrs Margaret Lynn Email: head.ourladyofcompassion @schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.olocprimary.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 279 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Choir, computer club Sports Activities: Netball, running club, football SATS: KS2 English Level 4 94%, Level 5 53%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 94%, Level 5 50% Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Holy Family High School REDGATE PRIMARY Redgate, Formby, L37 4EW 01704 385960 Headteacher: Mrs Wendy Grime Email: head.redgate@schools. sefton.gov.uk Website: www.redgateprimary.com Type of School: Community
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Pupils: 146 Age Range: 5 – 11 Average Class Size: 24 Pre & After School Activities: Out of school club 8am – 5.30pm Extra School Activities: ICT, dance, chess, needlecraft, recorders Sports Activities: Football, netball, cricket, hockey, tennis, multi-sport, tag rugby, Activemark Award 2007 SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: French, Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Range High, Formby High Special facilities: Interactive White Board in each room ST JEROMES CATHOLIC PRIMARY Greenloons Drive, Formby, L37 2LX 0151 288 6003 Headteacher: Mrs K S Monaghan Email: admin.stjeromes@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.st-jeromes.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 214 Age Range: 5 -11 Average Class Size: 30 Extra School Activities: Wake up club, family speed stacking, choir, golf, dragon boating, salsa club, film club, knitting club Sports Activities: Football, netball, judo, athletics, cricket, running, swimming SATS: KS2 English Level 4 100%, Level 5 53%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 90%, Level 5 63% Languages: French, Italian, Spanish, German Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Holy Family High School ST LUKE’S CE PRIMARY Jubilee Road, Formby, L37 2HW 01704 872692 Headteacher: Mrs Sharon Cowey Email: admin.stlukesformby@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.stlukes-formby.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Controlled Pupils: 425 Age Range: 4 – 11 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: Please see page 124* Admission: SEA TRINITY ST PETER’S CE PRIMARY Paradise Lane, Formby, L37 7EJ 01704 876391 Headteacher: Mr M Dutton Email: admin.trinitystpeters@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.trinitystpeters.com Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 231 Age Range: 3 – 11 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: Please see page 124* Admission: SEA Special facilities: New purpose built Foundation Stage
WOODLANDS PRIMARY Woodlands Road, Formby, L37 2JN 01704 876444 Headteacher: Mr Simon Grilli Email: admin.woodlands@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.woodlandschool formby.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 336 Age Range: 4 – 11 Average Class Size: 31 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Dance, various Sports Activities: Tag rugby, netball, gym SATS: Please see page 124* Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Range High
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LITHERLAND ENGLISH MARTYRS CATHOLIC PRIMARY School Lane, Litherland, L21 7LX 0151 928 5601 Headteacher: Mr L Dinsdale Email: admin.englishmartyrs@ schools.sefton.co.uk Website: www.englishmartyrs.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 470 Age Range: 4 – 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 95%, Level 5 78%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 100%, Level 5 52% Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Holy Family High School HATTON HILL PRIMARY Alwyn Avenue, Litherland, L21 9NZ 0151 928 7012 Headteacher: Mrs H Lyall Email: admin.hattonhill@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.hattonhill.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 366 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 27 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various e.g. multisport SATS: KS2 English Level 4 82%, Level 5 27%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 76%, Level 5 18% Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Litherland High LITHERLAND MOSS PRIMARY Moss Lane, Litherland, L21 7NW 0151 928 4544 Headteacher: Miss Sarah Greer Email: admin.litherlandmoss@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.litherlandmoss.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 131 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 20 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Sports Activities: Football, netball, etc SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Litherland High Special facilities: Children’s Centre, accessible school OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC PRIMARY Ford Close, Litherland, L21 0EP 0151 928 3676 Headteacher: Mrs J Travis Email: admin.ourladyqueenof peace@schools.sefton.gov.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 116 Age Range: 5 – 11 Average Class Size: Pre & After School Activities: Contact school Extra School Activities: Contact school Sports Activities: Contact school SATS: Please see page 124* Admission: SEA ST ELIZABETH’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Webster Street, Litherland, L21 8JH 0151 922 5752 Headteacher: Mrs K Sullivan Email: head.stelizabeths@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.stelizabethsprimary.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 338 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 29 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club
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Extra School Activities: Various crafts, choir Sports Activities: Various SATS: Please see page 124* Admission: SEA Associated Schools: St Wilfrids ST PHILIP’S CE PRIMARY Church Road, Litherland, L21 8NZ 0151 928 1483 Headteacher: Mrs Marian Hodgson Email: admin.stphilipslitherland@ schools.sefton.gov.uk, head.stphilipslitherland@schools. sefton.gov.uk Website: www.stphilipsprimaryschoollitherland.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Controlled Pupils: 197 Age Range: 5 – 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Dance, music club, art club, gardening club, athletics club Sports Activities: Football, swimming, dance SATS: KS2 English Level 4 73%, Level 5 19%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 77%, Level 5 23% Languages: Spanish, Italian, Chinese Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Litherland High
LYDIATE LYDIATE PRIMARY Lambshear Lane, Lydiate, L31 2JZ 0151 526 2657 Headteacher: Mr D Batchelor Email: admin.lydiate@schools. sefton.gov.uk Website: www.lydiateprimary.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 332 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 26 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Football, judo, fencing SATS: KS2 English Level 4 100%, Level 5 62%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 97%, Level 5 65% Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA ST GREGORY’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Sandy Lane, Lydiate, L31 2LB 0151 526 5856 Headteacher: Mrs D Albon Email: admin.stgregorys@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.stgregorys primary.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 192 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 27 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & Wraparound club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various throughout the year, seasonal SATS: KS2 English Level 4 93%, Level 5 50%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 93%, Level 5 77% Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Maricourt
ST THOMAS’S CE PRIMARY Kenyons Lane, Lydiate, L31 0BP 0151 531 9955 Headteacher: Mrs Ann Lock BA Hons, NPQH Email: admin.stthomas@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.stthomaslydiate.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Church of England Pupils: 183 Age Range: 4 – 11 Average Class Size: 26 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast, After School and Holiday clubs Extra School Activities: Dance, art, guitar, football Sports Activities: Football, rugby, basketball, judo, cricket SATS: KS2 English Level 4 88%, Level 5 26%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 94%,
Level 5 44% Languages: French Admission: Contact school Associated Schools: Deyes High, Maghull High Special facilities: Nursery 8.00am – 6.00pm “First Class”
MAGHULL GREEN PARK PRIMARY Green Lane, Maghull, L31 8BW 0151 526 2755 Headteacher: Mrs Hains Email: admin.greenpark@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.greenparkschool.org.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 264 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 92%, Level 5 26%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 87%, Level 5 43% Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA HUDSON PRIMARY Moorhey Road, Maghull, L31 5LE 0151 526 1568 Headteacher: Miss C Allen Email: head.hudson@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.hudsonprimary.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 129 Age Range: 3- 11 Average Class Size: 20 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Sports Activities: Football, swimming SATS: Please see page 124* Admission: SEA Special facilities: Surestart Children’s Centre NORTHWAY PRIMARY Dodds Lane, Maghull, L31 9AA 0151 526 2565 Headteacher: Mrs R Gill Email: admin.northway@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.northwayprimary.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 333 Age Range: 3 – 11 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Sports Activities: SATS: Please see page 124* Admission: SEA ST ANDREW’S MAGHULL CE PRIMARY Deyes Lane, Maghull, L31 6DE 0151 526 1378 Headteacher: Mrs S Kerwin Email: admin.standrewsmaghull@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.standrewsmaghull.com Type of School: Voluntary Controlled Pupils: 359 Age Range: 5 – 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Drama, chess, Bible club, dancing, choir, gardening, craft, magazine, lego Sports Activities: Netball, football SATS: KS2 English Level 4 92%, Level 5 39%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 90%, Level 5 38% Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA ST GEORGE’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Dennett Close, Maghull, L31 5PD 0151 526 1624 Headteacher: Mr L McKay Email: admin.stgeorgesprimary@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 206 Age Range: 3 – 11 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: Please see page 124*
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Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Maricourt ST JOHN BOSCO CATHOLIC PRIMARY Green Lane, Maghull, L31 8BW 0151 520 2628 Headteacher: Daniel MacAreavy Email: stjblynn@yahoo.co.uk Website: www.stjohnbosco primary.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 198 Age Range: 4 – 11 Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club, full after school provision until 6pm Sports Activities: After school lessons, computer club, drama, recorder, guitar Sports Activities: Swimming, football, netball, tag rugby, tennis, gymnastics SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Maricourt SUMMERHILL PRIMARY Poverty Lane, Maghull, L31 3DT 0151 526 1343 Headteacher: Ms V Ainsworth Brown (Acting) Email: admin.summerhill@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.summerhillprimary.com Type of School: Community Pupils: 204 Age Range: 4 – 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Art club, IT club, singing club Sports Activities: Football, netball, dance, basketball, golf SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: Italian, French Admission: SEA
MELLING MELLING PRIMARY Wheeler Drive, Melling, L31 1DA 0151 547 3349 Headteacher: Mr C Mitchell Email: admin.melling@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.mellingprimary.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 205 Age Range: 4 -11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 94%, Level 5 33%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 94%, Level 5 61% Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: MADCOS, Maghull High, Deyes, Maricourt
NETHERTON NETHERTON MOSS PRIMARY Swifts Lane, Netherton, L30 3RU 0151 525 5026 Headteacher: Mrs F Wood Email: admin.nethertonmoss@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.nethertonmoss.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 150 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Drama club, football, film club Sports Activities: Swimming, football, tag rugby, multiskill, Sefton Sports Primary School of the Year 2010 SATS: KS2 English Level 4 76%, Level 5 17%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 79%, Level 5 41% Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Litherland High
SEAFORTH OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA CATHOLIC PRIMARY Kepler Street, Seaforth, L21 3TE 0151 928 3158 Headteacher: Mr D Iliff Email: admin.ourladystarofthesea@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.ourladystarofthe seaseaforth.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 148 Age Range: 3 – 11 Pre & After School Activities: After School club Extra School Activities: Fun & kids summer school, drama, homework, computer clubs SATS: Please see page 124* Admission: Application form with set criteria Associated Schools: Savio High School RIMROSE HOPE C OF E PRIMARY Sandy Road, Seaforth, L21 1AD 0151 288 6508 Headteacher: Mr Lawrence Crilly Email: admin.rimrosehope@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Type of School: Voluntary Controlled CE Pupils: 307 Age Range: 3 -11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club, Fun for kids after school Extra School Activities: Contact school Sports Activities: Contact school SATS: Please see page 124* Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Special facilities: 20 place CLD Unit
SOUTHPORT BIRKDALE PRIMARY Matlock Road, Southport, PR8 4EL 01704 567516 Headteacher: Mr N Sheeran Email: admin.birkdaleprimary@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.birkdaleprimary.org Type of School: Community Pupils: 368 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 30 Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 81%, Level 5 21%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 79%, Level 5 43% Languages: Spanish, French Admission: SEA BISHOP DAVID SHEPPARD CE PRIMARY Devonshire Road, Southport, PR9 7BZ 01704 227987 Headteacher: Mrs Karen Murphy Email: admin.bishopdavidsheppard@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.bishopdavid sheppard.com Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 149 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School, wrap around care Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Football, netball, cricket SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: French Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Meols Comprehensive CHURCHTOWN PRIMARY St Cuthbert’s Road, Southport, PR9 7NN 01704 508500 Headteacher: Mr D Walker Email: office@churchtown.org.uk Website: www.churchtown.org.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 879 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various
SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: French Admission: SEA or by contact with school Associated Schools: Stanley High FARNBOROUGH ROAD JUNIOR Farnborough Road, Southport, PR8 3DF 01704 577625 Headteacher: Mr A Antell Email: admin.farnboroughroadjun @schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.farnboroughroad juniors.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 480 Age Range: 7 – 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Singing, dancing, recorder, craft, circus, orchestra, ICT Sports Activities: Netball, judo, fencing, football, cricket, rugby, athletics SATS: KS2 English Level 4 91%, Level 5 45%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 84%, Level 5 41% Languages: French Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Greenbank High, Birkdale High HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC PRIMARY Norwood Crescent, Southport, PR9 7DU 01704 213084 Headteacher: Mrs L Morton Email: admin.holyfamilyprimary@ schools.sefton.gov Website: www.holyfamilyprimary.com Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 218 Age Range: 4 – 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs, holiday club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Christ the King HOLY TRINITY CE PRIMARY Manchester Road, Southport, PR9 9AZ 01704 538366 Headteacher: Mrs Sue Mawdsley Email: head.holytrinitysouthport@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.holytrinityprimary.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 203 Age Range: 5 – 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Children’s University, various Sports Activities: Various SATS: Please see page 124* Admission: Appointment with set criteria KEW WOODS PRIMARY Ovington Road, Southport, PR8 6JW 01704 533478 Headteacher: Mr Des Stubbs Email: admin.kewwoods@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.kewwoods.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 348 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: Please see page 124* Admission: SEA KINGS MEADOW PRIMARY Meadow Lane, Ainsdale, PR8 3RS 01704 578512 Headteacher: Mrs Alison Watson Email: admin.kingsmeadow@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.kingsmeadow primary.co.uk Type of School: Community
Pupils: 166 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 20 Pre & After School Activities: Wrap around care for nursery children, full offer for extended nursery provision, holiday club, breakfast & after school care Extra School Activities: Various – changes every half term Sports Activities: SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: French (KS1), Spanish (KS2) Admission: SEA LARKFIELD PRIMARY Preston New Road, Southport, PR9 8PA 01704 224720 Headteacher: Mr J D Ward Email: admin.larkfield@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.larkfieldprimary.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 258 Age Range: 5 – 11 Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Football, netball SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: French, Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Stanley High LINAKER PRIMARY Sefton Street, Southport, PR8 5DB 01704 532343 Headteacher: Mr Colin Coleman Email: office@linakermail.co.uk Website: www.linakerschool.co.uk Type of School: Primary & Children’s Centre Pupils: 471 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Drama, language, dance, multi skills Sports Activities: Judo, football, cricket, netball SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: Spanish, Mandarin Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Greenbank, Birkdale High, Stanley High, Meols Cop Special facilities: Nursery, 0 – 5 childcare, children’s centre MARSHSIDE PRIMARY Elswick Road, Southport, PR9 9XA 01704 211177 Headteacher: Mr A McCoy Email: admin.marshside@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.marshside primary.org.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 193 Age Range: 4 – 11 Average Class Size: 29 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various but lots of! Sports Activities: Football, netball, judo, street dance, cheerleading, fencing, skateboarding, speed stacking, multi skills SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Local high schools Special facilities: Toddler group – pre school, fully equipped medical room for disable children NORWOOD PRIMARY Norwood Crescent, Southport, PR9 7DU 01704 211960 Headteacher: Mr L Dumbell Email: admin.norwood@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.norwoodprimary school.com Type of School: Community Pupils: 416 Age Range: 5 – 11 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Let’s get cooking, film club, dance, art, wind band, singing, science, chess, camera, skating, book
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Sports Activities: Football, netball, athletics, rugby, cross country, cricket, judo, tennis SATS: Please see page 124* Admission: SEA OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC NURSERY & PRIMARY Grantham Road, Southport, PR8 4LT 01704 568375 Headteacher: Mrs M C Hillsdon Email: admin.ourladyoflourdes@ schools.sefton.gov.uk, head.ourladyof lourdes@schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.ololprimary.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 554 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Activemark Award SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: French, Spanish Admission: SEA SHORESIDE PRIMARY Westminster Drive, Southport, PR8 2QZ 01704 576040 Headteacher: Mr D Thomas Email: sside@aol.com Website: www.shoresideprimary.org Type of School: Community Pupils: 256 Age Range: 5 – 11 Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: French Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Greenbank Girls, Birkdale Boys, Formby High Special facilities: Nursery ST JOHN’S CE PRIMARY Rufford Road, Southport, PR9 8JH 01704 227441 Headteacher: Mr Daniel R G Hains Email: head.stjohnscrossens@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.stjohnsprimary.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Controlled Pupils: 209 Age Range: 4 – 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Extensive range Sports Activities: Extensive range
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TA, French Admission: SEA Special facilities: Electronic whiteboards
ST PATRICK’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Radnor Drive, Southport, PR9 9RR 01704 225906 Headteacher: Mr Bevin Email: admin.stpatricks@ schools.sefton.gov.uk, head.stpatricks@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.stpatrickssouthport.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 297 Age Range: 5 – 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: Please see page 124* Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Christ the King
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ST PHILIP’S CE PRIMARY SOUTHPORT Hampton Road, Southport, PR8 6SS 01704 535737 Headteacher: Mr Brian Johnson Email: head.stphilipssouthport@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.stphilipssouthport.com Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 208 Age Range: 5 – 11 Average Class Size: 30 Extra School Activities: Computer club, drama clubs (infant and junior), recorder group, choir Sports Activities: Tag rugby, cricket, netball, girls football, boys football SATS: Please see page 124* Languages: French Admission: SEA ST TERESA’S CATHOLIC INFANT & NURSERY Everton Road, Southport, PR8 4BT 01704 567528 Headteacher: Miss Anna Gavin Email: admin.sttheresas@ schools.sefton.gov.uk head.sttheresas@schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.st-teresas-school.co.uk Type of School: Infant Pupils: 123 Age Range: 3 – 7 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: After School clubs SATS: N/A Languages: English, Polish spoken by
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ST WILLIAM OF YORK CATHOLIC PRIMARY St William Road, Thornton, L23 9XH 0151 924 7280 Headteacher: Mr Martin Murphy Email: admin.stwilliamofyork@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.stwilliamofyork.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 245 Age Range: 3 – 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Extensive Sports Activities: Extensive SATS: KS2 English Level 4 77%, Level 5 13%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 77%, Level 5 19% Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Holy Family Special facilities: Physio room for physically disabled children, Ofsted 2009 graded the school as ‘good with outstanding features’
WATERLOO ST EDMUND & ST THOMAS CATHOLIC PRIMARY Oxford Road, Waterloo, L22 8QF 0151 928 5586 Headteacher: Mr Kieran Loftus Email: admin.stedmundsand stthomas@schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.stedmunds primary.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 350 Extra School Activities: Contact school Sports Activities: Contact school SATS: Please see page 124* Admission: SEA ST JOHN’S CE PRIMARY Denmark Street, Waterloo, L22 9RG 0151 928 5685 Headteacher: Mr Ian Price (Acting) Email: admin.stjohnswaterloo@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.stjohnscewaterloo.com Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 143 Age Range: 5 – 11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities:
Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Arts club, cookery, basic sign language, guitar, choir, prayer zone, wayfinders, xylophone, newspaper, podcast, wii dance Sports Activities: Football, tennis, badminton, cricket, gym, baseball, netball, keep fit SATS: KS2 English Level 4 100%, Level 5 93%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 100%, Level 5 80% Languages: English, Spanish Admission: SEA Associated School: St Michael’s CE High, Chesterfield High WATERLOO PRIMARY Crosby Road North, Waterloo, L22 0LD 0151 928 4274 Headteacher: Mrs Ruth Baldwin Email: admin.waterloo@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.waterlooprimary school.org.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 319 Age Range: 4 – 11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club from 7.45am, After School club until 6pm Extra School Activities: Homework club, chess club, art club, knitting, film club, zoom club, computer club Sports Activities: Judo, fencing, dancing, ballet, tennis, athletics, tag rugby, dance club, double dutch skipping, cheer-leading, football SATS: KS2 English Level 4 65%, Level 5 25%, KS2 Mathematics Level 4 77%, Level 5 31% Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA
Examination results sourced from schools or www.dcsf.gov.uk/ performancetables 5 September 2011 *No results available at time of going to press
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ENTERPRISE SOUTH LIVERPOOL ACADEMY Horrocks Avenue Campus, Garston, L19 5PF Heath Road Campus, Allerton, L19 4TN 0151 294 3150 Headteacher: Mr Jack Pendlebury Email: enquiries@esla.org.uk Website: www.esla.org.uk Type of School: Joint Faith Academy Pupils: 1150 Age Range: 11 – 18 Average Class Size: 25 Extra School Activities: Drama, choir, art club, GCSE revision club Sports Activities: Football, cricket, athletics, rounders, basketball, netball, tennis, badmington, hockey Exam Results: GCSE (5 A* - C grades including English and Maths) Level 2 40%, A Level 92% Languages: French, Spanish, Mandarin Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Banks Road, Booker Avenue, Garston CofE, Gilmour Holy Trinity, Springwood, St Ambrose, St Anthony of Padua, St Austin, St Christopher, St Francis of Assisi, St Charles, St Finbar, St Vincent, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Special Facilities: ICT suites, Transformation Learning Centre, Visual Arts Suit, Sports Centre, Technology Suit, Dove Centre, Enterprise Centre
ST MARGARET’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND HIGH Aigburth Road, Aigburth, L17 6AB 0151 427 1825 Headteacher: Dr D F Dennison PhD Email: admin@stmargaretshigh.com Website: www.stmargaretshigh.com Type of School: Voluntary Aided, Technology and Language College Pupils: 1000 (231 in the co-educational sixth form) Age Range: 11 – 18 Average Class Size: 22 – 30 Extra School Activities: Large range of clubs, educational visits/holidays Sports Activities: Large range of sporting activities Exam Results: GCSE (5 A* - C grades including English and Maths) Level 2 66.2%, A Level 98.1% Languages: French, German and Spanish Admission: 150 boys 85% Church commitment, 15% Entrance exam, Coed Sixth Form Contact school directly for Prospectus and Application form Associated Area: Liverpool Diocese Special Facilities: £2m Cricket and Sports Centre AUCKLAND COLLEGE 65 Parkfield Road, Aigburth, L17 4LE 0151 727 0083 Principal: Mr Anthony Akaraonye Email: info@aucklandcollege.com Website: www.aucklandcollege.com Type of School: Independent Pupils: 147 Age Range: 3 – 19 Average Class Size: 16 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Cinema club, art class, drama, science plus booster classes for all exams, homework club Sports Activities: In curriculum, football, gymnastics, swimming, cricket, fitness, rock climbing, rounders, volley ball, badminton, athletics, canoeing, kayaking, sailing and various fundraising walks Exam Results: Please see page 129* Languages: Spanish Admission: Tour, visit day, recent report, feedback meeting, appointment with Principal Associated Schools: Contact Auckland Special Facilities: Lab, IT Suite
AINTREE ARCHBISHOP BECK CATHOLIC SPORTS COLLEGE Cedar Road, Aintree, L9 9AF 0151 525 6326 Headteacher: Mr Paul Dickinson Email: beck-ao@archbishop beck.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.abhs.ik.org Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 1256 Age Range: 11 – 18 Average Class Size: 29 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Football, cricket, tennis, swimming Exam Results: Please see page 129*, A Level 100% Languages: Spanish, French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Blessed Sacrament, St Francis de Sales, Holy Name Special Facilities: Cater for disabled pupils
ANFIELD NORTH LIVERPOOL ACADEMY Heyworth Street, Anfield, L5 0SQ 0151 260 4044 Headteacher: Mrs K Askew Email: admin@northliverpool academy.co.uk Website: www.northliverpool academy.co.uk Type of School: Academy Pupils: 1149 Sixth Form: 220 Age Range: 11 – 18 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Music, dance, art and drama, ICT, languages, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, community service, business and enterprise activities Sports Activities: Sport and fitness activities Exam Results: Please see page 129* Languages: Spanish, French Admission: LEA
BROADGREEN BROADGREEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Queens Drive, Broadgreen, L13 5UQ 0151 228 6800 Headteacher: Mrs S J Beevers BA (Hons) MSc Email: Mr S Rouch (Assistant Headteacher) srouch@Broadgreen InternationalSchool.com Website: www.broadgreeninter nationalschool.com Type of School: Foundation School, Technology College Pupils: 1300 Age Range: 11 – 18 Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. Also a range of after school clubs including homework, art, sport, science and technology many of which are externally accredited by Children’s University. In addition we offer a summer camp, Easter school and many international visits Sports Activities: Swimming, fitness, canoeing, football, basketball, badminton, netball, table tennis
Exam Results: GCSE (5 A* - C grades including English & Maths) Level 2 40.8%. 100% pass rate in all vocational courses. We offer the International Baccalaureate as an alternative to A Levels. Languages: French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Chinese Admission: Governing body Associated Schools: Blueberry Park Primary, Broadgreen Primary, Corinthian Primary, Dovecot Primary, Kensington Primary, Knotty Ash Primary, Northway Primary, Phoenix Primary, St Anne’s (Stanley) Special Facilities: Swimming pool, hair salon. We are a resourced school for children who are Deaf and for those children who are physically disabled. Our on site physiotherapy facility provides support for our physically disabled children when required.
CALDERSTONES CALDERSTONES Harthill Road, Calderstones, L18 3HS 0151 724 2087 Headteacher: Mr Brian Davies Email: admin@calderstones.co.uk Website: www.calderstones.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 1529 Age Range: 11 – 18 Average Class Size: 26/27 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Art, drama Sports Activities: PE, football Exam Results: GCSE (5 A* - C grades including English and Maths) Level 2 60.6%, A Level Please see page 129* Admission: LEA
CHILDWALL CHILDWALL SPORTS COLLEGE Queens Drive, Childwall, L15 6XZ 0151 722 1561 Headteacher: Mr Dewi Phillips Email: admin@childwallsc.co.uk Website: www.childwallsc.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 1196 Age Range: 11 – 18 Average Class Size: 20 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Music, drama, arts, maths club, science club, news group, international visits, GCSE Dance, 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, rock climbing, orienteering, water sports, trampolining Exam Results: Please see page 129* Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Various
CITY CENTRE ARCHBISHOP BLANCH CHURCH OF ENGLAND HIGH Mount Vernon Road, L7 3EA 0151 709 1452 Headteacher: Miss J Griffiths Email: admin@blanch.org.uk Website: www.abblanch.com Type of School: Technology College & Training School with Applied Learning Status, Voluntary aided CE Pupils: 930 Age Range: 11 – 18 Average Class Size: 27 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club, homework club Extra School Activities: World Challenge, Duke of Edinburgh Award, ski trips, residential and educational trips to theatres etc, work experience, drama, computer clubs, Youth Alpha, Christian Union, choirs, orchestra,
jazz/rock groups Sports Activities: Hockey, netball, badminton, dance, athletics, cross country, swimming, table tennis, gym & fitness club, cheerleading, zumba Exam Results: GCSE (5 A* - C grades including English and Maths) Level 2 71.6%, A Level 100% Languages: French, German, Spanish, Latin Admission: Application form with set criteria Associated Schools: Primary schools throughout the Diocese of Liverpool Special Facilities: Sixth form centre, sports hall, gymnasium, fitness suite, all weather sports pitch
CROXTETH DE LA SALLE HUMANITIES COLLEGE Carr Lane East, Croxteth, L11 4SG 0151 546 3134 Headteacher: Mr Patrick Ferguson Email: contact@de-la-salle.co.uk Website: www.de-la-salle.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 513 Age Range: 11 – 18 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various Exam Results: Please see page 129* Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: St Theresa’s, St Matthews, Our Lady & St Philomena, St Swithin’s, All Saints, Beaufort Park, Croxteth Primary, Mab Lane, Monksdown, Our Lady Immaculate, Ranworth Square, St Albert’s, St Brigid’s, St Cecilia’s, St John Fisher, St Margaret Mary’s, St Michael’s, St Nicholas, St Sebastian’s, Wellesbourne, Barlows Primary, Blackmoor Park, Blessed Sacrament, Broad Square, Emmaus, Gwladys Street, Holy Name, Huyton with Roby, Leamington Primary, Lister Juniors, New Park, Nine Tree, Our Lady Queen of Peace, Roscoe Juniors, St Patrick’s, St Francis de Sales, St John’s, St Michael’s, St Paul’s, The Trinity ST JOHN BOSCO ARTS COLLEGE Stonedale Crescent, Croxteth, L11 9DQ 0151 546 6360 Headteacher: Mrs Anne Pontifex Email: enquiries@stjohnbosco.org.uk Website: www.st-johnbosco. liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 1068 Age Range: 11 – 19 Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club, holiday sports provision Extra School Activities: Homework club, languages, science, dance, drama, music, CAFOD, young enterprise, art, ICT Sports Activities: Trampolining, football, athletics, netball, rounders Exam Results: GCSE (5 A* - C grades including English and Maths) Level 2 57.4%, A Level 98.8% Languages: French, Spanish Admission: LEA
EDGE HILL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP SCHOOL Overbury Street, Edge Hill, L7 3HL 0151 709 1642 Headteacher: Miss Barbara Lord Email: info@cfschool.org.uk Website: www.cfschool.org.uk Type of School: Independent Pupils: 186 Age Range: 4 – 16 Average Class Size: Extra School Activities: Chess, vocal group, art and craft Sports Activities: Football Exam Results: Please see page 129*
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Languages: French Admission: Set criteria
FAZAKERLEY FAZAKERLEY HIGH SCHOOL Sherwoods Lane, Fazakerley, L10 1LB 0151 524 4530 / 0151 524 4531 Headteacher: Mrs Christine Rourke (acting) Email: fazakerleyh-ao@fazakerley high.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.fazakerleyhigh.org Type of School: Community, Specialist Engineering College Pupils: 834 Age Range: 11 – 18 Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Homework club Sports Activities: Trampolining, football, netball, tag rugby, athletics, climbing wall Exam Results: GCSE (5 A* - C grades including English and Maths) Level 2 53%, A Level 93% Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Rice Lane Juniors, Longmoor Primary, Fazakerley Primary, Barlows Primary, Leamington Primary Special Facilities: New school building, sports centre with gym and climbing wall
GARSTON ENTERPRISE SOUTH LIVERPOOL ACADEMY Horrocks Avenue, Garston, L19 5PF 0151 294 3150 Headteacher: Mr Jeff Pendlebury Email: enquiries@esla.org.uk Website: www.esla.org.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 758 Age Range: 11 – 18 Average Class Size: 22 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Drama, choir, brass band, art club, SATS revision club, GCSE revision club Sports Activities: Football, cricket, athletics, rounders, basketball, netball, martial arts Exam Results: Please see page 129* Languages: French, Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Holy Trinity, St Ambrose, St Anthony of Padua, St Austin, St Christopher, St Francis of Assisi, St Charles, St Finbar, St Vincent, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Special Facilities: ICT suites, Transformation Learning Centre
GATEACRE GATEACRE COMMUNITY COMPREHENSIVE Hedgefield Road, L25 2RW 0151 428 1569 Headteacher: Mr Gerard Lonergan Email: gateacreao@gateacre.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.gateacre.liverpool. sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 1432 Age Range: 11 – 18 Average Class Size: 28 Extra School Activities: Drama and music Sports Activities: Various Exam Results: Please see page 129* Languages: French, Spanish Admission: LEA
KENSINGTON THE ACADEMY OF ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI Gardners Drive, Kensington, L6 7UR 0151 260 7600 Headteacher: Mr D McNiffe Email: bedsonj@asfdonline.org Website: www.st-francisofassisiliverpool.org Type of School: Academy Pupils: 822
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MOSSLEY HILL LIVERPOOL COLLEGE HMC INDEPENDENT Queens Drive, Mossley Hill, L18 8BG 0151 724 4000 Principal: Mr H Van Mourik Broekman MA (Hons) Email: admin@liverpoolcollege.org.uk Website: www.liverpoolcollege.org.uk Type of School: HMC Independent Pupils: 795 Age Range: 2 – 18 Average Class Size: 17 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Combined Cadet Force plus various extra curricular activities Sports Activities: Rugby, football, cricket, netball, hockey, athletics Exam Results: GCSE (5 A* - C grades including English and Maths) Level 2 89.9%, IB 398 UCAS points per candidate Languages: Italian, Spanish, French, Latin Admission: By entrance assessment Associated Schools: Local schools
SEFTON PARK BELLERIVE FCJ CATHOLIC COLLEGE Windermere Terrace, Sefton Park, L8 3SB 0151 727 2064 Headteacher: Sister Brigid Halligan Email: bellerive@btconnect.com Website: www.bellerivefcj.org Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 899 Age Range: 11 – 18 Average Class Size: 25 Sports Activities: Netball, hockey, badminton, football, dance, gymnastics, athletics, health & fitness, rounders, cross country, urban adventure Exam Results: Please see page 129*, A Level 98% Languages: Spanish, French Admission: Religious admissions policy Associated Schools: Citywide Special Facilities: Three specialism’s awarded: Sciences, Maths & Computing, Applied Learning ST HILDA’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND HIGH Croxteth Drive, Sefton Park, L17 3AL 0151 733 2709 Headteacher: Mrs E Benson Email: info@st-hildas.com Website: www.st-hildas.com Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 862 Age Range: 11 – 18 Average Class Size: 26 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club, homework club Extra School Activities: Sign language, soap/candle making, cheerleading, dance, aerobics Sports Activities: Athletics, netball, rounders, trampolining Exam Results: Please see page 129* Languages: French, Spanish, German Admission: Religious route/academic route Associated Schools: Various Special Facilities: New drama studio, refurbished laboratories
SPEKE PARKLANDS HIGH SCHOOL Ganworth Road, Speke, L24 2RZ 0151 486 2612 Headteacher: Mrs Yvonne Sharples Email: st-smithk@parklands. liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.parklands.liverpool.
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sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 568 Age Range: 11 – 18 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Study support sessions, revision classes, performing arts Sports Activities: Football, hockey, netball, rounders, trampolining Exam Results: Please see page 129* Languages: Spanish, French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Local primaries Special Facilities: ICT Suites
TOXTETH THE BELVEDERE ACADEMY 17 Belvedere Road, Toxteth, L8 3TF 0151 727 1284 Principal: Mr P M Kennedy Email: info@belvedereacademy.net Website: www.belvedereacademy.net Type of School Pupils: 596 Age Range: 11 – 19 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Enrichment Clubs Sports Activities: Badminton, basketball, unihoc, netball, lacrosse, gymnastics, dance, cross country, trampolining, volleyball Exam Results: GCSE (5 A* - C grades including English and Maths) Level 2 94%, A Level 99%
WALTON ALSOP HIGH SCHOOL Queens Drive, Walton, L4 6SH 0151 235 1200 Headteacher: Mr P Jamieson Email: office@alsophigh.org.uk Website: www.alsophigh.org.uk Type of School: Community, Specialist Applied Learning and Technology College Pupils: 1787 Age Range: 11 – 18 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various Exam Results: GCSE (5 A* - C grades including English and Maths) Level 2 46%, A Level 99.5% Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Various Special Facilities: New £21.6 million BSF build completed in May 2011 NOTRE DAME CATHOLIC COLLEGE Everton Valley, Liverpool, L4 4EZ 0151 263 3104 Headteacher: Mrs F Harrison BSc (Hons) NPQH Email: ao@notredame.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.notredame liverpool.com Type of School: Voluntary Aided, Specialist School for the Arts Pupils: 900 Age Range: 11 – 18 Average Class Size: 22 Pre & After School Activities: Early morning music club, breakfast club Extra School Activities: Homework club, Primary Arts, college choirs, chamber choir, steel band, samba band, gamelan, orchestra, African drumming, drama club, dance club, contemporary dance group, extra music tuition, young arts, more able and talented performing arts group, Latin, Chinese, book club Sports Activities: Football, trampolining, climbing, badminton, basketball Exam Results: Please see page 129*, A Level 100%, Top 1% nationally for student academic progress Languages: Spanish, French, Chinese, Latin Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Local schools Special Features: ArtsBus, drama studio, dance studio, performing arts auditorium (500 tiered seats), music technology suite, dedicated sixth form resource and leisure area
WAVERTREE THE BLUE COAT SCHOOL Church Road, Wavertree, L15 9EE 0151 733 1407 Headteacher: Mrs Debbie Silcock Email: admin@staff.bluecoat school.net Website: www.bluecoatschool liverpool.org.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 930, Sixth Form 350 Age Range: 11 – 18 Average Class Size: 24 Sports Activities: Athletics, basketball, netball, hockey Exam Results: GCSE (5 A* - C grades including English and Maths) Level 2 100%, A Level 100% Languages: French, Spanish, Latin Admission: Application form with set criteria KING DAVID HIGH Childwall Road, Wavertree, L15 6UZ 0151 235 1420 Headteacher: Mrs Brigid Smith Email: kingdavid-ao@kingdavidhigh. liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.kingdavid liverpool.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 634 Age Range: 11 – 18 Average Class Size: 30 Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various Exam Results: GCSE (5 A* - C grades including English and Maths) Level 2 88.42%, A Level 99.3% Languages: French, German, Hebrew Admission: Application form with set criteria Associated Schools: King David Primary
WEST DERBY BROUGHTON HALL CATHOLIC HIGH Yew Tree Lane, West Derby, L12 9HJ 0151 235 1500 Headteacher: Mr Gerard Murphy Email: admin@broughtonhall.com Website: www.broughtonhall.com Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 1282 Age Range: 11 – 18 Extra School Activities: Art, banking services, choir, drama, information technology, library, literacy, music (brass, woodwind, strings, drums, keyboards and guitar), school magazine, theatre trips Sports Activities: Football, hockey, tennis, netball, athletics Exam Results: GCSE (5 A* - C grades including English and Maths) Level 2 71%, A Level 99.5% Admission: LEA CARDINAL HEENAN CATHOLIC HIGH Honeysgreen Lane, West Derby, L12 9HZ 0151 235 1430 Headteacher: Mr Dave Forshaw Email: cardinalheenan.liverpool @googlemail.com Website: www.cardinal-heenan.org.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided, Specialist Sports College Pupils: 1375 Age Range: 11 – 18 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Art, music, computer, LRC, war hammer clubs Sports Activities: Various Exam Results: GCSE (5 A* - C grades including English and Maths) Level 2 60%, A Level 94.09% Languages: French, Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: St Cecilia, St Cuthbert, St Dominic, St Margaret Mary, St Oswald, St Paul, St Sebastian
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HOLLY LODGE GIRLS COLLEGE Queens Drive, West Derby, L13 0AE 0151 228 3772 Headteacher: Ms J E Tinsley BA (Hons) NPQH Email: hollylodge@hollylodge. liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.hollylodge.liverpool. sch.uk Type of School: Girls College Pupils: 1216 Age Range: 11 – 18 Average Class Size: 23 Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various Exam Results: GCSE (5 A* - C grades including English and Maths) Level 2 62%, A Level 94% Languages: French, German Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Roscoe, Broadgreen ST EDWARDS COLLEGE Sandfield Park, West Derby, L12 1LF 0151 281 1999 Headteacher: Mr J E Waszek Email: principal@stedwards.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.st-edwards.co.uk Type of School: Academy Pupils: 1200 Age Range: 11 – 18 Pre & After School Activities: Extra School Activities: Chess club, Choirs and Orchestras, Creative Writing Club, College Council, Da Vinci Club, Duke of Edinburgh, Greenpower Club, Public Speaking and Debating, Reading Club, Service through Faith and Sunday Club, Website Club and many more Sports Activities: Athletics, basketball, cheerleading, climbing, cricket, cross country, dance, hockey, netball, rounders, rugby, shotokan karate, softball, step aerobics, swimming, tennis, volleyball, waterpolo and many more Exam Results: Please see page 129* Languages: French, Spanish and Modern Languages for All (including Mandarin Chinese, Arabic, Italian, Russian and Portugese) Admission: Set criteria WEST DERBY SCHOOL 364 West Derby School, West Derby, L13 7HQ 0151 235 1333 Headteacher: Margaret Rannard Email: westderbyao@westderby.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.westderbyschool.co.uk Pupils: 1050 Age Range: 11 – 18 Extra School Activities: Chess, science, technology, music, drama, computer Sports Activities: Athletics, badminton, volleyball, football, hockey, cricket, golf, baseball, table tennis, Gifted & Talented Exam Results: Please see page 129*, A Level 97% Languages: French, Spanish Admission: LEA
WOOLTON ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE Beaconsfield Road, Woolton, L25 6EG 0151 288 1000 Headteacher: Mr Leslie Rippon Email: admin@sfx.liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.sfx.liverpool.co.uk Type of School: Foundation, Centre of Excellence for Maths and Computing Pupils: 1318 Age Range: 11 – 18 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Extra School Activities: Debating, music, art, drama, boys choir Sports Activities: Football, cricket, athletics, swimming, squash Exam Results: Please see page 129* Languages: Spanish, French Admission: LEA and school form ST JULIE’S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Speke Road, Woolton, L25 7TN 0151 428 6421 Headteacher: Tim Alderman
Email: reception@stjulies. liverpool.sch.uk Website: www.stjulies.org.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided, Specialist Language College Pupils: 1200 Age Range: 11 – 18 Extra School Activities: Dance & drama. There are five dance companies who have participated in regional and national competitions. Outside links – RADA, Liverpool Playhouse, Everyman Theatre. Arts Mark Gold Award Sports Activities: Regional & national competitions – gymnastics, netball, football, athletics, badminton, hockey, cross country Exam Results: Please see page 129* Languages: Spanish, German, French Admission: LEA SHOREFIELDS SCHOOL Dingle Vale, Dingle, L8 9SJ 0151 727 1387 Headteacher: Ms Alison Dearden Email: shorefields@shorefields.com Website: www.shorefields.com Type of School: Community Pupils: 719 Age Range: 11 – 18 Extra School Activities: Sports Activities: Netball, football, basketball, table tennis, badminton, fitness, dance, cheerleading Boxercise, aerobics, cricket, handball, hockey, tennis, athletics Exam Results: Please see page 129* Languages: Spanish, French Admission: LEA
KNOWSLEY HALEWOOD HIGHFIELD SCHOOL Baileys Drive, Halewood, L26 0TY 0151 288 8930 Headteacher: Mrs J Starkey (Acting) Email: highfield.de@knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Community Special Pupils: 38 Age Range: 6 – 16 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Sports Activities: Various Exam Results: Please see page 129* Languages: French, Spanish Admission: By appointment HALEWOOD CENTRE FOR LEARNING The Avenue, Halewood, L26 1UU 0151 477 8830 Principal: Mrs Ann Behan Email: admin@halewoodcfl.org.uk Website: www.halewoodcfl. knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Centre for Learning Exam Results: Please see page 129* Admission: KEA
HUYTON ALT BRIDGE SECONDARY SUPPORT CENTRE Wellcroft Road, Huyton, L36 7TA 0151 477 8310 Headteacher: Mr Barry Kerwin Email: altbridge.de@knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Community Special Pupils: 112 Age Range: 11 – 16 Average Class Size: 8 Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Trampolining, netball, football, boccia Exam Results: Please see page 129* Languages: Admission: Through education office CHRIST THE KING CENTRE FOR LEARNING Stockbridge Lane, Huyton, L36 3SD 0151 477 8800 Principal: Pat Tunna Email: admin@christtheking cfl.klear.org.uk Website: www.christthekingcfl. knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Centre for Learning Pupils: 501 Age Range: 11 – 16 Average Class Size: Exam Results: Please see page 129* Admission: KEA
HUYTON ARTS AND SPORTS CENTRE FOR LEARNING Seel Road, Huyton, L36 6DG 0151 477 8860 Principal: Mr Stuart Jamieson Email: admin@huytonartsand sportscfl.klear.org.uk Website: www.huytonartsand sportscfl.knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 1308 Age Range: 11 – 16 Extra School Activities: An extensive range of study support, enrichment and sports and arts activities Sports Activities: A wide range of on and off site activities Exam Results: Please see page 129* Admission: KEA KNOWSLEY PARK CENTRE FOR LEARNING Knowsley Park Lane, Huyton, L34 3NB 0151 477 8680 Principal: Mrs J Walker (Acting) Email: admin@knowsleypark cfl.klear.org.uk Website: www.knowsleypark cfl.knowsley.sch.uk Type of School: Centre for Learning Exam Results: Please see page 129* Admission: KEA ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CENTRE FOR LEARNING Roughwood Drive, Kirkby, L33 8XF 0151 477 8740 Principal: Mr P Bradley MSc Email: admin@allsaintscatholic cfl.klear.org.uk Website: www.allsaints.org.uk Type of School: Centre for Learning Pupils: 1221 Age Range: 11 – 18 Average Class Size: Exam Results: Please see page 129* Admission: KEA KIRKBY SPORTS COLLEGE – A CENTRE FOR LEARNING Bracknell Avenue, Kirkby, L32 9PP 0151 477 8710 Principal: Baljit Gandhi Email: admin@kirkbysports collegecfl.klear.org.uk Website: www.kirkbysports college.com Type of School: Centre for Learning Pupils: 1236 Age Range: 11 – 16 Exam Results: Please see page 129* Admission: KEA NEWSTEAD CENTRE Bracknell Avenue, Kirkby, L32 9PW 0151 477 8382 Headteacher: Mr Mike Marshall Email: newstead@knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Pupil Referral Unit Pupils: 95 Age Range: 11 – 16 Average Class Size: 9 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Sports Activities: Football team Admission: By referral only SPRINGFIELD SCHOOL Cawthorne Close, Kirkby, L32 3XQ 0151 549 1425 Headteacher: John Parkes Email: springfield.de@knowsley.gov.uk Website: www.springfield-school.org Type of School: Community Special Pupils: 76 Age Range: 3 – 19 Average Class Size: 7 Sports Activities: Sports club Exam Results: Please see page 129* Admission: Special criteria
PRESCOT TOWER COLLEGE Mill Lane, Prescot, L35 6NE 0151 426 4333 Principal: Miss Oxley Email: towercollege@lineone.net Website: www.towercollege.com Type of School: Independent Pupils: 530 Age Range: 3 – 16 Average Class Size:
Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: music, drama Exam Results: Please see page 129* Admission: Set criteria
STOCKBRIDGE VILLAGE THE ELMS SCHOOL Whitethorne Drive, Stockbridge Village, L28 1RX 0151 477 8350 Headteacher: Mrs Linda Lowe Email: theelms.de@knowsley.gov.uk Website: www.theelmsschool.com Type of School: Community Special Pupils: 111 Age Range: 2 – 19 Sports Activities: Various Admission: By referral
WHISTON ST EDMUND ARROWSMITH CATHOLIC CENTRE FOR LEARNING Cumber Lane, Whiston, L35 7DG 0151 477 8770 Principal: Mr Martyn Campbell Email: StEdarrow-sca@stedmund arrowsmithcfl.klear.org.uk Website: www.stedmundarrowsmith cfl.knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Centre for Learning (Secondary) Pupils: 1003 Age Range: 11 – 16 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Dance, Drama, Music, Technology Clubs (Textiles Club, Lego Club), Aim Higher, Gardening Club, Enterprise Club Sports Activities: Football, Basketball, Netball, Rounders, Skipping Class, Trampolining, Table Tennis, Badminton, Fitness Club, Fit for Life Club Exam Results: GCSE (5 A* - C grades including English and Maths) Level 2 51% Languages: English. MFL taught French Admission: KEA Associated Schools: St Lukes’ Prescot, St Leo’s Whiston, Our Lady’s Prescot, St John Fisher Knowsley, St Anne Huyton, St Aidan’s Huyton, St Aloysius Huyton, St Joseph’s Huyton Special Facilities: Disabled access to all areas., Outdoor facilities: All weather pitch, astro turf pitch, extensive field for sports, indoor and outdoor cricket nets, sports hall, athletic facilities, 21st century technology, computer aided design and manufacture facilities in Technology, dance and drama studios
SEFTON BOOTLE HILLSIDE HIGH Breeze Hill, Bootle, L20 9NU 0151 525 2630 Headteacher: Mrs L Schemilt Email: officehillside@fsmail.net Website: www.hillsidehigh.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 845 Age Range: 11 – 16 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Drama club, formula schools Sports Activities: Football, basketball, athletics, cricket, fitness, cross country, dance, netball, rugby, weight training, badminton, table tennis, cheerleading Exam Results: Please see page 129* Languages: Spanish, French Admission: SEA SAVIO SALESIAN COLLEGE Netherton Way, Bootle, L30 2NA 0151 521 3088 Headteacher: Father G Briody Email: admin.saviohigh@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.saviosalesian college.com
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Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 719 Age Range: 11 – 18 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Homework, club, computer club, cookery club Sports Activities: Football, netball, basketball, cricket Exam Results: Please see page 129* Languages: Spanish, French Admission: SEA ST AMBROSE BARLOW CATHOLIC HIGH Copy Lane, Bootle, L30 7PQ 0151 526 7044 Headteacher: Mr Steve Hall Email: stambrose@btconnect.com Website: www.stambrosebarlow.org Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 434 Age Range: 11 – 16 Average Class Size: 22 Extra School Activities: Sports, Arts, Drama, Dance, Holiday and after school revision clubs Sports Activities: Football, netball, dance, rugby, table tennis, mountain biking, badminton, fitness Exam Results: GCSE (5A* - C grades including English and Maths) Level 2 58% Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA and application form Associated Schools: St Benedicts, Holy Spirit, Our Lady of Walsingham ST GEORGE OF ENGLAND Fernhill Road, Bootle, L20 6AQ 0151 922 3798 Headteacher: Mrs L Wise Email: office@stgengland.co.uk Website: www.stgengland.co.uk Type of School: Specialist Engineering College Pupils: 344 Age Range: 11 – 16 Average Class Size: 20 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club, Homework Club, Activities Club Extra School Activities: Dance, Musical Theatre, Karate, Ballroom Dancing, Duke of Edinburgh, Climbing, Canoeing Sports Activities: Football, basketball, netball, badminton Exam Results: GCSE (5 A* - C grades including English and Maths) Level 2 52.87% Languages: Spanish, French Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Thomas Gray, Springwell Park, Linacre Primary
CROSBY CHESTERFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Chesterfield Road, Crosby, L23 9YB 0151 924 6454 Headteacher: Mr S Penney Email: head@chesterfieldhigh. sefton.sch.uk Website: www.chesterfieldhigh.co.uk Type of School: Specialist Sports College Pupils: 1291 Age Range: 11 – 18 Average Class Size: 30 Extra School Activities: Dance, tennis, basketball, media, IT Exam Results: Please see page 129* Languages: French, German, Spanish Admission: SEA Special Facilities: Dance studio, outdoor tennis courts, 2 sports media CROSBY HIGH De Villiers Avenue, Crosby, L23 2TH 0151 924 3671 Headteacher: Toni Oxton Grant Email: admin.crosbyhigh@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.crosbyhigh.org Type of School: Community Special Pupils: 146 Age Range: 11 – 16 Average Class Size: 12 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various Languages: French Admission: Statemented
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ST MARY’S COLLEGE Everest Road, Crosby, L23 5TW 0151 924 3926 Headteacher: Mr M Kennedy Email: office@stmarys.lpool.sch.uk Website: www.stmarys.ac Type of School: Independent Pupils: 766 Age Range: 0 – 18 Average Class Size: 15 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast and After School Clubs at The Mount Extra 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, D of E award scheme, stage band, orchestra, choirs, concert band, young writers, Lourdes group, drama club, puzzle club, science club, CCF, Spanish club, young LIFE, Eco-council Sports 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 including English and Maths) Level 2 98%, A Level 97% Languages: French, German, Spanish, Greek, Latin Admission: Interview, reference and examination Associated Schools: The Mount, St. Mary’s College Preparatory School, Bright Sparks & Early Years Special Facilities: St. Mary’s is a pioneer school on Merseyside in the inclusion of orchestral music as a normal feature of the School curriculum. All pupils are given the opportunity to play an orchestral instrument. The School also has its own Sports Centre and Games Field. MERCHANT TAYLOR’S BOY’S SCHOOL Liverpool Road, Crosby, L23 0QP 0151 928 3308 Headteacher: Mr D H Cook Email: d.cook@merchanttaylors.com Website: www.merchanttaylors.com Type of School: Independent day School Pupils: 797 Age Range: 7 – 19 Average Class Size: 22 Extra School Activities: Drama, music, choral, band, combined cadet force Sports Activities: Rugby, hockey, cross country, athletics, tennis, rowing Exam Results: GCSE (5 A* - C grades including English and Maths) Level 2 96.5%, A Level 100% Admission: By appointment MERCHANT TAYLOR’S GIRL’S SCHOOL Liverpool Road, Crosby, L23 5SP 0151 924 3140 Headteacher: Mrs L A Robinson Email: infomtgs@merchanttaylors.com Website: www.merchanttaylors.com Type of School: Independent Day School Pupils: 890 Age Range: 4 -19 Average Class Size: 22 Extra School Activities: Drama, music, choral, band, combined cadet force Sports Activities: Rugby, hockey, cross country, cricket, athletics, tennis, rowing Exam Results: GCSE (5 A* - C grades including English and Maths) Level 2 100%, A Level 100% Admission: By appointment SACRED HEART CATHOLIC COLLEGE Liverpool Road, Crosby, L23 5TF 0151 931 2971 Headteacher: Mr Ian Walker Email: admin.sacredhearthigh @schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.sacredheart. sefton.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided, Specialist Mathematics and Computing Pupils: 1468 Age Range: 11 – 18
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Average Class Size: 24 Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various Exam Results: Please see page 129* Languages: French, Spanish, Latin Admission: SEA Special Facilities: New Sports Hall ST MICHAEL’S CE HIGH St Michael’s Road, Crosby, L23 7UL 0151 924 6778 Headteacher: Dr Simon Hulme Email: admin.stmichaelshigh @schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.stmichaelshigh.com Type of School: C of E Voluntary Aided, designated specialist music with English college Pupils: 571 Age Range: 11 – 18 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various Exam Results: GCSE (5 A* - C grades including English and Maths) Level 2 55%, A Level 100% Languages: French, Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: St Luke’s Halsall CE Primary, Valewood Primary, St Nicholas CE Primary, St John’s CE Primary, Waterloo Primary
FORMBY FORMBY HIGH SCHOOL Freshfield Road, Formby, L37 3HW 01704 873100 Headteacher: Mr Brian Rourke Email: enquiries@formbyhigh.org Website: www.formbyhigh.org Type of School: Specialist school for Performing Arts and Science Pupils: 1014 Age Range: 11 – 18 Average Class Size: 29 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Homework club, course work and revision workshops, vast range of performing arts, sports and outdoor pursuit activities Sports Activities: Various Exam Results: GCSE (5 A* - C grades including English and Maths) Level 2 82.82%, A Level 99.46% Languages: French, Spanish, Latin Admission: SEA RANGE HIGH Stapleton Road, Formby, L37 2YN 01704 879315 Headteacher: Mr Graham Aldridge Email: admin.rangehigh@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.range.sefton.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 1187 Age Range: 11 – 18 Average Class Size: 26 Extra School Activities: African music group, soul group, orchestra, Russian, rockatom, foreign exchange and work experience visits, dance, Duke of Edinburgh Award, ski trips to Austria, watersports trips to France, theatre trips, Kielder Challenge Sports Activities: Football, netball, hockey, basketball, rugby, cricket, cross country, athletics, tennis Exam Results: Please see page 129*, A Level 97% Languages: French, German, Spanish, Italian Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Woodlands Primary, St Luke’s Primary Special Facilities: Specialist school for Maths & ICT
LITHERLAND LITHERLAND HIGH Sterrix Lane, Litherland, L21 0DB 0151 288 6750 Headteacher: Mr Jim Donnelly Email: admin.litherlandhigh@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.litherlandhigh.sefton.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 752 Age Range: 11 – 16 Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities:
Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Dance Company, exchange and study visits Sports Activities: Football, netball Exam Results: GCSE (5 A* - C grades including English and Maths) Level 2 47% Languages: Spanish, French, German, Italian Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Litherland Partnership ROWAN PARK Sterrix Lane, Litherland, L21 0DB 0151 222 4894 Headteacher: Mrs Jane Kelly Email: head.rowanpark@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.rowanpark.co.uk Type of School: Community Special Pupils: 118 Age Range: 2 – 19 Average Class Size: 8 Pre & After School Activities: After School club Sports Activities: Cricket, football, swimming, boccia Exam Results: Please see page 129* Admission: SEA Special Facilities: Autism classes, MDVI classes ST WILFRID’S CATHOLIC HIGH Orrell Road, Litherland, L21 8NU 0151 928 4543 Headteacher: Mr Almond Email: admin.stwilfridshigh@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.st-wilfrids.com Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 398 Age Range: 11 – 16 Extra School Activities: Drama, science club, history club Sports Activities: Football, netball, athletics, fishing, golf Exam Results: GCSE (5 A* - C grades including English and Maths) Level 2 52% Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Our Lady Star of the Sea, St Elizabeth’s, Our lady Queen of Peace, English Martyrs
MAGHULL DEYES HIGH Deyes Lane, Maghull, L31 6DE 0151 526 3814 Headteacher: Mrs Ann Stahler Email: admin@deyeshigh.co.uk Website: www.deyes.sefton.sch.uk Type of School: Specialist Science College Pupils: 1433 Age Range: 11 – 18 Exam Results: Please see page 129* Languages: Spanish, German, French Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Various local schools MAGHULL HIGH Ormonde Drive, Maghull, L31 7AW 0844 4773438 Headteacher: Mr Mark Anderson Email: school@maghullhigh.com Website: www.maghullhigh.com Type of School: Community Pupils: 1284 Age Range: 11 – 18 Average Class Size: 26 Extra School Activities: Dance, drama, music Sports Activities: Hockey, netball, football, basketball, badminton, tennis, rounders Exam Results: CGSE (5 A* - C grades including English and Maths) Level 2 43.2%, A Level 99% Languages: Spanish, French Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Various local schools MARICOURT CATHOLIC HIGH Hall Lane, Maghull, L31 3DZ 0151 330 3366 Headteacher: Mr Brendan McLoughlin Email: Maricourt@maricourt.net Website: www.maricourt.net Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 1493 Age Range: 11 – 18
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Average Class Size: Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Music, drama, dance Sports Activities: Various Exam Results: GCSE (5 A* - C grades including English and Maths) Level 2 69%, A Level 100% Languages: Spanish, French Admission: By set criteria Associated Schools: St George, Holy Rosary, St Gregory, St John Bosco Special Facilities: Fitness studio, drama & dance studio
SOUTHPORT BIRKDALE HIGH Windy Harbour Road, Southport, PR8 3DT 01704 577253 Headteacher: Mr G Loveridge Email: mail@birkdalehigh.co.uk Website: www.birkdalehigh.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 918 Age Range: 11 – 16 Average Class Size: 29 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Sports Activities: Football, cricket, table tennis, basketball Exam Results: GCSE (5 A* - C grades including English and Maths) Level 2 66.49% Languages: French, Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Various Special Facilities: ICT study rooms CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC HIGH & SIXTH FORM CENTRE Stamford Road, Southport, PR8 4EX 01704 565121 Headteacher: Mr James Lancaster Email: info@christtheking-school.com Website: www.christthekingschool.com Type of School: Voluntary Aided, Technology College Pupils: 1192 Age Range: 11 – 18 Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club
Extra School Activities: Contact school for details Sports Activities: Football, netball, badminton, tennis Exam Results: Please see page 129* Languages: French, Spanish Admission: SEA and set criteria Associated Schools: Various GREENBANK HIGH Hastings Road, Southport, PR8 2LT 01704 567591 Headteacher: Mrs P McQuade Email: headteacher@greenbank. sefton.sch.uk Website: www.greenbank.sefton. sch.uk Type of School: Language College Pupils: 860 Age Range: 11 – 16 Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club, Homework Club Extra School Activities: Sports clubs, school newspaper, musical activities of every kind, Interact group, dance Sports Activities: Football, netball, tennis, hockey, badminton, athletics, gymnastics, dance, basketball etc Exam Results: GCSE (5 A* - C grades including English and Maths) Level 2 67% Languages: French, German, Spanish, Russian, Chinese Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Various local MEREFIELD SCHOOL Westminster Drive, Southport, PR8 2QZ 01704 577163 Headteacher: (to be appointed) Email: admin.merefield@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.merefieldschool.co.uk Type of School: Community Special Pupils: 65 Age Range: 2 – 19 Pre & After School Activities: After School Club Exam Results: Please see page 129* Admission: SEA and other criteria MEOLS COP HIGH SCHOOL Meols Cop Road, Southport, PR8 6JS 01704 531180
Headteacher: Miss A Heaton Email: enquiries@meolscophigh school.co.uk Website: www.meolscophigh school.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 676 Age Range: 11 – 16 Exam Results: Please see page 129* Admission: SEA PETERHOUSE SCHOOL Preston New Road, Southport, PR9 8PA 01704 506682 Headteacher: Janet Allen (Acting) Email: peterhouse.admin@ autisminitiatives.org Website: www.peterhouseschool.com Type of School: Autism Special School Pupils: 51 Age Range: 5 – 19 Average Class Size: 8 Exam Results: Please see page 129* Admission: SEA and set criteria STANLEY HIGH Fleetwood Road, Southport, PR9 9TF 01704 228940 Headteacher: Ms S Heath (Acting Head) Email: admin.stanleyhigh@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.stanley.sefton.sch.uk Type of School: Community, Specialist Sports College Pupils: 840 Age Range: 11 – 16 Extra School Activities: School band, history interviews, charity work Sports Activities: Football, netball Exam Results: Please see page 129* Languages: German, French Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Various
THORNTON HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC HIGH Virgins Lane, Thornton, L23 4UL 0151 924 6451 Headteacher: Mrs Seddon Email: admin.holyfamilyhigh @schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.hfchsonline.ik.org
Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 767 Age Range: 11 – 18 Average Class Size: 27 Extra School Activities: Drama, web club, cheerleading Sports Activities: Football, cricket, netball Exam Results: Please see page 129* Languages: French, Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: St William of York, St Jerome’s, St Mary, Little Crosby, Our Lady of Compassion, Formby NEWFIELD SCHOOL & SPECIALIST COLLEGE Edge Lane, Thornton, L23 4TG 0151 934 2991 Headteacher: Mrs S Evans Email: admin.newfield@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Website: www.newfieldssc.co.uk Type of School: Community Special Pupils: 77 Age Range: 5 – 16 Average Class Size: 8 Sports Activities: Various Exam Results: Please see page 129* Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA and set criteria
Examination results sourced from schools or www.dcsf.gov.uk/ performancetables 5 September 2011 *No results available at time of going to press For more detailed GCSE results please go to www.dcsf.gov.uk
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My School Days Steve Smith – Ex-Olympic High Jumper
My School: De La Salle School in Croxteth, Liverpool now known as The De La Salle Academy. My Favourite Teacher: It was definitely Mr Laurence Delahunty. Favourite Subject at School: Easy question that one it has to be PE - I just loved doing any sports. Were you streetwise or a bit of a geek? I was without doubt streetwise. My Favourite Childhood Singer/Band: I was and still am a bit of a rocker so it has got to be Whitesnake - rock on!
My Favourite Extra-Curricular Activity: Sport - sport and more sport. Do you remember your first school crush? Yes - and that’s all I’m saying. My Favourite Book: It’s a bit of a cheat and I know it’s not a book but - Athletics Weekly is a must read for me! School Dinners: I was one of those strange people that liked school dinners. My Ambitions at School: My ambition was to go to University so that I could concentrate on my sport as well as gaining qualifications and still give me the chance to train full time.
Steve Smith is Britain’s most successful ever High Jumper and he is still the current British Record Holder with an amazing jump of 2 metres 37 or 7 ft 10". A record that was set 18 years ago. Steve was the inspirational captain of the British team for the European Championships in 1998. His rousing team talk set the tone for Britain’s most successful ever championships. A ruptured achilles tendon finished Steve’s career in 1999 at a time when he was the World number one and was seen by many as the favourite for the Sydney Olympics. Career Highlights: 1996: Olympic Bronze 1994: European Championship Silver 1994: Commonwealth Games Silver 1993: World Championship Bronze Since retirement he has gone on to be a successful restaurateur and a broadcaster for Sky, Channel 4 and the BBC. He is now a director of Raise the Bar, one of the country's leading Training and Development companies. Steve is one of the country's best and most sought after motivational sporting speakers
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