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Educate

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The Magazine for Parents and Pupils

September – December 2008

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Choosing a school

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Homework Help

Looking Back

Advice for parents

Phil Redmond’s Schooldays

Mersey Schools Guide Comprehensive listings

What’s on Guide Autumnal events

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Educate Contents 06/07

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Choosing a school Our top tips on choosing the right school for your child

We are Family For many parents, fostering is an ideal way to both ‘grow’ your family and give something back to the community.

85 Celebrating success Liverpool students celebrate success with Compact

09 Primary Schools Listings Your comprehensive guide to Merseyside’s Primary Schools

20 Educate News End of an era at Rice Lane Infants and Juniors schools

50 A helping hand When parents find themselves spending their evenings on their children’s homework, it’s time to get some advice.

53 Back to school Best buys

54 Educate News Five continents in one day

87 Act Together Schools act together against anti-sociable behaviour

88 Book Review What’s new and what’s hot in this seasons must reads

90 Students on the rise Students celebrate exam success

92 Arts in Focus Oh Brother! What a show

94 Sports News Sophie pulls out all the stops

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Viewpoint SATS - are they relevant?

Secondary Schools Listings Your comprehensive guide to Merseyside’s Secondary Schools

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What’s on Guide What’s happening around the region this autumn

Educate News School launches new curriculum

78 Educate News Jo08 is born

80 Meet the headteacher Mr Ian Andain, Broadgreen International School

100 Educate Competition Win tickets to see Disney’s Finding Nemo

102 My School Days Phil Redmond – Creative Director of Liverpool’s 2008 Capital of Culture

Welcome...

Welcome to the latest issue of Educate, in this issue we take a look at choosing the best school for your child, there are a number of questions that need to be answered and researched.

We also take a look at homework – parents have an important part to play in encouraging their children to appreciate the significance of homework and helping them to get the most out of the work.

We also have all the school news from Primary to Secondary, from retiring teachers to art, drama and sport.

Educate meets up with the teachers, Ian Andain, Headteacher of Broadgreen International School who tells us why the school is committed to education, both home and abroad.

We also speak to Jeannette Maidment, Headteacher of The Hamlets whose maxim is that education is the key to life.

For many parents, fostering is seen as an ideal way of helping children find a stable and secure environment and also contributing to their well-being. We also look to see how it can also benefit parents themselves.

We meet up with Phil Redmond, Creative Director of Liverpool’s Capital of Culture, director of Brookside, Hollyoaks and Grange Hill as he takes a stroll down Memory Lane and remembers his days at St Kevin’s, Kirkby.

Plus much much in our fully packed issue.

Published by Mersey Mirror, 36 Henry Street, Liverpool L1 5BS. Tel: 0151 709 7567 Fax: 0151 707 1678 Email: post@merseymirror.com Advertising Sales Manager Andy Rogers Tel: 0151 709 7567 Advertising Sales Liz Bold Tel: 0151 709 7567 Photography Tom Murphy Editorial Alan Birkett, Lucy Oliver, Marie Martin Design & Production Mersey Mirror, 36 Henry Street, Liverpool L1 5BS. Tel: 0151 706 7411 Email: post@merseymirror.com Distribution Barbara Troughton Tel: 0151 733 5492. Printed by Acorn Web Ltd. Educate magazine is published by Mersey Mirror.

The contents of this magazine are fully protected by copyright and nothing may be reprinted or reproduced without permission.

Disclaimer The information contained within Educate we believe to be correct at the time of printing, no responsibility can be accepted for errors or omissions. © Copyright Mersey Mirror 2007.

Many thanks to our front cover model: Elizabeth Richards and school pupil, Oscar Richards, model in our Choosing a School feature

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CARLETON HOUSE CATHOLIC PREPARATORY SCHOOL LYNDHURST ROAD, MOSSLEY HILL LIVERPOOL L18 8AQ

CHILDWALL CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL A Voluntary Aided School Founded by The Trustees of Salisbury House

Childwall CE School is a Church of England Voluntary Aided School for Boys and Girls in the age range 4-11 years and maintained by the Liverpool Education Directorate.

We at Childwall School welcome you as prospective parents whose children may join us for the first time, and look forward to a happy, contented and fruitful partnership over the coming years.

Tel: 0151 724 4880 Fax: 0151 724 6086 www.carltonhouse.co.uk

Our aim is to: • create a caring and happy community in which Christian values are upheld • Provide an education which will contribute to the children’s intellectual, social, moral, aesthetic, physical and spiritual development

Accredited by ISC, Member of ISA

A Catholic, Co-educational Preparatory School welcoming children of all denominations and faiths

• Establish positive home, school and church liaisons and a partnership with parents

As from September 2008 the admission number has been increased to 60

Childwall CE (Aided) Primary School, Woolton Road, Liverpool L16 0JD Headteacher: Mrs D S Shaw B.Ed. (Hons) Telephone: 0151 722 1553 Fax: 0151 722 4989 "And the child grew and became strong; He was full of wisdom and God’s blessings were upon Him." Luke 2:40

Age range 4-11

StCatholic Vincent de Paul Primary School

Excellent Success Rate in Entrance Exams and National Curriculum Tests

Pitt Street Liverpool L1 5BY Small class sizes

“Serving With Love … Striving For Excellence” ?

Opportunities to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities

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After school provision till 6.00pm ?

Visits to the school are welcomed “Carleton House School provides a high quality education within an environment that is highlighted by a deep care and concern for each pupil as a unique individual” Independent Schools Inspectorate June 2006

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OFSTED Oct 2007 - ‘St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School is an outstanding school.’

Convenient City Centre Location Places Available Breakfast Club: open from 7.30am Range of After-School Extra-Curricular Activities Two Computer Suites Educational Visits in our Private Minibus Healthy Schools Award Activemark Gold Basic Skills Quality Mark Liverpool Hope University Articled School Status Archdiocesan Religious Education Inspection “an outstanding school”

For further details, contact the Headteacher: Mr P Stewart on

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Choosing a School

When choosing the best school for your child, there are many things to look for. Is it a single sex or mixed environment? Is it important to attend a faith school? How far are you prepared to travel? There are a number of questions to ask yourself as you begin the search for your child’s school, and some that you may need to ask the schools themselves; we’ve put in the legwork to compile our top tips on choosing your child’s school.

Choosing a school: Getting started First Things First A child’s primary school plays a crucial part in their development during their early years, as this is the time when they will begin to develop their communication skills and acquire basic skills. If your child is happy at school at a young age, they are more likely to do well later in life, so it’s important to think about choosing an environment which you think will be stimulating for them. Attending a nursery attached to a school can be one way to get familiar with the school’s ethos, as can chatting to parents at the school gate and attending summer fayres and fundraising events. Looking up the school’s OFSTED report on the council website can help give you a feel for the school environment, but that should only be a starting point for you in your research.

When it comes to choosing a secondary school, it can get a little more difficult for parents to choose a school, so here’s our advice.

Individual Needs This should always be your first consideration when thinking about which school. If your child has particular educational or behavioural requirements then these need special consideration, and a school which offers the best support in this area would probably be the most suitable. You are likely to know whether your child fits into one of these categories before they go into Year 5, so use

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this time to speak to the teaching staff about what they suggest to be the best option.

If you suspect your child has a learning disability or a behavioural issue which hasn’t been diagnosed, speak to the school and ask to be put in touch with a professional. The same applies to access requirements and special dietary needs; most schools do cater for these instances, which are more common than you’d think.

Have Faith If you practise your religion and are keen to send your child to be educated at a faith school, getting involved with your local church, mosque or synagogue will give you a feel for the religious community you’ll be joining.

Some parents believe that a faith school can offer a ‘better’ education, with the children doing better in their exams, but unless you subscribe to the faith of the school, it may not be wise to send your child there. As a parent or guardian, you will be expected to attend religious services and occasions, and to educate your child in

the shared beliefs of the community. For other parents though, sending your child to a faith school can be a way of re-connecting with your religious beliefs and to start becoming involved again in the life of the community.

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about the schools you include and make sure you have the relevant application forms and

Mixed Groups Some schools are single sex based because the founders believed strongly in educating girls and boys separately. Some studies have found that pupils achieve better exam results in a single sex environment. Others will argue that children should grow up together as a better preparation for the workplace. By talking to other parents and following your own instincts, you may already have a good idea what you feel is right for your child.

Choosing single sex education may mean that your teenagers attend different schools though, so be aware how this may affect the rest of the family with separate journeys to make and different uniforms to buy.

Activities and specialisations Be aware of a school’s specialist status when making your applications. A specialist sports or language college could offer some fantastic advantages to young sports players and linguists, and if your child has a talent in a particular area it’s well worth researching which schools cater for that talent with extra classes and a greater range of activities.

Schools which offer residential trips and extracurricular clubs for every hobby have an instant appeal, so make a point of exploring what’s on offer for every age group when you attend an open day.

Opening Up Distance You may feel strongly about sending your child to a particular school, but if it’s some distance away it may be worth considering how the extra journey time

will affect your child and the rest of the family. How do you plan on them getting there? If you would need to drive them to school, think about the impact of this on your day, and theirs, as well as on traffic and congestion.

Schools which offer support to working parents in the form of breakfast and after-school clubs are often open from 8am, or earlier, until 6pm, but you will need to balance the advantages of the school against such a long day. With older children, if they can do their homework or join in extra curricular activities after school, you’ll know that they are developing happily and are occupied.

Open Days are the ideal opportunity to explore the school’s environment with your child, and as a family. Diarise these and make sure you attend, and be aware of looking at them while your child is in year 5, as it may be too late to leave your research until their final year in primary school. It’s important to get a feel for the staff, the other pupils and how they behave and seem to view the school for themselves. Not all schools have an ‘open door’ policy, in allowing parents to drop in for a chat and a tour, but many do, and this can be a useful way to get to speak to other pupils, who may be leading you around on a tour.

Help is at Hand Yvonne Rowlands is a choice advisor at the National Parent Partnership in Knowsley.

The organization operates in Liverpool, Sefton and Knowsley, and advises parents on choosing a school for the first time, choosing a secondary school, and moving school during the year. The choice advisors can offer guidance to parents on the admissions process, offer impartial advice and be available for one to one sessions. They encourage parents to visit schools; Yvonne said: “Our Choice Advice service is a free and impartial service for families who may find it difficult to navigate their way through the admissions process from primary school.

“I’d advise parents to make a list of some possible schools and collect as much information about each as possible. Look at the OFSTED report, the prospectus and performance tables, and include your child in the process. Their thoughts are really important.

Make sure you attend an open evening and talk to staff and pupils there, but be realistic

admission criteria to hand for your reference.”

Yvonne also has some crucial advice, that could easily be overlooked in your enthusiasm: make sure you hand in your application on time. You can check the closing dates with your local authority.

Remember, it’s common for parents to have concerns about their child moving to secondary school; don’t feel isolated as other parents are experiencing the same situation, and ask for help if you feel you need it.

Q&A Questions to ask yourself: Do our children need to attend the same school?

How will they get there each day? How long will the school day be for them?

Does this school offer them the best support for their dietary/access/learning requirements?

Questions to ask the school: Which subjects are offered at GCSE and A Level?

Do any special projects take place at the school?

Are there any special facilities?

Is the school’s linked to another, and what this will mean for your child?

Questions to ask other parents: How much homework do they receive weekly?

What is the range of school trips and after-school clubs What has been their experience of the school, and of PTAs and fundraisers?

Contacts: National Parent Partnership Network in Knowsley: 0151 443 3283 In Sefton: 0151 282 1405 In Liverpool: 0151 225 6030 Educate Mersey Schools Guide 2008

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PRIMARY SCHOOL LISTINGS

PRIMARY SCHOOLS LIVERPOOL AIGBURTH ST CHARLES’ CATHOLIC PRIMARY Tramway Road, L17 7JA 0151 727 5830 Headteacher: Mr Chris Davey Email: charles-ao@stcharles.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 124 Age Range: 4-11 Average Class Size: 21 Extra School Activities: Music clubs, choir, recorder group, dance Sports Activities: Athletics, football, rounders, cricket, SATS: (2006) KS2 English Level 4 100% Level 5 26%, Mathematics Level 4 96% Level 5 19%, Science Level 4 100% Level 5 22% Uniform: Boys grey shorts/trousers, white/grey/blue shirt, maroon pullover, maroon tie, grey socks. Girls as boys except grey skirt/pinafore, maroon cardigan, white/grey socks, black/grey tights, pine/light blue gingham dress.

Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA with set criteria Associated Schoolss: St Benedict’s Special facilities: Parent & Toddlers Open Day: March ST MICHAEL-IN-THEHAMLET PRIMARY Neilson Road, L17 7BA 0151 727 3215 Headteacher: Mr Paul Fleming Email: michaelhamlet-ao@stmichaelhamlet.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 428 Age Range: 4-11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Spanish Club plus others Sports Activities: Athletics & football SATS: KS2 English Level 4 86% Level 5 37%, Mathematics Level 4 74% Level 5 33%, Science Level 4 91% Level 5 51% Uniform: Blue Sweatshirt with Logo Grey Trousers/Skirt White Polo shirt with Logo Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Shorefields High, St Margaret CE, St Hilda CE & Arcbishop Blanch

Special facilities: Nursery & Parent Toddler group Open Day: By appointment SUDLEY INFANT Dundonald Road, L17 0AE 0151 727 1139 Parentline 0151 728 9639 Headteacher: Ms Ruth Thomas Email: sudleyi-ao@sudleyinf.liverpool.sch.uk Web: www.sudleyinfant school.co.uk Type of School: Community Age Range: 3-7 Pre & After School Activities: See Junior school entry.

Extra School Activities: Art & craft, sport, cooking, origami, multi skills etc Sports Activities: Varied over the year Uniform: Information available from school Admission: LEA Open Day: By appointment SUDLEY JUNIOR Aigburth Road, L17 6BH 0151 427 2941 Headteacher: Miss Marilyn Underwood Email: sudleyj-ao@sudleyjun.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 361 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 95% Level 5 45%, Mathematics Level 4 87% Level 5 39%, Science Level 4 98% Level 5 57% Uniform: Navy sweatshirt/ pullover & badge grey skirt/trousers Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Calderstones Open Day: By appointment THE HAMLETS PREPARATORY SCHOOL GDST 23 Belvidere Road L8 3TF 0151 471 1137 Headteacher: Miss Jeannette Maidment BA (Hons Durham), P.G.C.E. Email: j.steele@belvedere. gdst.net Web: www.gdst.net/hamlets Type of School: All girls with nursery, pre-prep and prep Pupils: 160 Age Range: 3-11 Pre & After School Activities:

Breakfast Club, After School Club and Holiday Clubs Extra School Activities: Numerous including yoga, photography, orchestra, choir, performing arts, tennis, art, puzzles, computer, archaeology Sports Activities: Weekly swimming lessons and PE with specialist tennis coaching SATS: Taken at year 6 with usually at least 75% achieving Level 5 and 100% Level 4 Languages – Spanish, French & Japanese Club Admission: Contact Mrs J Steele for a personally guided tour with the Headmistress and to arrange an assessment or taster day.

Associated Schools: Bluecoat, Merchant Taylors’ Girls Division, The Belvedere Academy – all Special Facilities – specialist Science Laboratory, Modern Languages Centre, Computerized Library, ICT/Technology Room, Art Studio, Music Room etc Open Day: Please contact Mrs J Steele at any time

AINTREE LONGMOOR COMMUNITY PRIMARY Hall Lane, L9 0EU 0151 521 5511 Headteacher: Mrs Alison Johnson Email: longmoorp-ao@longmoorpri.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 424 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 27 Extra School Activities: Range of activities.

Sports Activities: Ju Jitsu, tag rugby, dance, swimming, etc SATS: KS2 English Level 4 87% Level 5 47%, Mathematics Level 4 75% Level 5 26%, Science Level 4 87% Level 5 38% Uniform: Royal blue sweatshirt, white polo shirt, grey trousers/skirt, dark shoes.

Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Fazakerley High School, and other local schools including Church and Independent Open Day: By appointment RICE LANE INFANT Lynwood Road, L9 3AE 0151 525 9776 Headteacher: Mrs Lynda Robinson Email: ricelanei-ao@ricelaneinf.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 360

Age Range: 3-7 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various Uniform: Maroon knitwork with school badge, grey trousers/skirts, maroon/gold striped tie, pink summer dresses Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Rice Lane Juniors Open Day: By appointment RICE LANE JUNIOR Brockenhurst Road, L9 3BU 0151 525 3356 Headteacher: Mr Michael Ledsham Email: ricelanej-ao@ricelanejun.liverpool.sch.uk Web: www.inourschool.com /RICELANE/ricehomepage.htm Type of School: Community Pupils: 338 Age Range: 7-11 Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 78% Level 5 34%, Mathematics Level 4 79% Level 5 34%, Science Level 4 93% Level 5 51% Uniform: Burgundy jumper, white shirt, school tie, grey skirt/ trousers.

Admission: LEA Open Day: By appointment

ALLERTON BOOKER AVENUE INFANT Booker Avenue, L18 9SB 0151 724 1997 Headteacher: Mrs Esther Gibson Email: bookeri-ao@booker avenue-inf.liverpool.sch.uk Web: 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, multi-skills Uniform: Grey/blue trousers/ shorts/skirt/pinafore, white polo shirt or white/blue long sleeved shirt, navy blue sweatshirt/ cardigan with logo Languages: French club Admission: LEA Open Day: By appointment

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BOOKER AVENUE JUNIOR Booker Avenue, L18 9SB 0151 724 2941 Headteacher: Mr Jonathan McCausland Email: bookerj-ao@booker avenue-jun.liverpool.sch.uk Web: www.booker-junior.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 361 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 97% Level 5 63%, Mathematics Level 4 83% Level 5 56%, Science Level 4 92% Level 5 51% Uniform: Blue sweatshirt & logo Black skirt/trousers White Polo shirt & logo white shirt & blue grey tie Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Various Open Day: By appointment SPRINGWOOD HEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL Danefield Road, L19 4TL 0151 427 7759 Headteacher: Mr Phillip Daniels Email: springwood-ao@ springwood.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 210 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 27 Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 52% Level 5 15%, Mathematics Level 4 48% Level 5 3%, Science Level 4 64% Level 5 24% Uniform: Green/grey Languages: French Admission: LEA Special facilities: Swimming pool, music room Open Day: By appointment

music, Spanish Sports Activities: Football SATS: KS2 English Level 4 79% Level 5 42%, Mathematics Level 4 71% Level 5 24%, Science Level 4 86% Level 5 40% Uniform: Grey trousers & skirt white shirt & school tie Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Boys St Francis of Assisi. Girls Notre Dame/St John Bosco & Bellerive Special facilities: Nursery Open Day: June ANFIELD INFANT Anfield Road, L4 0TN 0151 263 1541 Headteacher: Mrs L Williams [Acting] Email: anfieldi-ao@anfieldinf.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Age Range: 3-7 Average Class Size: 30 Extra School Activities: Art & Craft, computer clubs Sports Activities: .Various Uniform: Maroon sweatshirt, white shirt, grey skirt/trousers Admission: LEA Open Day: By appointment ANFIELD JUNIOR Anfield Road, L4 0TN 0151 263 6418 Headteacher: Mr Allan Lund Email: anfieldj-ao@anfieldjun.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 297 Age Range: 7-11 Average Class Size: 27 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 84% Level 5 33%, Mathematics Level 4 79% Level 5 40%, Science Level 4 92% Level 5 54% Uniform: Maroon sweatshirt, white shirt/blouse, maroon/silver tie, grey trousers/skirt Admission: LEA Open Day: By appointment

ANFIELD ALL SAINTS’ CATHOLIC PRIMARY Oakfield, Anfield, L4 2QG 0151 263 9561 Headteacher: Mr Jeremy Barnes Email: allsaints-ao@allsaints. liverpool.sch.uk Web: www.allsaintsliverpool.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 506 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 26 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Choir,

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BRECKFIELD COMMUNITY PRIMARY Venice Street, L5 1TZ 0151 263 1728 Headteacher: Mrs Ruth Town Email: breckfieldp-ao@breckfield -pri-liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 169 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 23 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Homework club, Rise & Shine.

Sports Activities: Allsport, athletics SATS: KS2 English Level 4 40.9%,

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Mathematics Level 4 45.5%, Science Level 4 59% Level 5 5% Uniform: Bottle green sweater, white shirt, grey skirt/trousers, school tie.

Languages: English Admission: LEA Associated Schools: North Liverpool Academy Special facilities: Parent/ Toddler Group, Nursery Open Day: By appointment PINEHURST PRIMARY Pinehurst Avenue, L4 7UF 0151 263 1300 Headteacher: Mr J. Jolley Email: pinehursti-ao@pinehurstinf.liverpool.sch.uk Web: www.pinehurst-jun. liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 336 Age Range: 4-11 Average Class Size: 24 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 80% Level 5 17%, Mathematics Level 4 65% Level 5 17%, Science Level 4 88% Level 5 36% Uniform: Blue school sweatshirt, yellow polo shirt, grey trousers/ skirt.

Admission: LEA Open Day: By appointment ST MARGARET’S [ANFIELD] CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY Lower Breck Road, L6 4BX 0151 260 5522 Headteacher: Mrs M. A. McLellan Email: margarets-ao@stmargaretsanfield.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Controlled Pupils: 431 Age Range: 3-11 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 82% Level 5 34%, Mathematics Level 4 65% Level 5 19%, Science Level 4 90% Level 5 53% Uniform: Grey trousers or skirt, grey pullover or cardigan, white shirt or blouse, school tie and green gingham dresses in summer [optional], black shoes Languages: Spanish Associated Schools: Various Open Day: By appointment

BROADGREEN BROADGREEN PRIMARY Oakhill Road, L13 5UE 0151 228 6692

Headteacher: Ms Carol Machell Email: head@broadgreen primary.org.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 316 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 24 Extra School Activities: Art Sports Activities: Judo, football, cricket, tennis, netball.

SATS: KS2 English Level 4 84% Level 5 36%, Mathematics Level 4 80% Level 5 38%, Science Level 4 90% Level 5 64% Uniform: Green sweatshirt and polo shirts, yellow dresses.

Languages: French Admission: LEA and application form Special facilities: IT suites Open Day: By appointment

CHILDWALL ST PASCHAL BAYLON CATHOLIC PRIMARY Chelwood Avenue, L16 2LN 0151 722 0464 Headteacher: Mrs Clair Knowles Email: paschalbaylon-ao@stpaschalbaylon.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 353 Age Range: 5-11 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: KS2 English Level 4 94% Level 5 56%, Mathematics Level 4 85% Level 5 44%, Science Level 4 100% Level 5 73% Uniform: Purple Jumper/ cardigan grey skirt/trousers, white shirt & tie Languages: Spanish Admission: Application to Governors Associated Schools: Boys St Francis Xavier, girls St Julies.

Special facilities: Private nursery on site Open Day: October CHILDWALL VALLEY PRIMARY Craighurst Road, L25 1NW 0151 722 2544 Headteacher: Mr Kevin Basnett Email: childwallvalley-ao@ childwallvalley. liverpool.sch.uk Web: www.childwallvalley.org Type of School: Community Pupils: 129 Age Range: 3-11 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Drama, digital photography Sports Activities: Netball, football

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SATS: KS2 English Level 4 58% Level 5 8%, Mathematics Level 4 75% Level 5 33%, Science Level 4 75% Level 5 25% Uniform: Boys white polo shirt, cherry sweatshirt, black trousers, black shoes, grey socks, black fleece/waterproof coat. Girls as boys except cardigan, black skirt, black shoes, cherry & white gingham dress Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Open Day: September CHILDWALL CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY Woolton Road, L16 0JD 0151 722 1553 Headteacher: Mrs Diane Shaw Email: childwallp-ao@childwallpri.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 327 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: KS2 English Level 4 96% Level 5 45%, Mathematics Level 4 96% Level 5 63%, Science Level 4 98% Level 5 80% Uniform: Black/gold pullover, white shirt, school tie.

Languages: French Admission: Application to Governors Associated Schools: King David, Bluecoat, Liverpool College and all church high schools.

Open Day: June and October.

RUDSTON INFANT Rudston Road, L16 4PQ 0151 722 2435 Headteacher: Mrs Lynne Stembalski Email: rudstoni-ao@rudstoninf.liverpool.sch.uk 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, French, wake up and shake up Sports Activities: Ball skills, gymnastics Uniform: Grey sweatshirt, white polo shirt, grey trousers/skirt Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Rudston Juniors Open Day: By appointment

RUDSTON JUNIOR Rudston Road, L16 4PQ 0151 722 7595 Headteacher: Mr Anthony McKee Email: rudstonj-ao@rudstonjun.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 300 Age Range: 7-11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: After School Club Extra School Activities: Music, French Sports Activities: Football SATS: KS2 English Level 4 91% Level 5 56%, Mathematics Level 4 83% Level 5 51%, Science Level 4 98% Level 5 65% Uniform: Grey, maroon sweatshirt, white shirt, tie Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Gateacre Comprehensive Open Day: July

CITY CENTRE HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Fontenoy Street, L3 2DU 0151 236 9505 Headteacher: Mrs A Holleran Email: holycross-ao@holycrossst-marys.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 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 91% Level 5 27%, Mathematics Level 4 55% Level 5 36%, Science Level 4 73% Level 5 36% Uniform: Navy skirt/grey trousers/white blouse/shirt, striped tie/red school cardigan/ jumper/red wool badged blazer, available from Lazerwear Languages: French Admission: LEA Open Day By appointment PLEASANT STREET PRIMARY Pleasant Street, L3 5TS 0151 709 3802 Headteacher: Mrs Margaret Cunningham Email: pleasant-ao@pleasant street.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 210 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 47% Level 5 11%, Mathematics Level 4 68% Level 5 16%, Science Level 4 58% Level 5 16% Uniform: Red sweatshirt, blue polo top, grey trousers/blue skirt Languages: French Admission: LEA Open Day: By appointment ST NICHOLAS’ CATHOLIC PRIMARY Orthes Street, L3 5XF 0151 709 5532 Headteacher: Mrs Anne Edmondson Email: Nicholas-ao@st-nicholas. liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 165 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 English Level 4 88% Level 5 33%, Mathematics Level 4 75% Level 5 50%, Science Level 4 92% Level 5 67% Uniform: Grey trousers/skirt, blue school jumper, white polo shirt.

Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA and via School Open Day: By appointment ST VINCENT DE PAUL CATHOLIC PRIMARY Pitt Street, L1 5BY 0151 709 2572 Headteacher: Mr Philip Stewart Email: vincent-ao@stvincentdepaul.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 202 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 22 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Sports Activities: Football, tag rugby SATS: KS2 English Level 4 94% Level 5 78%, Mathematics Level 4 94% Level 5 56%, Science Level 4 94% Level 5 72% Uniform: Maroon sweatshirt, sky blue polo shirt Languages: Spanish & French Admission: Part time nursery places aged 3 years Special facilities: 2 computer suites, pupil support centre Open Day: By appointment

CROXTETH CROXTETH COMMUNITY PRIMARY Moss Way, L11 0BP 0151 546 3140 Headteacher: Mrs Frances Harrison Email: croxtethp-ao@croxtethpri.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community

Pupils: 219 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 28% Level 5 7%, Mathematics Level 4 41% Level 5 10%, Science Level 4 66% Level 5 7% Uniform: Navy sweatshirt, navy polo shirt Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Fazakerley High, Croxteth Comprehensive, Alsop, De La Salle, St John Bosco Open Day: By appointment OUR LADY AND ST SWITHIN’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Parkstile Lane, L11 0BQ 0151 546 3868 Headteacher: Mr Tony McCaul Email: swithin-ao@ourlady-stswithin.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 294 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Dancing & a variety of activities Sports Activities: Football and other various sports SATS: KS2 English Level 4 78% Level 5 22%, Mathematics Level 4 74% Level 5 22%, Science Level 4 94% Level 5 52% Uniform: Green jumper/ cardigan with logo, grey skirt/ trousers white shirt, green & gold tie Languages: French Admission: Application to governors Associated Schools: De la Salle and St John Bosco Special facilities: Nursery Open Day: Through Nursery

DOVECOT BLUEBERRY PARK PRIMARY Ackers Hall Avenue, L14 2DY 0151 233 2480 Headteacher: Mr Bernard Lawton Email: blueberryparkao@blueberrypark.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Primary Pupils: 335 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 24 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Football,

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netball, gymnastics, dance SATS: KS2 English Level 4 44% Level 5 7%, Mathematics Level 4 35% Level 5 9%, Science Level 4 45% Level 5 13% Uniform: Blue sweatshirt, white polo shirt, grey trousers/skirt Admission: LEA Special facilities: ICT Suite, Primary Learning Mentors Open Day: By appointment DOVECOT PRIMARY Grant Road, L14 0LH 0151 259 4065 Headteacher: Mrs Gillian Jones Email: dovecot-ao@dovecot. liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 175 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Youth club/ICT and others Sports Activities: Football/Tae Kwondo & others SATS: KS2 English Level 4 60% Level 5 6%, Mathematics Level 4 65% Level 5 18%, Science Level 4 90% Level 5 53% Uniform: Purple sweatshirt or Cardigan White Polo shirt Grey skirt/trousers Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Broadgreen High Special facilities: Nursery Open Day: July

EDGE HILL SMITHDOWN PRIMARY Chatsworth Drive, L7 6LJ 0151 709 6229 Headteacher: Mrs Robina Crowe Email: smithdownao@smithdown. liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 210 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Dancing class Sports Activities: Football SATS: KS2 English Level 4 44%, Mathematics Level 4 72%, Science Level 4 67% Level 5 11% Languages: French Uniform: Bottle green sweatshirt, yellow polo shirt, grey trousers/skirt Admission: LEA Open Day: By appointment ST HUGH’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Earle Road, L7 6HE 0151 733 2899 Headteacher: Mrs Collette Denby

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Email: hughs-ao@st-hughs. liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 140 Age Range: 4-11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Various by term timetable Sports Activities: Various by term timetable SATS: KS2 English Level 4 58% Level 5 13%, Mathematics Level 4 54% Level 5 4%, Science Level 4 71% Level 5 17% Uniform: Maroon sweat shirt & gold badge, gold polo shirt, gold badge Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Girls Bellerive, Boys St Benedict’s Open Day: By appointment

EVERTON FAITH PRIMARY Bute Street, L5 3LA 0151 207 1083 Headteacher: Sister Moira Meeghan Email: faith-ao@faith. liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided - Joint Faith school Pupils: 98 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: KS2 English Level 4 58% Level 5 25%, Mathematics Level 4 67% Level 5 25%, Science Level 4 83% Level 5 25% Uniform: Burgundy jacket & logo blue shirt & blue, gold, burgundy tie grey trousers & skirt Languages: French Admission: Application to school Associated Schools: Notre Dame Special facilities: Nursery Open Day: By appointment OUR LADY IMMACULATE CATHOLIC PRIMARY Northumberland Terrace, L5 3QF 0151 260 8957 Headteacher: Mrs Aine Brodie Email: immaculate-ao@ourlady immaculate.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 290 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

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SATS: KS2 English Level 4 70% Level 5 9%, Mathematics Level 4 82% Level 5 18%, Science Level 4 91% Level 5 36% Uniform: Royal blue/grey trousers/skirt blue shirt & blue tie with silver stripe Languages: French Admission: LEA & Governors Associated Schools: Notre Dame, De la Salle, Archbishop Beck Special facilities: Nursery Open Day: March/April THE BEACON CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY Heyworth Street, L5 3QG 0151 263 4206 Headteacher: Ms Sally Aspinwall Email: beacon-ao@beacon. liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Controlled Pupils: 197 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Chess, construction, arts & craft, drama, music Sports Activities: Golf, football, cricket, dance, basketball, rounders, cricket SATS: KS2 English Level 4 76% Level 5 29%, Mathematics Level 4 71% Level 5 24%, Science Level 4 86% Level 5 38% Uniform: Purple jumper / cardigan, grey skirt / trousers, white / gold polo shirt, white / purple checked dress.

Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schoolss: North Liverpool Academy, Alsop, Archbishop Blanche, St Margaret’s CE High School, Notre Dame Special facilities: ICT suite, Zoneparc playground, Foundation Stage Unit.

Open Day: By appointment WHITEFIELD PRIMARY Boundary Lane, L6 2HZ 0151 263 5976 Headteacher: Ms Helen O’Donnell Email: whitefield-ao@whitefield. liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 266 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 55% Level 5 10%, Mathematics Level 4 59% Level 5 17%, Science Level 4 76% Level 5 31% Uniform: Purple sweatshirt, white polo shirt, grey trousers/

skirt Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Mainly North Liverpool Academy Open Day: By appointment

FAIRFIELD PHOENIX PRIMARY Birchfield Road, L7 9LY 0151 228 3831 Headteacher: Mr Chris Muscatelli Email: phoenixp-ao@phoenixpri.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 182 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 22 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 72% Level 5 11%, Mathematics Level 4 50% Level 5 6%, Science Level 4 61% Level 5 22% Uniform: Red sweatshirt, yellow polo shirt, grey trousers/skirt Admission: LEA Open Day: By appointment ST SEBASTIAN’S CATHOLIC JUNIOR MIXED AND INFANT Holly Road, L7 0LH 0151 260 9697 Headteacher: Mr Dennis Hardiman [Executive Headteacher] Email: sebastians-ao@stsebastians.liverpool.sch.uk Web: www.stsebastianscatholic primary.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 309 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: KS2 English Level 4 80% Level 5 22%, Mathematics Level 4 88% Level 5 34%, Science Level 4 98% Level 5 49% Uniform: Navy blue and gold jumper or cardigan navy skirt/pinafore, boys grey shorts/ long trousers Languages: Spanish & Italian clubs Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Broughton Hall & Cardinal Heenan Special facilities: Nursery Open Day: By appointment

FAZAKERLEY BARLOWS PRIMARY Barlows Lane, L9 9EH 0151 525 2751 Headteacher: Mrs Jan Taylor Email: barlows-ao@barlows.

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liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 440 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After school clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Football, athletics, netball SATS: KS2 English Level 4 84% Level 5 40%, Mathematics Level 4 76% Level 5 20%, Science Level 4 96% Level 5 60% Uniform: Navy blue sweatshirt, white polo shirt, grey trousers/ skirt Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Various Open Day: By appointment FAZAKERLEY PRIMARY Formosa Drive, L10 7LD 0151 474 3060 Headteacher: Mr Gwilym Jones Email: fazakerleyp-ao@ fazakerley-pri.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 337 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 79% Level 5 31%, Mathematics Level 4 85% Level 5 26%, Science Level 4 92% Level 5 44% Uniform: Grey trousers/skirt, bottle green sweatshirt, gold polo shirt Languages: French Admission: LEA Open Day: By appointment HOLY NAME CATHOLIC PRIMARY Moss Pits Lane, L10 9LG 0151 525 3545 Headteacher: Mrs Anne Radford Email: holyname-ao@holy name.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 341 Age Range: 3-11 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 68% Level 5 19%, Mathematics Level 4 65% Level 5 23%, Science Level 4 84% Level 5 35% Uniform: Navy blue sweatshirt, blue polo shirt, grey trousers/skirt Admission: LEA Open Day: By appointment

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GARSTON BANKS ROAD JUNIOR MIXED INFANTS PRIMARY Banks Road, L19 8JZ 0151 427 4360 Headteacher: Mrs Susan Devereux Email: banksroad-ao@banksroad. liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 204 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 clubs plus others Sports Activities: Badminton, football, cricket, fencing, judo.

SATS: KS2 English Level 4 92% Level 5 63%, Mathematics Level 4 92% Level 5 50%, Science Level 4 92% Level 5 58% Uniform: Grey trousers/skirt, polo shirt & logo or white shirt & tie, silver grey sweatshirt or cardigan & logo Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: New Heys & St Benedicts Special facilities: Nursery Open Day: July CLARENDON COLLEGE Garston Old Road L19 9AF 0151 494 2094 Headteacher: Mr David Thomas Email: Type of School: Independent Pupils: 20 plus 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: Contact school Uniform: Boys/Girls: Blue shirts, navy jumper, grey/blue striped tie, navy trousers/skirt Languages: French, Spanish Admission: Contact school Open Day: Visit by appointment GARSTON CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY Holman Road, L19 5NS 0151 427 7517 Headteacher: Mr Rick Widdowson Email: garston-ao@garston cofe.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils 86 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 85% Level 5 54%, Mathematics Level 4

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77% Level 5 23%, Science Level 4 100% Level 5 38% Uniform: Purple polo, purple sweatshirt, grey trousers/ skirt/shorts, purple gingham summer dress and black shoes.

Languages: French Admission: LEA Open Day: July HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC PRIMARY Banks Road, L19 8JY 0151 427 7466 Headteacher: Mr Liam Mulcahy Email: holytrinity-ao@holy trinity.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntray Aided Pupils: 176 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 25 Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 81% Level 5 23%, Mathematics Level 4 100% Level 5 42%, Science Level 4 96% Level 5 69% Uniform: Red tie, white shirt, grey skirt/short trousers Admission: LEA Open Day: By appointment OUR LADY AND ST PHILOMENA’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Sparrow Hall Road, L9 6BU 0151 525 8552 Headteacher: Ms Maria Michniewski Email: philomenas-ao@ourladyst-philomenas.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 299 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: KS2 English Level 4 83% Level 5 42%, Mathematics Level 4 81% Level 5 42%, Science Level 4 89% Level 5 58% Uniform: Royal blue jumper & logo, grey skirt/shorts, white blouse/shirt, tie Languages: French Admission: LEA & application to school Associated Schools: De La Salle, St John Bosco Special facilities: Nursery Open Day: By appointment

GRASSENDALE GILMOUR INFANT South Bank Road, L19 9AR 0151 427 6306 Headteacher: Mrs Elizabeth Wylie Email: gilmours-ao@gilmour southbank.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Infant

Pupils: 224 Age Range: 3-7 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Childrens University Sports Activities: Varied Uniform: Girls, navy/grey skirts or trousers and blue/ red check dress boys grey or navy trousers navy sweatshirt or cardigan and logo Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Gilmour Juniors Special facilities: Nursery Open Day: By appointment GILMOUR JUNIORS Whitehedge Road, L19 1RD 0151-427 4682 Headteacher: Mr PJ Gibbons Email: gilmourj-ht@gilmourjun.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Junior Pupils: 237 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 88% Level 5 41%, Mathematics Level 4 95% Level 5 45%, Science Level 4 100% Level 5 79% Uniform: White shirt, polo shirt, tie, grey skirt/trousers, black shoes.

Languages: French, Spanish Admission: LEA Open Day: By appointment ST AUSTIN’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Riverbank Road, L19 9DH 0151 427 1800 [Headship Team] Mr Noel Vincent O’Neill Mr John Carney Email: austins-ao@staustins.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 486 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 94% Level 5 63%, Mathematics Level 4 86% Level 5 58%, Science Level 4 97% Level 5 67% Uniform: Boys-grey V-neck jumper & shorts. Girls white shirts & tie navy pinafore or pleated skirt Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: St Benedicts Open Day: September and November

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HUNTS CROSS HUNTS CROSS PRIMARY Kingsthorne Road, L25 0PJ 0151 486 1777 Headteacher: Mrs Judith Jackson Email: huntscross-ao@hunts cross.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 263 Age Range: 4-11 Average Class Size: 27 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Sports Activities: Cricket, football, swimming.

SATS: KS2 English Level 4 59% Level 5 5%, Mathematics Level 4 61% Level 5 12%, Science Level 4 83% Level 5 41% Uniform: Red/grey sweatshirt, white/red polo shirt, grey trousers/skirt Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Parklands, Halewood College Open Day: By appointment

KENSINGTON KENSINGTON INFANT Brae Street, L7 2QG 0151 263 6429 Headteacher: Mrs Jennifer Comish Email: kensingtoniao@kensingtoninf.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 215 Age Range: 3-7 Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Sewing, art, gym club, board games, cookery, gardening, Spanish Sports Activities: Football Uniform: Blue school sweatshirt, grey trousers/skirt, white polo shirt.

Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Open Day: By appointment KENSINGTON JUNIOR Brae Street, L7 2QG 0151 263 1911 Headteacher: Mr Bryn Gorry Email: kensingtonj-ao@ kensington-jun.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 200 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: KS2 English Level 4 66%

Level 5 17%, Mathematics Level 4 60% Level 5 19%, Science Level 4 66% Level 5 25% Uniform: Grey trousers/skirt, blue shirts, grey pullover/ cardigan, school tie, blue gingham dress Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Broadgreen, St Francis of Assisi Academy Open Day: November and June/July NEW PARK PRIMARY Butler Street, L6 9EU 0151 263 4447 Headteacher: Mrs Karen Hutchings Email: newpark-ao@new park.liverpool.sch.uk Web: www.newparkprimary.com Type of School: Community Pupils: 322 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 25 Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 68% Level 5 12%, Mathematics Level 4 56% Level 5 10%, Science Level 4 80% Level 5 22% Uniform: Red sweatshirt, blue polo shirt, grey trousers/skirt Languages: French Admissions: LEA Open Day: By appointment SACRED HEART CATHOLIC PRIMARY Hall Lane, L7 8TQ 0151 709 1782 Headteacher: Mr Charles Daniels Email: sacred-ao@sacred heart.liverpool.sch.uk Web: www.lmu.livjm.ac.uk/ SacredHeart Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 168 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 80% Level 5 8%, Mathematics Level 4 60% Level 5 12%, Science Level 4 80% Level 5 36% Uniform: Red jumper, school tie, white shirt, grey trousers/skirt Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Open Day: By Appointment ST ANNE’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Overbury Street, L7 3HJ 0151 709 1698 Headteacher: Mrs Janice Shields Email: annes-ao@stannes.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided

Pupils: 207 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Football, basketball SATS: KS2 English Level 4 88% Level 5 24%, Mathematics Level 4 76% Level 5 28%, Science Level 4 84% Level 5 24% Uniform: Royal blue sweatshirt, white polo shirt, grey trousers/ skirt Admission: LEA Open Day: June ST MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Guion Street, L6 9DU 0151 263 8460/263 2995 Headteacher: Mr Anthony Hegarty Email: michaels-ao@stmichaels.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 340 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: KS2 English Level 4 71% Level 5 22%, Mathematics Level 4 78% Level 5 21%, Science Level 4 88% Level 5 28% Uniform: Navy jumper/cardigan, blue/white blouse, grey trousers, navy blue skirt/slip Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: St Francis of Assisi Academy Open Day: By appointment

KIRKDALE KIRKDALE, ST LAWRENCE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY Fonthill Road, L4 1QD 0151 922 2775 Headteacher: Mrs Jenny Forshaw Email: kirkdale-ao@kirkdale. liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 222 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 27 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Gardening, art, ICT Sports Activities: Football SATS: KS2 English Level 4 44% Level 5 4%, Mathematics Level 4 59% Level 5 11%, Science Level 4 78% Level 5 37% Uniform: Navy blue school sweatshirt, white school polo shirt, grey trousers/skirt

Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Alsop High School Open Day: By appointment ST JOHN’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Sessions Road, L4 1SR 0151 922 1924 Headteacher: Mrs Eileen McBirnie Email: johnsi-ao@st-johnsinf.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 379 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 57% Level 5 18%, Mathematics Level 4 57% Level 5 18%, Science Level 4 71% Level 5 24% Uniform: Blue sweatshirt, white polo or shirt/tie, grey trousers/ skirt Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Open Day: By appointment

KNOTTY ASH KNOTTY ASH PRIMARY Thomas Lane, L14 5NX 0151 228 4222 Headteacher: Mr Tim Byrne Email: knottyash-ao@knotty ash.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 272 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 30 Extra School Activities: Signing, singing choirs Sports Activities: Football, athletics SATS: KS2 English Level 4 80% Level 5 23%, Mathematics Level 4 77% Level 5 20%, Science Level 4 86% Level 5 54% Uniform: Red school sweatshirt, red polo shirt, grey trousers/skirt Languages: German Admission: LEA Open Day: By appointment

MOSSLEY HILL CARLETON HOUSE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Lyndhurst Road, L18 8AQ 0151 724 4880 Headteacher: Mr Peter Andrew Email: Carleton@carleton house.fsbusiness.co.uk Web: 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:

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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: (2006) KS2 English Level 4 95% Level 5 69%, Mathematics Level 4 95% Level 5 79%, Science Level 4 100% Level 5 89% Uniform: Girls: grey tunic, blue check open neck blouse, blazer, grey socks/tights, black shoes.

Boys: grey short trousers, blue shirt, blazer, grey socks, black shoes, cap.

Languages: French Admission: Entry at age and informal assessment, subsequent years English, mathematics Open Day: March. Visits welcome DOVEDALE INFANT Herondale Road, L18 1JX 0151 733 4232 Headteacher: Mrs Jane Noble Email: dovedalei-ao@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 Uniform: Bottle green sweatshirt, grey trousers/skirt, white polo shirt.

Languages: German Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Dovedale Junior Open Day: By appointment DOVEDALE JUNIOR Herondale Road, L18 1JX 0151 733 2713 Headteacher: Mr Nik Smith Email: dovedalej-ao@dovedalejun.liverpool.sch.uk Web: www.dovedalejun.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 340 Age Range: 7-11 Average Class Size: 30 Extra School Activities: Chess, reading, sewing, tap dancing.

Sports Activities: Football, athletics, tag rugby, netball SATS: KS2 English Level 4 93% Level 5 47%, Mathematics Level 4 85% Level 5 28%, Science Level 4 93% Level 5 51% Uniform: Bottle green sweatshirt, white polo shirt, grey trousers/skirt Languages: German Admission: LEA Special facilities: Smartboards, computer suite Open Day: By appointment

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GREENBANK PRIMARY Mossley Avenue, L18 1HG 0151 522 5748 Headteacher: Ms Debra Mendy Email: greenbank-ao@green bank.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 415 Age Range: 4-11 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 55% Level 5 16%, Mathematics Level 4 51% Level 5 16%, Science Level 4 59% Level 5 14% Uniform: Burgundy sweatshirt, white polo shirt, black/grey trousers/skirt Languages: German Admission: LEA Associated Schools: various including Calderstones, Broadgreen Open Day: By appointment ST ANTHONY OF PADUA CATHOLIC PRIMARY Sands Road, L18 8BD 0151 724 3233 Headteacher: Mrs Paula Jacobs Email: padua-ao@st-anthony padua.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 178 Age Range: 4-11 Maximum 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 48%, Mathematics Level 4 84% Level 5 16%, Science Level 4 97% Level 5 61% Uniform: Brown sweatshirt, gold polo shirt, grey trousers, brown skirt/pinafore Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Various Open Day: By appointment

NETHERLEY BELLE VALE COMMUNITY PRIMARY Besford Road, L25 2QF 0151 487 8571 Headteacher: Mrs Janet Potter Email: bellevale-ao@belle vale.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 275 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

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SATS: KS2 English Level 4 68% Level 5 8%, Mathematics Level 4 50% Level 5 13%, Science Level 4 47% Level 5 5% Uniform: Navy blue jumper, cardigan, sweatshirt, pale blue polo shirt, navy/black trousers/ skirt.

Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Various Open Day: July NORMAN PANNELL PRIMARY Brownbill Bank, L27 7AE 0151 487 7718 Headteacher: Mr Alan Price Email: norman-ao@norman pannell.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 226 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 65% Level 5 12%, Mathematics Level 4 65% Level 5 15%, Science Level 4 74% Level 5 29% Uniform: Grey trousers/skirts, maroon sweatshirt, sky blue polo shirt Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Gateacre Community Comprehensive Special facilities: New swimming pool Open Day: By appointment ST GREGORY’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Montreal Road, L27 7AG 0151 498 4313 Headteacher: Mrs Patricia Melia Email: gregory-ao@stgregorys.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 230 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 26 Sports Activities: Cricket, golf, rounders, netball, swimming, athletics SATS: KS2 English Level 4 75% Level 5 21%, Mathematics Level 4 64% Level 5 14%, Science Level 4 64% Level 5 29% Uniform: Royal blue jumpers/cardigan, grey trousers/skirt white shirt/blouse Languages: French, Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Saint Francis Xavier, St Julie’s Open Day: On application

NORRIS GREEN BROAD SQUARE PRIMARY Broad Square, L11 1BS 0151 226 1117 Headteacher: Ms Elaine Spencer Email: broadsquarej-ao@broad

square-jun.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 295 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Sport and Dance SATS: KS2 English Level 4 93% Level 5 33%, Mathematics Level 4 90% Level 5 35%, Science Level 4 93% Level 5 35% Uniform: Maroon tops, white shirt/blouse, grey trousers/skirts Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Alsop High School Open Day: On application LEAMINGTON PRIMARY Leamington Road, L11 7BT 0151 284 7848 Headteacher: Ms Marie Egerton-Jones Email: leamingtoni.ao@leaming ton-inf.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 370 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 81% Level 5 19%, Mathematics Level 4 79% Level 5 33%, Science Level 4 93% Level 5 74% Uniform: Navy jumper/blouse, white shirt/blouse, grey trousers/skirts Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Alsop High School Open Day: July MONKSDOWN PRIMARY Frinstead Road, L11 1HH 0151 226 1606 Headteacher: Mr Anthony Davies Email: monksdownao@monksdown.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 310 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 80% Level 5 24%, Mathematics Level 4 80% Level 5 27%, Science Level 4 84% Level 5 49% Uniform: Grey trousers/skirts, navy blue jumper, red polo shirt Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Local secondaries Open Day: By appointment

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Rudston Infant School Headteacher Mrs. L. Stembalski

“The school cares for its pupils extremely well and ensures that they leave thoroughly prepared for the next stageof their education” “Pupils really enjoy the exciting and stimulating range of activities on offer” (Ofsted 2007)

Opportunities for all Breakfast & After School Provision Family Learning Variety of after school clubs Visit our new website at www.rudstoninfants.com Rudston Infant School

Rudston Road, Liverpool L16 4PQ T: 0151 722 2435 F: 0151 281 5770 E: rudstoni-ao@rudston-inf.liverpool.sch.uk

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RANWORTH SQUARE PRIMARY Ranworth Square, L11 3DQ 0151 226 1740 Headteacher: Mrs Eryl Owen Email: ranworth-ao@ranworth square.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 167 Age Range: 4-11 Average Class Size: 23 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Music, brass, violins, woodwind and guitars, art and craft, computers and board games Sports Activities: Girls and boys football teams, other inter school competitions, netball, tag rugby SATS: KS2 English Level 4 59% Level 5 7%, Mathematics Level 4 62% Level 5 7%, Science Level 4 69% Level 5 28% Uniform: Burgundy sweat shirts, pale blue shirt, grey trousers/ skirts Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Open Day: June ST TERESA’S CATHOLIC JUNIOR Utting Avenue East, L11 1DD 0151 226 5020 Headteacher: Mr David O’Brien Email: st.teresas@merseymail.com or teresasj-ao@st-teresas-jun. liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 300 Age Range: 7-11 Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities: Various Extra School Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 73% Level 5 18%, Mathematics Level 4 68% Level 5 11%, Science Level 4 85% Level 5 26% Uniform: Royal blue jumper/ cardigans, white shirt/blouses, red tie, grey trousers/skirts Languages: French, Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: St John Bosco, De La Salle Open Day: June ST TERESA OF LISIEUX CATHOLIC INFANT Utting Avenue East, L11 1DD 0151 226 5018 Headteacher: Mrs Angela Williams Email: stol-ao@st-teresaof lisieux.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 300 Age Range: 3-7 Average Class Size: 22 Extra School Activities: Art, craft, music Uniform: Royal blue sweatshirt, grey shorts/skirt, pale blue polo shirt.

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Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: St Teresa’s Junior Open Day: By appointment WELLESBOURNE PRIMARY Abbotsford Road, L11 5BA 0151 226 9765 Headteacher: Mrs Glenys Daniels Email: wellesbourneao@wellesbourne.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 345 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 69% Level 5 5%, Mathematics Level 4 60% Level 5 5%, Science Level 4 76% Level 5 14% Uniform: Green sweatshirt, white polo shirt, grey trousers/skirt Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Various, Croxteth Open Day: October/November

OLD SWAN ST ANNE’S [STANLEY] CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY Prescot Road, L13 3BT 0151 228 1506 Headteacher: Mr Paul Bolger Email: stanley-ao@stannesstanley.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 367 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: After school care Extra School Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 84% Level 5 30%, Mathematics Level 4 80% Level 5 32%, Science Level 4 88% Level 5 44% Uniform: Burgundy tops, grey trousers/skirts Languages: French Admission: LEA Open Day: On application ST CUTHBERT’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Aviemore Road, L13 3BB 0151 228 4137 Headteacher: Mr Dennis Hardiman [Executive Headteacher] Email: cutherberts-ao@stcuthberts.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 154 Age Range: 3-11

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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: KS2 English Level 4 65% Level 5 13%, Mathematics Level 4 78% Level 5 30%, Science Level 4 87% Level 5 35% Uniform: Royal blue sweatshirt, kilted skirt, school tie, grey trousers.

Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Broughton Hall, Cardinal Heenan Open Day: By appointment and CD available ST OSWALD’S CATHOLIC INFANT St Oswald Street, L13 5SB 0151 228 8436 Headteacher: Miss J Mosinski 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 Uniform: Boys: bottle green sweatshirt, white polo shirt, grey trousers, Girls: Bottle green cardigan/sweatshirt, white blouse, green skirt Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: St Oswald’s Catholic Junior Open Day: July ST OSWALD’S CATHOLIC JUNIOR Montague Road, L13 5TE 0151 259 4580 Headteacher: Miss Sue Jones Email: oswaldj-ao@st-oswaldsjun.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 349 Age Range: 7-11 Extra School Activities: Contact school Sports Activities: Contact school SATS: KS2 English Level 4 85% Level 5 45%, Mathematics Level 4 80% Level 5 27%, Science Level 4 82% Level 5 36% Uniform: As infants school Admission: LEA Open Day: By appointment

SEFTON PARK AUCKLAND COLLEGE 65 Parkfield Road, L17 4LE 0151 727 0083 Principal: Mr Anthony Akaraonye

Email: info@auckland college.com Web: www.auckland college.com Type of School: Independent Pupils: Mixed [ approx 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: Contact school Uniform: Grey blazer blue/black/gold kilt, black trousers, black jumper edged in gold and blue, white shirt, gold and blue tie and black shoes Languages: Spanish Admission: Tour, day visit, recent report, feedback meeting, appointment with Principal.

Associated Schools: Contact Auckland Special facilities: Lab, IT Suite Open Day: Contact for individual tours, open days throughout year.

SPEKE MIDDLEFIELD PRIMARY Alder Wood Avenue, L24 2UG 0151 486 4106 Headteacher: Mrs Paula Judd Email: middlefield-ao@middle field.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 300 Age Range: 3-11 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Football SATS: KS2 English Level 4 79% Level 5 40% Mathematics Level 4 81% Level 5 42%, Science Level 4 79% Level 5 58% Uniform: Burgundy sweatshirt, white polo shirt, grey trousers/ skirt Admission: LEA Open Day: By appointment STOCKTON WOOD PRIMARY All Saints Road, L24 3TU 0151 486 1778/486 2471 Headteacher: Mrs Susannah Stacey Email: stocktonwoodj-ao@stock tonwood-jun.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 320 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Saturday gym club

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A Perfect Nursery in the City Centre Dukes & Duchesses Day Nursery is committed to creating a safe and secure environment in which: • Every child is happy and stimulated • Every child's efforts are valued • Every child has the opportunity to develop knowledge, skills and understanding according to his or her abilities and regardless of their race, culture and gender • Children learn to respect and look after each other • Values parents as the primary educators of their child For Further details or to arrange a visit call 0151 709 1186 www.dukesandduchesses.co.uk

All children will benefit from sessions in our fantastic sensory studio

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Educate Primary School News A million smiles Staff and pupils at St Matthew’s Catholic Primary were delighted to welcome famous author and screenwriter Francis CottrellBoyce to school.

As part of their celebrations for the National Year of Reading, pupils have enjoyed reading Frank’s book “Millions” and they were delighted when he agreed to visit them in school.

Frank shared his first reading of his new short story “The Government of Ted”.

Headteacher, Veronica McDonnell, said: “The pupils were spellbound by Frank’s reading and thoroughly enjoyed the story. They also had the opportunity to ask questions about Frank’s life as an author.”

The rest of the day involved further activities led by Storyteller Maria Whatton.

Use your loaf!

School children from Monksdown Primary school, Liverpool used their loaves when they took part in Warburtons Road Safety campaign.

Warburtons supplied pupils with high visibility vests.

Headteacher Anthony Davies said: “Our Year 2 children participated in a number of Road Safety lessons supplied by Warburton's. They were taught how to cross the road safely and to become aware of potential dangers on the road. These lessons were in conjunction with Kerb Craft and other initiatives such as Walking Wednesday, which encourage children to walk to school to promote a healthier lifestyle.

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Teachers sign out after 42 years

End of an era

When Headteachers Lynda Robinson and Michael Ledsham retired from Rice Lane Infant and Junior schools, Walton, they left behind a void which will be difficult to fill.

Together both teachers had notched up 42 years at Rice Lane. Lynda Robinson, Headteacher at Rice Lane Infants, said: “I have been at

this school for 16 years and I am very sad about leaving, I will miss the children and the spontaneity of everything involved with the children.

But I am looking forward to chilling out in my retirement, holidaying with the family and friends”.

Also retiring was Michael Ledsham who has been at Rice Lane Juniors for 26

years, he said: “I have been the longest serving Headteacher in Liverpool, but now is the time to spend some time with the family.

“I will hopefully keep a hand in education, it will be a wrench and I will miss the children and parents, I will certainly miss the residentials with the children at Cholomendy”.

Hola to attaché The staff and pupils of St Sebastian’s Primary School, Liverpool received a prestigious guest recently, when the Spanish Education Attaché visited the school to award them with National Spanish Primary School of the Year 2007/08.

St Sebastian’s is a designated Centre of Excellence for Spanish, and has taught the subject for the past five years.

“My visit to St Sebastian’s was one of the most unforgettable and emotional moments in my professional

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life in the UK,” said Jose Antonio del Tejo.

The Attaché was also

invited to present some of the pupils with Language examination certificates.

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Childrens project a winner

‘Blooming’ good idea The Reception Class pupils from St Thomas’ School in Lydiate have created their own “Garden Centre”!

The project started in the Spring time when the children planted their own bedding plant seeds as they normally do every year.

However, this year the idea of a school “Garden Centre” literally grew and grew and soon the children had masses of plants ready to sell for the Summer time to parents, families and school neighbours.

The children grew their

seedlings in a green house and then planted them out into tubs and hanging baskets. The idea was so successful that a special day was held to invite parents to buy the plants. Picture courtesy: Maghull & Aintree Star

St Michael in the Hamlet Community Primary School, Liverpool has a new and wonderful community garden.

Headteacher, Paul Flemming, said: “We began about two years ago, it has been a long, sometimes heartbreaking process but the result has been well worth it.

“The Wildlife Garden has been built, designed and funded through the remarkable efforts of the children, parents and carers and their families, staff and people from the local community.

“The garden provides them with more than just green space for growing things!

School subjects can be delivered in more imaginative ways. It creates opportunities to discuss wider topics through reference and analogies to the garden, nature, life and the environment”.

Top marks for school A Kirkby primary school has been given top marks by Government inspectors.

A report described Simonswood Primary as an “outstanding” school that lives up to its motto, “To achieve all that is possible and believe in oneself”.

The curriculum is described as “outstanding” as is the special needs co-ordinator, who gives “expert guidance” to support staff who are in turn praised for their work with pupils with special needs.

Parents say their children “run into school and come out smiling” and they also praise the Play and Stay sessions that develop parents’ ability to

Tree-mendous effort

Time of their lives

interact with their children”.

Head teacher Phil Newton said: “This is a tribute to the outstanding work and effort of all the staff and pupils here.

“It confirms what we all feel about our marvelous school and it’s great to get such praise for what we do, day in, day out.”

Pupils from Eccleston Lane Ends Primary School recently buried a time capsule in the school grounds with the help of infrastructure workers from Morgan Est, who were replacing the water main.

Louise Wilson from Morgan Est, said: “We are really looking forward to burying a snapshot of life in 2008 which we hope future generations will enjoy learning about in years to come.”

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Educate Primary School News Sunglasses the order of the day

What a bright idea!

Anyone visiting Our Lady of Good Help Primary School in Wavertree found themselves in need of a pair of sunglasses as they were greeted by a more than colourful sight.

Staff and children dazzled parents and other visitors to the school with the crazy, colourful outfits they were sporting as part of their support for Wear Bright for Sight Day, a dress down day with a difference. Following their colourful fundraising efforts, the school managed to raise a fantastic £115 for the charity.

The annual fundraising day is organised by Henshaws Society for Blind People which provides practical, caring and imaginative services to the blind and partially sighted.

Designs on the future

Prizegiving Girls from The GDST Hamlets Prep School celebrated a fantastic school year at St George’s Hall, in July.

Pupils (aged 3-11 years) received well-deserved awards to recognise a huge range of talents and achievements from fluency in Spanish and French, to mathematical prowess, musical attainment and artistic flair !

A fifty -strong choir of Hamlets’ girls led this tremendous celebration – performing challenging items like the four-part song, ‘Jericho’.

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Springwell Park Primary School, Bootle, was recently awarded the bronze medal for 'The Best In The North West' Design and Technology Awards ceremony recently held at Bolton Technology and Innovation College.

The award was given following their work during science and technology week, when the whole school worked on various food technology activities.

The overall themes were centred around healthy eating, food from different cultures (linked to capital of culture) and community activities.

The children experienced trips to Church Farm on the Wirral, local supermarkets and enjoyed visits from SETPOINT, Sefton Catering and Sefton Primary Care Trust. Parents also got involved with Squash Nutrition, who made soup

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from raw vegetables (which they served on the playground to the children) and by attending their food fair at the end of the week in school.

The school was sponsored and supported by St George

of England Specialist Engineering College.

Pictured below are: Ryan Banner, Stephen Atkinson, Lauren Uittermark and Richard Dauber who gave the presentation in Bolton.

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Children remember Craig

If you go down to the woods today!

Our special friend Children at 'Phoenix Primary and Nursery School', have a special new member of their school fraternity. 'Spotty Bear' a life sized lovable, cuddly character makes numerous visits to the school throughout the school year.

As one of the incentives to boost the schools attendance

and punctuality figures, the schools new attendance officer Dianne Neeves who is a very special friend of 'Spotty' invites him along to help her and the children by meeting and greeting the children into school each day.

The only condition is that the children must be in school

and on time each day to collect a spot from their new friend, and stick them on to special bookmarks that they have been given previously.

When they manage to collect all five for each day of the special week they all receive a special certificate in recognition.

Spectacular playground The children and staff of Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School in Everton, have been working together with their elected school council to design the outdoor play and teaching spaces for foundation stage and key stage one pupils.

Some years ago the children designed an amphitheatre and garden area, this has now become one of the three focal areas for the improved design, incorporating artificial grass, a giant storytelling chair and a number of sheltered and sunshaded areas with huge coloured sails for sun protection.

The school took the opportunity to launch these spectacular play areas during

Book Week.

The children dressed as their favourite story book characters and prepared refreshments for everyone with the help of the school cook.

The day was deemed a great success by everyone, in the words of the children: “Our gardens and playgrounds are fantastic, its great for making dens, there are lots of different places to play and learn in”.

Back in November 2007 the children of Years 4/5/6 at Nine Trees School in Huyton were taught as part of a lesson reasons why we hold Remembrance Sunday.

They decided to raise money for Craig Lundberg, a local soldier injured while on operational tour in Iraq in 2007. Craig who was in the Duke of Lancaster’s received serious injuries and as a result of that was blinded for life.

Craig now helps to raise money for ‘Freddie Fund’ a charity set up to help the blind and other charities.

Headteacher, Mr Shaw, said: “The children came up with lots of ideas for fundraising and one of them was a sponsored bike ride/walk (putting the skills they have just been taught to good use).

“Craig along with his granddad were warmly greeted as they came into the school, we held a special assembly, and presented them with a cheque for £880.

“Craig thanked everyone for their kind donations, and kindly donated ‘Freddie the Bear’ to the school for all their efforts.

Freddie is the mascot for ‘Freddie Fund’ and the children can now take the bear home and write in a diary.

“Craig said it was such a special day and was astonished by the amount of money raised, and they have agreed to visit the school again in the near future”.

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SATS: KS2 English Level 4 38%, Mathematics Level 4 33% Level 5 2%, Science Level 4 40% Level 5 11% Uniform: Navy blue shirt/cardigan, sky polo, navy skirts, black trousers Languages: French Admission: LEA Open Day: By appointment ST AMBROSE CATHOLIC PRIMARY Alderfield Drive, L24 7SF 0151 425 2306 Headteacher: Mr Anthony Buckley Email: ambrose-ao@stambrose.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 231 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 78% Level 5 24%, Mathematics Level 4 86% Level 5 49%, Science Level 4 97% Level 5 62% Uniform: Bottle green school jumper/cardigan, bottle green pinafore/skirt, school tie, grey short trousers/skirt Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: St Benedicts Open Day: By appointment ST CHRISTOPHER’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Tarbock Road, L24 0SN 0151 486 2835 Headteacher: Mr Peter Price Email: christophersj-ao@stchristophers-jun.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Volunatry Aided Pupils: 370 Age Range: 3-11 Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 75% Level 5 23%, Mathematics Level 4 77% Level 5 13%, Science Level 4 92% Level 5 33% Uniform: Royal blue sweatshirt, white polo shirt, grey short trousers/skirt Admission: LEA Open Day: By appointment

STONEYCROFT CORINTHIAN COMMUNITY PRIMARY Inigo Road, L13 6SH 0151 228 5806 Headteacher: Mr Gary Crockett Email: corinthian-ao@ corinthian.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 404 Age Range: 3-11

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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 96% Level 5 42%, Mathematics Level 4 86% Level 5 37%, Science Level 4 88% Level 5 51% Uniform: Grey jumper, school tie, white shirt, grey trousers/ skirt Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Holly Lodge, West Derby, Broadgreen Open Day: By appointment

TOXTETH BEAUFORT PARK PRIMARY Upper Essex Street, L8 6QB 0151 708 6466 Headteacher: Ms Caroline Wheatley Email: beaufort-ao@beaufort park.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community with resource provision for children with complex learning difficulty Pupils: 165 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 20 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club, extended school provision at St Johns after school club Extra School Activities: Arts & crafts, music lessons, sports clubs Sports Activities: Various, football, netball SATS: KS2 English Level 4 54% Level 5 12%, Mathematics Level 4 42%, Science Level 4 62% Level 5 19% Uniform: Red jumper with school logo, white polo shirt, grey trousers/skirt Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Shorefields Open Day: By appointment KINGSLEY COMMUNITY PRIMARY Eversley Street, L8 2TU 0151 709 6727 Headteacher: Ms Elaine Rees Email: kingsley-ao@kingsley. liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 230 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 52% Level 5 4%, Mathematics Level 4 52% Level 5 4%, Science Level 4 60% Level 5 24% Uniform: Purple sweatshirt, yellow polo shirt, grey/black

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trousers/skirt Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Open Day: By appointment MATTHEW ARNOLD PRIMARY & DINGLE LANE CHILDREN CENTRE Dingle Lane, L8 9UB 0151 233 4900 Headteacher: Mr Gary Mason Email: arnold-ao@matthew arnold.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 209 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 23 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast and After School clubs SATS: KS2 English Level 4 80% Level 5 36%, Mathematics Level 4 88% Level 5 36%, Science Level 4 92% Level 5 68% Uniform: Blue tops, grey trousers/skirts Languages: French Admission: LEA Open Day: By appointment OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL CATHOLIC PRIMARY North Hill Street, L8 8BQ 0151 727 5336 Headteacher: Mr Joe Welsh Email: carmel-ao@ourladymount carmel.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 184 Age Range: 3-11 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Dancing Sports Activities: Football SATS: KS2 English Level 4 59% Level 5 22%, Mathematics Level 4 72% Level 5 16%, Science Level 4 84% Level 5 28% Uniform: Royal blue jumper with school logo and tie, grey trousers/ skirt Admission: LEA Open Day: By appointment ST CLEOPAS’ CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY Beresford Road, L8 4RP 0151 727 1725 Headteacher: Miss Jaqueline Fleetwood Email: cleopas-ao@stcleopas.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Controlled Pupils: 244 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Cheerleading, dance, recorder Sports Activities: Football etc SATS: KS2 English Level 4 87% Level 5 32%, Mathematics Level 4 84% Level 5 29%, Science Level 4 94% Level 5 32%

Uniform: Navy blue/gold tops, navy blue trousers/skirts Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Shorefields Open Day: By appointment ST FINBAR’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY South Hill Road, L8 9RY 0151 727 3963 Headteacher: Mrs Rita Bibby Email: finbars-ao@stfinbars.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 172 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 23 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast and After School clubs Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 70% Level 5 15%, Mathematics Level 4 60% Level 5 10%, Science Level 4 75% Level 5 15% Uniform: Grey tops, grey trousers, white/blue shirt/blouse Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Bellerive, St Benedicts Open Day: By appointment ST MALACHY’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Park Street, L8 6XJ 0151 709 3682 Headteacher: Mr Joseph Welsh Email: malachys-ao@stmalachys.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 186 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 26 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 67% Level 5 19%, Mathematics Level 4 56% Level 5 19%, Science Level 4 70% Level 5 26% Uniform: Burgundy/pale blue, grey trousers Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Various Open Day: By appointment ST MARGARET OF ANTIOCH CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY Upper Hampton Street, L8 1TR 0151 709 7719 Headteacher: Mr James Craig Email: antioch-ao@st-margaret ofantioch.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 109 Age Range: 3-11 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Compuer, homework, healthy

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Clarendon College

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Pupils 3-16, no more than 14 children per class From ages 3-5 FREE child places still available!

Our Nursery class offers Montessori education in which children learn in a prepared environment allowing them to develop at their own pace and giving them confidence in their own abilities thus ensuring early goals are achieved.

Infants and Juniors follow the National Curriculum. Senior children pursue GCSE courses.

Before and after school supervision is available.

There is after school tuition to prepare children for the Secondary Education exams (open to all school children).

Contact us today to find out more about this proven teaching method which has been successful the world over.

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eating clubs Sports Activities: Football, netball SATS: KS2 English Level 4 58% Level 5 8%, Mathematics Level 4 50%, Science Level 4 67% Level 5 8% Uniform: Black sweatshirt, white polo shirt, grey trousers/skirt Admission: LEA Open Day: By appointment ST PATRICK’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Upper Hill Street, L8 5UX 0151 709 1062 Headteacher: Mr Terence Kirwan Email: patricks-ao@stpatricks.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 170 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Art club Sports Activities: Gym club SATS: KS2 English Level 4 84% Level 5 42%, Mathematics Level 4 95% Level 5 42%, Science Level 4 95% Level 5 47% Uniform: Bottle green tops, grey trousers/skirts Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Bellerive, Liverpool Academy Open Day: July ST SILAS’ CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY High Park Street, L8 3TR 0151 727 6067 Headteacher: Mrs Jane Ngenda Email: silas-ao@stsilas.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Controlled Pupils: 184 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 68% Level 5 20%, Mathematics Level 4 88% Level 5 16%, Science Level 4 84% Level 5 40% Uniform: Royal blue sweatshirt, white polo shirt, grey trousers/ skirt, black shoes Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Shorefields Open Day: By appointment WINDSOR COMMUNITY PRIMARY Upper Hill Street, L8 8JE 0151 709 6769 Headteacher: Ms Ann Elford Email: windsor-ao@windsor. liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community

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Pupils: 183 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 18 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 85% Level 5 35%, Mathematics Level 4 80% Level 5 30%, Science Level 4 80% Level 5 20% Uniform: Red tops, grey trousers/skirts Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Shorefields Open Day: By appointment

TUEBROOK LISTER INFANT SCHOOL Green Lane, L13 7DT 0151 228 4069 Headteacher: Mrs Jean McEwan Email: listerdrivei-ao@listerdriveinf.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Infants/nursery Pupils: 225 Age Range: 3-7 Average Class Size: 29 Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various Uniform: Navy blue joggers, blue polo shirts Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Lister Junior Open Day: By appointment LISTER JUNIOR SCHOOL Green Lane, L13 7DT 0151 228 4196 Headteacher: Mr Simon King Email: listerdrivej-ao@listerdrivejun.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 263 Age Range: 7-11 Average Class Size: 30 Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 76% Level 5 11%, Mathematics Level 4 73% Level 5 30%, Science Level 4 89% Level 5 38% Uniform: Navy blue sweatshirt, pale polo shirts, grey trousers/skirt Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: West Derby Comprehensive, Holly Lodge Open Day: July ROSCOE INFANT Alison Road, L13 9AD 0151 226 1536 Headteacher: L. Stembalski Email: roscoei-ao@roscoeinf.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: Contact school Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various

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Uniform: Contact school Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Roscoe Junior Open Day: By appointment ROSCOE JUNIOR Ballantyne Road, L13 9AL 0151 226 1118 Headteacher: Mrs Amanda Anders Email: roscoej-ao@roscoejun.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 244 Age Range: 7-11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 73% Level 5 21%, Mathematics Level 4 63% Level 5 15%, Science Level 4 84% Level 5 29% Uniform: Red jumpers/cardigans, grey trousers/skirts Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: West Derby Comprehensive, Holly Lodge Open Day: By appointment ST CECILIA’S CATHOLIC INFANT Snaefell Avenue, L13 7HB 0151 220 2153 Headteacher: Mrs Margaret Buckley Email: ceciliasi-ao@st-ceciliasinf.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Foundation Pupils: 200 Age Range: 3-7 Average Class Size: 27 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast and After School clubs Extra School Activities: Dance Sports Activities: Football, multisport SATS: n/a Uniform: Maroon/grey Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: St Cecilia’s Junior Open Day: By appointment ST CECILIA’S CATHOLIC JUNIOR Green Lane, L13 7EA 0151 228 1760 Headteacher: Mr Charles Coyne Email: ceciliasj-ao@st-ceciliasjun.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 218 Age Range: 7-11 Average Class Size: 29 Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 80% Level 5 13%, Mathematics Level 4 78% Level 5 22%, Science Level 4 87% Level 5 46%

Uniform: Contact school Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Broughton Hall, Cardinal Heenan Open Day: By appointment

VAUXHALL THE TRINITY CATHOLIC PRIMARY Eldon Place, L3 6HE 0151 207 2304 Headteacher: Mrs Patricia Deus Email: trinity-ao@thetrinity. liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 375 Age Range: 4-11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast and After School clubs Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 65% Level 5 15%, Mathematics Level 4 60% Level 5 7%, Science Level 4 84% Level 5 18% Uniform: Purple jumpers/cardigans, White polos, grey trousers/skirts Languages: French Admission: Set criteria Associated Schools: Notre Dame, Archbishop Beck Special facilities: Special needs support Open Day: By appointment

WALTON ARNOT COMMUNITY PRIMARY Arnot Street, L4 4ED 0151 286 1400 Headteacher: Mr Neil Shenton Email: arnot-ao@arnot. liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 283 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 51% Level 5 9%, Mathematics Level 4 60% Level 5 17%, Science Level 4 86% Level 5 43% Uniform: Green top, grey trousers/pinafore Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Alsop Open Day: By appointment BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC INFANT Hunslet Road, L9 9JQ 0151 525 3528 Headteacher: Mrs Catherine Dolley Email: blessedi-ao@blessed sacrament-inf.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided

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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 and champion challenge Uniform: Red sweatshirt & logo Grey trousers/skirt Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Blessed Sacrament Catholic Junior Special facilities: Nursery Open Day: By appointment BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC JUNIOR Cedar Road, L9 9AF 0151 525 9600 Headteacher: Mrs Ann Daly Email: blessedj-ao@blessed sacrament-jun.liverpool.sch.uk Web: www.blessedsacramentjun.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 415 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 and CC4G Sports Activities: Football, athletics, netball, cricket, etc SATS: KS2 English Level 4 90% Level 5 43%, Mathematics Level 4 83% Level 5 31%, Science Level 4 93% Level 5 51% Uniform: Boys: grey trousers, white shirt, grey v-necked sweater, school tie, dark shoes.

Girls: grey skirt/trousers/pinafore, white blouse, school tie, grey cardigan, v-necked sweater, dark shoes, red gingham dress.

Languages: Spanish Admission: Set criteria Associated Schools: Archbishop Beck and Maricourt Open Day: By appointment FLORENCE MELLY PRIMARY Bushey Road, L4 9UA 0151 226 9806 Headteacher: Mr Alan Reeves Email: florencej-ao@florence melly-jun.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 424 Age Range: 3-11 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 82% Level 5 29%, Mathematics Level 4 82% Level 5 58%, Science Level 4 89% Level 5 58% Uniform: Royal blue tops, grey trousers/skirts Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Open Day: By appointment

GWLADYS STREET PRIMARY AND NURSERY Walton Lane, L4 5RW 0151 525 0843 Headteacher: Mrs Kate M Maunder Email: gwlady-ao@gwladys street.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 501 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 81% Level 5 17%, Mathematics Level 4 64% Level 5 22%, Science Level 4 93% Level 5 66% Uniform: Royal blue and gold Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Open Day: By appointment NORTHCOTE PRIMARY SCHOOL Cavendish Drive, L9 1HW 0151 284 1919 0151 233 4610 Headteacher: Mr Roy Morgan Email: northcote-ao@northcote. liverpool.sch.uk Web: www.northcoteschool.com Type of School: Community Primary Pupils: 350 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, tagrugby, tennis, cricket, rounders, netball, swimming, watersports, athletics SATS: KS2 English Level 4 68% Level 5 16%, Mathematics Level 4 77% Level 5 20%, Science Level 4 80% Level 5 36% Uniform:- Navy blue and yellow Languages: Polish Admission: LEA and set criteria Main Associated Schoolss: Alsop High School, Hillside High School Special facilities: Nursery, sports hall, I.C.T. suite Open Day: June ST FRANCIS DE SALES CATHOLIC INFANT AND NURSERY Margaret Road, L4 3RX 0151 525 8489 Headteacher: Miss Clare Suffield Email: desalesi-ao@stfrancisdesales-inf.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 390 Age Range: 3-7 Average Class Size: 24 Pre & After School Activities:

Breakfast & After School clubs Uniform: Green jumper, white shirt, school tie, grey trousers/ skirt Admission: LEA Open Day: By appointment ST FRANCIS DE SALES CATHOLIC JUNIOR MIXED Hale Road, L4 3RL 0151 525 7602 Headteacher: Mrs Ellen Seymour Email: desalesj-ao@stfrancisdesales-jun.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 399 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 85% Level 5 51%, Mathematics Level 4 91% Level 5 48%, Science Level 4 96% Level 5 70% Uniform: Girls: McBeth top, kilt, royal blue sweater Boys: blue top, grey trousers Languages: Spanish Admission: Set criteria Associated Schools: Various Special facilities: Special needs support Open Day: By appointment ST MATTHEW’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Queens Drive, L4 8UA 0151 226 1871 Headteacher: Mrs Veronica McDonnell Email: matthewsj-ao@stmatthews-jun.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 389 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 84% Level 5 39%, Mathematics Level 4 60% Level 5 21%, Science Level 4 82% Level 5 26% Uniform: Royal blue sweatshirt, grey trousers/skirt/pinafore, school tie, white polo shirt, yellow polo in summer, blue and white checked dress.

Languages: French, Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: De La Salle, St John Bosco Special facilities: Two IT Suites, new hall.

Open Day: By appointment WALTON ST MARY CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY Bedford Road, L4 5PU 0151 525 2498

Headteacher: Mr E Flood Email: walton-ao@walton-stmary.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Controlled Pupils: 238 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Dance etc.

Sports Activities: Football etc.

SATS: KS2 English Level 4 76% Level 5 18%, Mathematics Level 4 82% Level 5 30%, Science Level 4 88% Level 5 61% Uniform: Telephone school for details Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Alsop Open Day: By appointment

WAVERTREE CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC PRIMARY Meadway, L15 7LZ 0151 722 3462 Headteacher: Mrs J Hennigan Email: christ-ao@christtheking. liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 347 Age Range: 4-11 Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 94% Level 5 40%, Mathematics Level 4 89% Level 5 40%, Science Level 4 98% Level 5 55% Uniform: Maroon jumper/cardigan with logo, white shirt, maroon & gold tie, grey trousers/skirt/pinafore, summer dress - pink and white.

Languages: Spanish, French Admission: VA Governing Body and LA procedures Associated Schools: St Julies, St Francis Xavier Open Day: November HEY GREEN COMMUNITY PRIMARY Taunton Street, L15 4ND 0151 733 1719 Headteacher: Mrs Susan Doyle Email: heygreen-ao@hey green.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 200 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 4 100% Level 5 35%, Mathematics Level 4

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88% Level 5 18%, Science Level 4 100% Level 5 35% Uniform: Green sweatshirt/ cardigan, polo shirt/blouse, grey trousers/skirt Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Childwall Comprehensive Open Day: By appointment KING DAVID PRIMARY Beauclair Drive, L15 6XH 0151 722 3372 0151 722 3469 Headteacher: Ms Rachel Roberts Email: kingdavidp-ao@kingdavid -pri.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 409 Age Range: 4-11 Extra School Activities: Chess, orchestra, high five, choir Sports Activities: Football, athletics, tag rugby SATS: KS2 English Level 4 98% Level 5 53%, Mathematics Level 4 98% Level 5 55%, Science Level 4 98% Level 5 84% Uniform: School sweater, navy blue, white shirt/blouse, school tie, grey skirt/pinafore, blue and white check summer dress, grey shorts/trousers, school cipah for Jewish boys, black/brown shoes.

Admission: Application form with set criteria Open Day: By appointment LAWRENCE COMMUNITY PRIMARY Lawrence Road, L15 0EE 0151 733 2556/733 3558 Headteacher: Mr Mark Rigby Email: lawrence_school_uk @yahoo.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 471 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 24 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast and After School clubs Sports Activities: Football, fencing, judo, athletics SATS: KS2 English Level 4 76% Level 5 24%, Mathematics Level 4 85% Level 5 26%, Science Level 4 91% Level 5 54% Uniform: Royal blue tops, grey trousers/skirts Languages: Spanish, French, Arabic, Bengali, Urdu Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Childwall Comprehensive, Calderstones Open Day: By appointment MOSSPITS INFANT Mosspits Lane, L15 6UN 0151 722 2122 Headteacher: Mrs Barbara Woosey Email: mosspitsi-ao@mosspitsinf.liverpool.sch.uk Web: www.mosspits.com Type of School: Community

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Infant Pupils: 180 maximum Age Range: 4 -7 years Average Class Size: 27 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast and After School clubs Extra School Activities: Spanish, jujitsu Sports Activities: Dance, gym and games Uniform: Royal blue, grey Languages: Liverpool Language Academy hold a class after school depending upon numbers Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Mosspits Junior Open Day: By appointment MOSSPITS JUNIOR Mosspits Lane, L15 6UN 0151 722 1716 Headteacher: Mr James Milne Email: mosspitsj-ao@mosspitsjun.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 220 Age Range: 7-11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Gardening club, drama, music Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 95% Level 5 48%, Mathematics Level 4 91% Level 5 38%, Science Level 4 96% Level 5 77% Uniform: Royal blue sweatshirts, grey trousers/skirt Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Various Open Day: By appointment NORTHWAY PRIMARY Northway, L15 7JQ 0151 722 3540/722 1024 Headteacher: Mr Paul Anderson Email: northway-ao@northway. liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 244 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 89% Level 5 46%, Mathematics Level 4 82% Level 5 21%, Science Level 4 93% Level 5 29% Uniform: Royal blue, grey trousers/skirt Admission: LEA Open Day: By appointment OUR LADY OF GOOD HELP CATHOLIC PRIMARY South Drive, L15 8JL 0151 733 6937 Headteacher: Mrs Susan Horncastle Email: goodhelp-ao@ourladyof goodhelp.liverpool.sch.uk

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Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 141 Age Range: 4-11 Average Class Size: 20 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Ballroom dancing, chess, music, dance Sports Activities: Football etc SATS: KS2 English Level 4 80% Level 5 25%, Mathematics Level 4 75% Level 5 45%, Science Level 4 80% Level 5 60% Uniform: Navy blue sweatshirt/ cardigan, pale blue polo shirt, navy skirt, grey trousers Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: St Julies, St Francis Xavier Open Day: By appointment ST CLARE’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Garmoyle Close, L15 0DW 0151 733 4318 Headteacher: Mr Michael Hennessey Email: clares-ao@stclares.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 250 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 30 Sports Activities: Netball, dance.

SATS: KS2 English Level 4 86% Level 5 24%, Mathematics Level 4 83% Level 5 41%, Science Level 4 93% Level 5 45% Uniform: Red jumper, shirt, school tie, grey trousers/skirt Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Bellerive, St Francis Xavier Open Day: By appointment WAVERTREE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY Rose Villas, L15 8HJ 0151 733 1231 Headteacher: Mr Maurice Challenor Email: wavertree-ao@waver tree.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Controlled Pupils: 211 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 24 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 57% Level 5 19%, Mathematics Level 4 62% Level 5 10%, Science Level 4 67% Level 5 10% Uniform: Yellow polo, royal blue sweatshirt, grey trousers/skirts Languages: French Admission: LEA

Associated Schools: Childwall Comprehensive Open Day: By appointment

WEST DERBY BLACKMOOR PARK JUNIOR Leyfield Road, L12 9HB 0151 228 3250 Headteacher: Mr Martin Davies Email: blackmoorparkj-ao@ blackmoorpark-jun.liverpool. sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 356 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 77% Level 5 21%, Mathematics Level 4 74% Level 5 34%, Science Level 4 86% Level 5 34% Uniform: Royal blue tops, grey trousers/skirts Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: West Derby, Holly Lodge Open Day: July EMMAUS CHURCH OF ENGLAND AND CATHOLIC PRIMARY Fir Tree Drive South, L12 0JE 0151 233 1414 Headteacher: Mr Alan Williams Email: emmaus-ao@emmaus. liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 489 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 30 Extra School Activities: Choir, orchestra, art club, recorder Sports Activities: Netball, athletics, football, fencing, ju-jitsu SATS: KS2 English Level 4 93% Level 5 43%, Mathematics Level 4 87% Level 5 45%, Science Level 4 95% Level 5 72% Uniform: Purple pullover/ cardigan & logo, grey skirt/ trousers, white shirt, purple tie Languages: French Admission: Apply to school Associated Schools: Various Special facilities: Nursery Open Day: By appointment MAB LANE JUNIOR MIXED AND INFANT Mab Lane, L12 6QL 0151 259 4282 Headteacher: Mrs June Todd Email: mablane-ao@ mablane.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 280 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 20 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club

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Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 74% Level 5 10%, Mathematics Level 4 74% Level 5 19%, Science Level 4 84% Level 5 26% Uniform: Maroon jumpers/ cardigans, grey trousers, yellow polo shirts Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Various Special facilities: Early years speech and language Open Day: By appointment RUNNYMEDE ST EDWARD’S SCHOOL North Drive, L12 1LE 0151 281 2300 Headteacher: Ms Sally Carter Email: contact@runnymedeschool.org.uk Web: www.runnymedeschool.org.uk Type of School: Catholic Independent Pupils: 260 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 20 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Orchestra, drama, drumming, musical theatre Sports Activities: Rugby, football, netball, cricket, hockey, cross country, swimming, PE Uniform: Purple blazer, school tie, white shirt/blouse, grey trousers/pinafore dress Languages: French, Spanish Admission: Set criteria Special facilities: Shares sports facilities with St Edward’s College.

Open Day: Personal visits by appointment with Admissions Director ST MARY’S [WEST DERBY] CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY Meadow Lane, L12 5EA 0151 226 2038 Headteacher: Miss Pauline James Email: marys-ao@stmaryswestderby.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 217 Age Range: 4-11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: After school club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 100% Level 5 50%, Mathematics Level 4 100% Level 5 40%, Science Level 4 100% Level 5 53% Uniform: Grey tops, grey trousers/skirt, white shirt Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Various Open Day: By appointment

ST PAUL’S CATHOLIC JUNIOR Spring Grove, L12 8SJ 0151 228 1159 Headteacher: Mr Paul Ward Email: pauls-ao@stpauls.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 520 Age Range: 7-11 Average Class Size: 32 Pre & After School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various.

SATS: KS2 English Level 4 89% Level 5 48%, Mathematics Level 4 83% Level 5 39%, Science Level 4 94% Level 5 63% Uniform: Bottle green tops, white shirt/blouses, grey trousers/skirts Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Broughton Hall, Cardinal Heenan Open Day: By appointment ST PAUL’S AND ST TIMOTHY’S CATHOLIC INFANT South Parkside Drive, L12 8RP 0151 228 2114 Headteacher: Mrs Maria Eves Email: paultimothy-ao@st-paulsst-timothys.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 359 Extra School Activities: Contact school Sports Activities: Contact school Uniform: Green cardigan/ jumper, grey tunic/skirt/trousers, white blouse/skirt, school tie, black shoes.

Admission: LEA & set criteria Open Day: By appointment

WOOLTON BISHOP MARTIN CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY Church Road, L25 5JF 0151 428 6295 Headteacher: Mr D McBride Email: bishopmartin-ao@bishop martin.liverpool.sch.uk Web: www.bishop-martinprischool-liv.org.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 210 Age Range: 4-11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakast & After school clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Football, cross country, tennis, swimming, netball, fencing, judo, basketball.

SATS: KS2 English Level 4 90% Level 5 63%, Mathematics Level 4 90% Level 5 50%, Science Level 4 93% Level 5 63% Languages: French Uniform: Purple jumper, white

shirt, school tie, grey trousers/ skirt Admission: Set criteria Open Day: By appointment MUCH WOOLTON CATHOLIC PRIMARY Watergate Lane, L25 8QH 0151 428 6114 Headteacher: Mr James Keogh Email: muchwoolton-ao@much woolton.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 418 Age Range: 4-11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various eg boys & girls football SATS: KS2 English Level 4 96% Level 5 47%, Mathematics Level 4 88% Level 5 25%, Science Level 4 96% Level 5 53% Uniform: Telephone school for details Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: St Francis Xavier, St Julies Open Day: By appointment OUR LADY’S BISHOP ETON CATHOLIC PRIMARY Green Lane, L18 2EP 0151 722 2982 Headteacher: Mrs Debbie Bostock Email: bishopeton-ao@ourladys bishopeton.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 398 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 98% Level 5 58%, Mathematics Level 4 96% Level 5 58%, Science Level 4 100% Level 5 88% Uniform: Green/gold tops, grey trousers/skirts Languages: Spanish, French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Saint Francis Xavier, St Julie’s Open Day: October OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC PRIMARY Hedgefield Road, L25 2RY 0151 487 9301 Headteacher: Mrs Christine Kirk Email: ourladyp-ao@ourladypri.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 213 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 77% Level 5 15%, Mathematics Level 4 77% Level 5 15%, Science Level 4 77% Level 5 35% Uniform: Royal blue sweatshirt, sky blue polo shirt, grey trousers/ skirt Languages: French Admission: LEA Open Day: By appointment WOOLTON INFANT Out Lane, L25 5NN 0151 428 3066 Headteacher: Mrs Barbara North Email: wooltoni-ao@wooltoninf.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 278 Age Range: 3-7 Average Class Size: 26 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast and After School club Extra School Activities: Sports Activities: Football Uniform: Red sweatshirt, white polo shirt, grey trousers/skirt, red checked gingham.

Languages: Spanish, French.

Admission: LEA Open Day: By appointment WOOLTON JUNIOR Out Lane, L25 5NN 0151 428 3235 Headteacher: Mr Kevin Nolan Email: woolton-ao@wooltonjun.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 360 Age Range: 7-11 Average Class Size: 26 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Knitting club Sports Activities: Football, cross country, handball, netball SATS: KS2 English Level 4 81% Level 5 33%, Mathematics Level 4 61% Level 5 19%, Science Level 4 83% Level 5 40% Uniform: Red sweatshirt, white polo shirt, grey trousers/skirt.

Admission: LEA Open Day: By appointment

KNOWSLEY CRONTON HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Hall Lane, WA8 5DW 0151 424 3926 Headteacher: Janette CookHannah Email: holyfamilycronton @knowsley.gov.uk Web: www.holyfamilycronton.ik.org Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 199

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Age Range: 4 - 11 Average Class Size: 30 Extra School Activities: Guitar lessons, Spanish, art, drama Sports Activities: Rounders, netball, football SATS: KS2 English Level 4 93% Level 5 40%, Mathematics Level 4 93% Level 5 43%, Science Level 4 97% Level 5 50% Uniform: Boys: Pale blue polo shirt, navy sweatshirt, grey trousers, black shoes. Girls: Pale blue polo shirt, navy sweatshirt/cardigan, navy skirt, black shoes Admission: KEA Associated Schools: SS Peter & Paul High School Open Day: By appointment

HALEWOOD GREENGATES COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL Leathers Lane, L26 1XQ 0151 288 8900 Headteacher: Anne Johnston Type of School: Community Pupils: 221 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 30 Extra School Activities: Art Sports Activities: Judo, football, indoor multi sports, golf SATS: KS2 English Level 4 58% Level 5 8%, Mathematics Level 4 61% Level 5 17%, Science Level 4 78% Level 5 33% Uniform: Boys: green/grey tie grey sweaters, grey trousers, white shirt. Girls: grey cardigan, grey skirt, white shirt Languages: French, Spanish Admission: KEA Open Day: By appointment HALEWOOD CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL Church Road, L26 6LB 0151 487 5673 Headteacher: Mr David Smith Email: halewoodce.de@ knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Primary Pupils: 287 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Art, MFL, choir, samba clubs Sports Activities: Sports club SATS: KS2 English Level 4 100% Level 5 53%, Mathematics Level 4 97% Level 5 63%, Science Level 4 100% Level 5 80% Uniform: Boys: grey trousers/shorts, grey socks, white shirt, school tie, school sweatshirt. Girls: grey skirt/pinafore/trousers, white shirt or blouse, school tie, white socks, school cardigan or sweatshirt, blue gingham dress in summer.

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and French Admission: Application form Associated Schools: Halewood College Open Day: 23rd April HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC PRIMARY Arncliffe Road, L25 9PA 0151 288 8950 Type of School: Voluntary aided Pupils: 305 Age Range: 3-11 SATS: KS2 English Level 4 88%, Level 5 17%, Mathematics Level 4 85%, Level 5 29%, Science Level 4 90% Level 5 51%.

Uniform: Telephone school for details Admission: KEA Open Day: By appointment KNOWSLEY SOUTHERN PRIMARY SUPPORT CENTRE Arncliffe Road, L25 9QE 0151 288 8950 Executive Headteacher: Ian Chisnall Centre Based Headteacher: Naomi Richards Email: knowsleysouthern @knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Special Pupils: 24 Age Range: 3-11 SATS: No results available Uniform: Flexible but should consist of skirt/trousers, blouse/shirt, sensible shoes and school jumper/sweatshirt Admission: By assessment Open Day: By appointment PLANTATION PRIMARY SCHOOL Hollies Road, L26 0TH 0151 487 5678 Headteacher: Mike Storey O.B.E Email: plantation.de@ knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Primary School Pupils: 592 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Clas size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast and After School clubs Extra School Activities: Music/instruments Sports Activities: Football, tag rugby, netball, cricket, swimming, cross country SATS: KS2 English Level 4 88% Level 5 42%, Mathematics Level 4 78%, Level 5 36%, Science Level 4 95% Level 5 68% Uniform: Bottle green sweatshirts (boys), cardigan (girls), white polo shirt/blouse, grey trousers/skirt Admission: KEA Associated Schools: Various, mainly Halewood College Open Day: By appointment ST ANDREW THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

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Higher Road, L26 1TD 0151 288 8940 Headteacher: Mrs J Cunningham Email: standrew@ knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Mixed Primary Pupils: 592 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 81%, Level 5 19%, Mathematics Level 4 74%, Level 5 22%, Science Level 4 78% Level 5 33%.

Uniform: Maroon/grey Languages: French Admission: KEA Associated Schools: St Julies, St Francis Xaviers Open Day: By appointment ST MARK’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Fir Avenue, L26 0XR 0151 288 8950 Headteacher: Mrs M Gilbertson Email: stmarks@knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 145 Age Range: 3-11 SATS: KS2 English Level 4 89%, Level 5 37%, Mathematics Level 4 68%, Level 5 5%, Science Level 4 95%, Level 5 32%.

Uniform: Maroon V-necked jumper/cardigan, white shirt, school tie, school baseball cap, grey socks, grey trousers, grey skirt/pinafore Admission: KEA and set criteria Open Day: By appointment

HUYTON BLACKLOW BROW PRIMARY SCHOOL Tarbock Road, L36 5XW 0151 477 8010 Headteacher: Sheila Walmsley Email: blacklowbrow @knowsley.gov.uk Web: www.blacklowbrow.co.uk Type of School: Primary Pupils: 249 Age Range: 3-11 Extra School Activities: Choir, multi sports, swimming, 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 94%, Level 5 45%, Mathematics Level 4 77%, Level 5 29%, Science Level 4 94%, Level 5 58%.

Uniform: Poloshirt (yellow), navy sweatshirt/cardigan, grey trousers, blue/yellow kilt, black shoes Admission: KEA or set criteria Open Day: By appointment

HUYTON WITH ROBY C OF E AIDED PRIMARY SCHOOL Rupert Road, L36 9TF 0151 477 8460 Headteacher: Mike Cooper Email: huytonwithroby@ knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Church of England Primary School Pupils: 485 Age Range: 3 - 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast and 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 90%, Level 5 42%, Mathematics Level 4 73%, Level 5 19%, Science Level 4 98%, Level 5 37%.

Uniform: Boys: grey trousers, white polo shirt, red sweatshirt.

Girls: grey skirt, white polo shirt, red sweatshirt, red/white gingham summer dress.

Admission: KEA or set criteria Open Day: By appointment KNOWSLEY CENTRAL PRIMARY SUPPORT CENTRE Mossbrow Road, L36 7SY 0151 477 8450 Headteacher: Mrs Patricia Thomas Email: knowsleycentral.de @knowsley.gov.uk Web: www.central-primary.ik. org.uk Type of School: Special Pupils: 53 Age Range: 2 - 11 Average Class Size: 8 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Drama, homework Sports Activities: PE, football SATS: KS2 English Level 4 6%, Mathematics Level 4 6%, Science Level 4 19%.

Uniform: Navy sweatshirts, grey trousers, Girls: Blue top, blue check dress (summer) Admission: KEA Open Day: By appointment MALVERN PRIMARY SCHOOL Willoughby Road, L14 6XA 0151 477 8230 Headteacher: Mrs Julie Peach Email: Malvern.de@ knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Mixed Primary School Pupils: 360 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: After School club Extra School Activities: Drama, art, maths, reading, French Sports Activities: Physical

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Educational Resources ment able Develop in ta s u S g n ti Promo Merseytravel has commissioned a new education pack to add to its extensive collection. The pack ‘Promoting Sustainable Development’ aimed at the 9-13 age range will have three sections. Each section will focus on the causes of global warming; ways of reducing carbon emissions and ideas to develop a smaller personal carbon footprint respectively.

• The first section of the pack details the causes of global warming. It will show the link between carbon emissions and an increase in surface temperatures across the world. There will be work-cards and photographs detailing how fossil fuel burning in its various forms is the main source of carbon emissions today.

There will be activities also in this section showing how other greenhouse gases are being added to the atmosphere causing the earth to heat up.

• The second section looks closely at ways to reduce carbon emissions.

Consideration is given to choosing fuels and using different forms of transport to get around. The importance of recycling and reducing consumption is also highlighted. The reasoning behind government policy to change public behaviour such as congestion charging and new regulations when building eco-homes is covered.

• The final section studies the notion of personal carbon footprints. It explains what a carbon footprint is and how by reusing, reducing, rethinking and recycling, individuals can have a significant impact locally. The purchase of food and clothes is also examined and how it has an environmental cost.

The pack will use photographs and local case studies to meet the new national curriculum requirements. It is hoped the pack will be versatile enough to teach sustainable development either as a curriculum dimension itself or within the subject areas of geography, design and technology, science or citizenship. The pack will be available from Merseytravel in the summer term 2009.

Moving with Merseytravel

This pack contains 20 A4 colour photographs relating mainly to local transport issues.

There are 60 work cards to support the photographs.

The pack is flexible and can be used with children of all age groups within primary schools.

The pack is written to support the geography curriculum but has the potential to be used in both Literacy and Numeracy activities.

City Travel wit h Merseytrav el This pack has been written to meet the requirements of the Foundation Stage curriculum for children aged 3 to 5 years as from September 2001. The pack has 15 colour A4 photographs.

In addition 30 different work cards for children to use in the classroom or at home with their parents. The pack promotes the notion that public transport allows people in the local community to get around and travel to different places.

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Pack Here to There The From Here to There pack contains 15 photo cards relating to promoting independence skills in the community. The pack is written to support young people with specific needs to access local public transport. A range of key tasks has been identified to use public transport and a step-by-step list of skills to achieve each of them has been provided.

y a Bus Journe How to Make

The How to make a bus journey Booklet has a series of visual drawings to show how to make a short bus trip.

There are 9 simple outline diagrams that depict the important steps that need to be taken to make a bus journey. The diagrams are very flexible and could be used to prompt speaking or writing tasks or sequencing activities. Students are encouraged to use the booklet to plan and carry out a journey in the local area by bus.

The Better for everyone Pack contains 16 A4 colour photographs relating to local transport issues and services. There are 32 work cards to support the photographs. The pack is flexible and can be used to complement a scheme of work relating to Key Stage 4 Citizenship requirements. The pack is divided into four sections covering the topics; Merseytravel as an organisation, social change, rights and responsibilities and sustainable Better for Everyone development. A booklet containing teachers' notes is provided that suggests how the pack may be used in the classroom

Pack

‘Inside Merseytravel’ is a vocational educational pack supporting Business Studies and Leisure Studies for the 14 to 16 age range. It provides two case studies, a public business organisation and an important tourist attraction.

Each page of the pack contains up-to-date data, photographs and activities about the leisure and travel industry.

The tasks and activities support students putting togethre a portfolio of coursework for specific examinations.

travel Inside Mersey

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education, cross country, rugby, netball SATS: KS2 English Level 4 73%, Level 5 31%, Mathematics Level 4 76%, Level 5 29%, Science Level 4 93%, Level 5 42%.

Uniform: Green sweatshirt/ cardigan, white shirt and school tie or yellow polo shirt, long/short grey trousers/ grey skirt Languages: French club Admission: KEA or set criteria Open Day: By appointment MOSSCROFT PRIMARY SCHOOL Bedford Close, L36 1XH 0151 477 8190 Headteacher: Jill Albertina Email: mosscroft@ knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Community school Pupils: 205 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 22 Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Football, netball, cricket etc SATS: KS2 English Level 4 68%, Level 5 23%, Mathematics Level 4 77%, Level 5 23%, Science Level 4 87%, Level 5 58%.

Uniform: Maroon/grey Languages: French Admission: KEA or set criteria Associated Schools: Knowsley Hey Open Day: By appointment PARK VIEW PRIMARY SCHOOL Twig Lane, L36 2LL 0151 477 8120 Headteacher: Mr Jimmy Shaw Email: parkview.de@knowsley. gov.uk Web: www.ukwatch.org.uk/ parkview.html Type of School: Community school Pupils: 320 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 25 Extra School Activities: Chess, art, cookery Sports Activities: Football, netball SATS: KS2 English Level 4 71%, Level 5 15%, Mathematics Level 4 67%, Level 5 10%, Science Level 4 88%, Level 5 31%.

Uniform: Red sweatshirt, white polo shirt, grey trousers/skirt Admission: KEA Open Day: By appointment ROBY PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL Easton Road, L36 4NY 0151 477 8340 Headteacher: Eric Cohen Email: robypark.de@ knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Mixed

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Uniform: White shirt/polo shirt, burgundy school sweatshirt/ cardigan, black/grey trousers/ skirt.

Admission: KEA or set criteria Associated Schools: Bowring Open Day: By appointment ST AGNES CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL St Johns Road, L36 0UX 0151 477 8530 Headteacher: Mrs P A Murphy Email: stagnes@knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 151 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Drama, computer club, Mayor’s Award Sports Activities: Football SATS: KS2 English Level 4 59%, Level 5 15%, Mathematics Level 4 70%, Level 5 26%, Science Level 4 81%, Level 5 33%.

Uniform: Boys: red jumpers, white shirts, grey trousers, white polo shirt (summer). Girls: red cardigan, grey skirt, red check dress (summer) Languages: Spanish Associated Schools: Arrowsmith Open Day: Telephone for dates.

ST AIDAN'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Adswood Road, L36 7XR 0151 477 8370 Headteacher: Moira Kenneway Email: staidan@knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 220 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 and basketball SATS: KS2 English Level 4 71%, Level 5 7%, Mathematics Level 4 86%, Level 5 7%, Science Level 4 86%, Level 5 14%.

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socks, black shoes. SummerBlue/white dress, white polo shirt, royal blue cardigan/sweatshirt/ jumper, grey/white socks, black shoes Languages: French Admission: KEA Associated Schools: St Edmund Arrowsmith Open Day: By appointment ST ALOYSIUS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Twig Lane, L36 2LF 0151 477 8110 Headteacher: Ms B Basnett Email: staloysius@ knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Mixed voluntary aided school Pupils: 305 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, etc SATS: KS2 English Level 4 96%, Level 5 33%, Mathematics Level 4 89%, Level 5 37%, Science Level 4 98%, Level 5 76%.

Uniform: Royal blue V-knecked jumper, white shirt, school tie, grey trousers/skirt Languages: Spanish Admission: KEA Associated Schools: St Edmund Arrowsmith Open Day: By appointment ST ANNES CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Marina Crescent, L36 5XL 0151 477 8260 Headteacher: Maggie Keating Email: stanne@knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Mixed Catholic voluntary aided school Pupils: 200 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 97%, Level 5 69%, Mathematics Level 4 100%, Level 5 55%, Science Level 4 100%, Level 5 66%.

Uniform: Red jumper, grey skirt, trousers, school tie, white shirt.

Admission: KEA Open Day: By appointment ST COLUMBAS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Hillside Road, L36 8BL 0151 477 8360 Headteacher: Ronan Dunne Email: stcolumbas@ knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 245 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 79%, Level 5 17%, Mathematics Level 4 77%, Level 5 31%, Science Level 4 92%, Level 5 40%.

Uniform: Boys – Maroon/sky blue tops, grey trousers. Girls Maroon/sky blue tops, grey skirts Associated Schools: St Edmund Arrowsmith Open Day: July ST DOMINICS CATHOLIC INFANT SCHOOL Southdean Road, L14 8UL 0151 477 8280 Headteacher: Jayne Dunn Email: stdominic.infant@ knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Federated Pupils: 185 Age Range: 4-7 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Fitbods, dancing Sports Activities: Football Uniform: Boys – red pullover, grey trousers. Girls – red cardigan, white blouse, grey skirt Languages: Spanish Admission: KEA Open Day: By appointment ST DOMINICS CATHOLIC JUNIOR SCHOOL Southdean Road, L14 8UL 0151 477 8300 Headteacher: Jayne Dunn Email: stdominicjunior@ knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Federated Pupils: 200 Age Range: 7-11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Fitbods, dancing Sports Activities: Football SATS: KS2 English Level 4 74%, Level 5 28%, Mathematics Level 4 79%, Level 5 32%, Science Level 4 81%, Level 5 28%.

Uniform: Boys – blue pullovers, grey trousers. Girls – blue cardigans, grey skirt Languages: Spanish Admission: KEA Open Day: By appointment ST GABRIELS CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL Ellis Ashton Street, L36 6BH 0151 477 8250 Headteacher: Kevin Brayshaw Web: www.stgabrielshuyton.info Email: stgabriel@

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knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 213 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 77%, Level 5 23%, Mathematics Level 4 77%, Level 5 29%, Science Level 4 90%, Level 5 42%.

Uniform: Royal blue sweatshirt, white polo shirt, grey trousers/skirt Languages: French Admission: KEA Associated Schools: Knowsley Hey, St Hildas, Archbishop Blanch and others.

Open Day: By appointment ST JOSEPHS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Edenfield Crescent, L36 6DS 0151 489 4072 Headteacher: Charlie Newstead Web: www.stjosephshuyton. co.uk Email: stjoseph@knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 204 Age Range: 5-11 Extra School Activities: Art, maths, band, magazine club Sports Activities: Physical education, football, rugby SATS: KS2 English Level 4 87%, Level 5 37%, Mathematics Level 4 93%, Level 5 47%, Science Level 4 97%, Level 5 80%.

Uniform: Grey jumper, grey skirt/shorts, white blouse/shirt, tie, black shoes. In summer girls can wear pale blue and white gingham check dress Admission: KEA Open Day: By appointment ST MARGARET MARY’S CATHOLIC INFANT SCHOOL Pilch Lane, L14 0JG 0151 477 8490 Headteacher: Miss P Deegan Email: stmargaret.infant@ knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: Age Range: 4-7 Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various Uniform: Contact school Admission: KEA and set criteria Open Day: By appointment ST MARGARET MARY’S CATHOLIC JUNIOR SCHOOL Pilch Lane, L14 0JG 0151 489 4072 Headteacher: Mr Phil Doyle Web: www.smmj.ik.org Email: stmargaret.junior@ knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 476

Age Range: 7-11 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 82%, Level 5 33%, Mathematics Level 4 73%, Level 5 20%, Science Level 4 86%, Level 5 29%.

Uniform: Grey short trousers/ skirt, white blouse, white/grey shirt, school tie, grey school cardigan/pullover, black shoes Languages: French Admission: KEA and set criteria Open Day: By appointment

Admission: KEA Associated Schools: Various Open Day: By appointment

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KNOWSLEY NORTHERN PRIMARY SUPPORT CENTRE Bramcote Walk, L33 9UR 0151 477 8140 Headteacher: Mrs B Twiss Email: knowsleynorthern@ knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Community Special Pupils: 39 Age Range: 3-11 Sports Activities: Football club Uniform: Red sweatshirt, yellow polo shirt, black/grey trousers/ skirt Admission: KEA

HOLY ANGELS' CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Sidney Powell Avenue, L32 0TP 0151 477 8400 Headteacher: Mrs Ann Coffey Email: holyangels@ knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 430 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 28 Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 79%, Level 5 30%, Mathematics Level 4 71%, Level 5 23%, Science Level 4 79%, Level 5 32%.

Uniform: Boys: Royal jumpers, pale blue shirt, royal blue/silver tie. Girls: Royal blue cardigan, pale blue blouse, grey skirt Languages: French Admission: KEA Associated Schools: All Saints, Maricourt Open Day: July

MILLBROOK COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL Kirkby Row, L32 0TG 0151 477 8160 Headteacher: Jane Maloney Email: millbrook@ knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Community Primary Pupils: 304 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities: Rainbow child care Extra School Activities: Youth club, dance club, judo club, Mayor’s Award Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 71%, Level 5 9%, Mathematics Level 4 66%, Level 5 11%, Science Level 4 71%, Level 5 11%.

Uniform: Red tops, grey trousers.

Admission: KEA Associated Schools: Roughwood Open Day: By appointment

KIRKBY C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL Hall Lane, L32 1TZ 0151 477 8510 Headteacher: Mrs Mair Hindmarsh Email: kirkbyce@knowsley. gov.uk Web: www.kirkbyschool.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Controlled School Pupils: 288 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 77%, Level 5 20%, Mathematics Level 4 71%, Level 5 20%, Science Level 4 89%, Level 5 46%.

Uniform: Royal Blue V necked jumper, white shirt, royal blue tie, grey skirt or grey trousers Languages: French, German

OVERDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL Roughwood Drive, L33 9UW 0151 477 8180 Headteacher: Miss Janet Smith Email: overdale@knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Community Primary Pupils: 288 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 67%, Level 5 19%, Mathematics Level 4 74%, Level 5 26%, Science Level 4 81%, Level 5 30%.

Uniform: Red sweatshirt, white polo shirt, grey trousers/skirt Languages: Spanish Admission: KEA Associated Schools: Various Open Day: November and by appointment

PARK BROW COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL Broad Lane, L32 6QH 0151 477 8540 Headteacher: Ms Valmai Roberts Type of School: Community school Pupils: 260 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 75%, Level 5 17%, Mathematics Level 4 75%, Level 5 28%, Science Level 4 89%, Level 5 33%.

Uniform: Maroon sweatshirt, blue polo shirt, grey trousers/skirt Admission: KEA Open Day: By appointment RAVENSCROFT COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL Ebony Way, L33 1XT 0151 477 8290 Headteacher: Jeanette Hegarty Email: ravenscroft.de@ knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Community school Pupils: 243 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 83%, Level 5 13%, Mathematics Level 4 88%, Level 5 33%, Science Level 4 92%, Level 5 58%.

Uniform: Red tops grey trousers/skirts Admission: KEA Associated Schools: Roughwood, All Saints, Brookfield Open Day: March and October SIMONSWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL Westhead Avenue, L33 0XN 0151 477 8420 Headteacher: Phil Newton Email: simonswood.de@ knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Community school Pupils: 223 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 27 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Tuesday, Thursday Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 76%, Level 5 21%, Mathematics Level 4 90%, Level 5 24%, Science Level 4 97%, Level 5 41%.

Uniform: Red jumper, white polo shirt/shirt, grey trousers/skirt

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Meet the Headteacher Miss Jeannette Maidment, The Hamlets

Education – the key to life Jeannette Maidment will be celebrating five years as headteacher at The Hamlets Preparatory School this Christmas, and in that time has seen a number of changes and happy developments for the pupils.

Having earned an excellent reputation for its academic teaching and for the diversity of opportunities offered its pupils, The Hamlets continues to attract girls to its independent nursery section from the age of three or four.

Founded in 1912 as the junior department of The Belvedere School, the school has a history to match its reputation. When the senior school gained academy status in 2005, the junior department became an independent prep school for girls; the only one of its kind in Liverpool.

Originally from Bolton, Jeannette was born to a working class family with parents who were keen for her and her siblings to achieve their potential: “My parents were keen for us all to do our best, and that would be the same whatever our background.” It’s clear that, along with her people skills, Jeannette’s own education has influenced her outlook as a teacher: “My experience of education is that it is the key to life, and has to work for you as an individual. If a child’s artistic and the curriculum is too narrow, then it won’t develop the whole child.

“It’s dangerous just to concentrate on league tables. It’s important for a child to learn good manners, common sense and conversational skills; these are the nuts and bolts for children to grow into adults and to enter the world of work.

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for a history trip, which is equally important as numeracy and literacy.”

Jeannette herself had an interesting high-flying career before committing to teaching. After graduating in Theology from Durham University, she had hoped to become a religious education teacher, but found that there were very few jobs available at that time. Instead, she went straight into retail, working for Littlewoods on a graduate line management scheme. She rose quickly through the ranks into retail management: “I enjoyed the challenges in retail because it’s so people orientated.

After working in Lancaster, and Liverpool as assistant store manager on Church Street, I worked for Coates Viyella looking after Dorma bedding in Manchester and became the internal commercial manager for the concessions in Debenhams.

“I loved what I was doing but I began to feel that I was putting all of my energy into sales and products rather than people, and with teaching you’re investing in children; in the future.

That’s what your job is all about in a school, where for a company you’re just working to make the biggest profits.”

After taking her PGCE, Jeannette specialised in Religious Education and her first job was at a Roman Catholic school in Ormskirk.”

After a stint as deputy head at another multi-faith junior school, she later worked her way up to become headteacher at St Gregory’s in Chorley. She developed the school’s musical offering there, saw three OFSTED inspections, and led the literacy programme for Lancashire before seeing the job at The Hamlets advertised; then as headship of The Belvedere junior department: “I always wanted to teach, as I have a lifelong interest in people

from around the world, and that has always been what’s driven me.”

The school has been increasingly involved with the local and wider community. As a non-denominational school, the pupils come from a range of faiths and backgrounds.

Capital of Culture events are also opening doors for pupils and, according to Jeannette, the 08 status has put the spotlight on to the interesting things that have already been happening. A recent bazaar and exhibition at the Liverpool Philharmonic saw pupils celebrate the Indian culture, as part of a geography topic, with a bazaar and exhibition. Such events are an important part of the school’s involvement with the local community and in developing citizenship skills, as well as fundraising for good causes. Clean water for third world countries is a current project; recent activity has included fundraising for BBC Radio Merseyside’s Charitable Trust, as run by Marcia Hughes.

The school’s reputation for excellence precedes it, but for Jeannette this is not always to the pupils’ advantage: “There’s a common misconception about the school being a place where children are driven to do well, but we’re not an academic hothouse. Since I’ve been here, the SATs scores have gone up; we’ve just had 100 per cent achieving level 4, and 87 per cent at level 5 for the science exams in year 6. That is a valuable part of what we do, but there is so much more to a full life than pieces of paper.

“We focus on the child and their achievement in learning for life. The pieces of paper should come as a natural reward at the end of a long learning journey, rather than being an end in themselves.”

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“With teaching you’re investing in children; in the future. That’s what your job is all about”

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Languages: Spanish Admission: KEA Associated Schools: Brookfield, Roughwood, All Saints Open Day: By appointment ST JOSEPH THE WORKER CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Bewley Drive, L32 9PF 0151 477 8170 Headteacher: Christine Gordon Email: stjosephtheworker@ knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 218 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 71%, Level 5 9%, Mathematics Level 4 71%, Level 5 18%, Science Level 4 88%, Level 5 35%.

Uniform: Winter- grey skirt/trousers, purple cardigan or sweater with school logo, white blouse/shirt, school tie, black shoes. Summer- gingham dress, short sleeved white shirt Languages: French, Spanish Admission: Set criteria Associated Schools: All Saints High School Special facilities: Children’s Centre Open Day: By appointment ST LAURENCES CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Leeside Avenue, L32 9QX 0151 546 4733 Headteacher: Paul Cronin Web: www.stlaurenceskirkby. com Email: stlaurence@ knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 401 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 31 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 88%, Level 5 38%, Mathematics Level 4 87%, Level 5 27%, Science Level 4 98%, Level 5 58%.

Uniform: grey skirt/trousers/ short, white shirt, green/yellow tie, green jumper.

Languages: Italian Admission: KEA Associated Schools: All Saints Open Day: By appointment SAINTS PETER AND PAUL CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Moorfield, L33 1DZ

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0151 548 6890 Headteacher: Mr Joseph White Web: www.saintspeterandpaul. org.uk Email: peterandpaul.de@ knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 340 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Drama, arts and crafts Sports Activities: Football, cross-country, athletics, netball SATS: KS2 English Level 4 68%, Level 5 16%, Mathematics Level 4 80%, Level 5 20%, Science Level 4 80%, Level 5 40%.

Uniform: Grey skirt/trousers/ shorts or blue and white summer dress, royal blue school logo jumper, pale blue polo shirt, white/grey/blue/black socks, and black shoes Admission: KEA Associated Schools: All Saints Open Day: By appointment

KNOWSLEY VILLAGE KNOWSLEY VILLAGE PRIMARY SCHOOL Sugar Lane, L34 0ER 0151 289 5349 Headteacher: Susan Shields Email: knowsleyvillage@ knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Community Primary Pupils: 178 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 20 Pre & After School Activities: Wrap around care available on school site Extra School Activities: Irish dance, board games, homework Sports Activities: Rugby, boys and girls football, netball, cricket, rounders, swimming, High 5, PE. SATS: KS2 English Level 4 80%, Level 5 20%, Mathematics Level 4 70%, Level 5 30%, Science Level 4 95%, Level 5 55%.

Uniform: Gold polo shirt, red sweater/cardigan with grey skirt/trousers. Summer term: yellow gingham dress, yellow shirt & grey trousers or skirt.

Admission: Nursery – Sept/Jan. Transfers throughout year Associated Schools: Prescot High School Open Day: Summer term and by appointment ST JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Tithebarn Road, L34 0HA 0151 477 8590 Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Farrimond Email: stjohnfisher@ knowsley.gov.uk

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Web: www.stjohnfisherrcprimary school.ik.org Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 154 Age Range: 4-11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Football, badminton, netball, tag rugby SATS: KS2 English Level 4 74%, Level 5 4%, Mathematics Level 4 65%, Level 5 9%, Science Level 4 78%, Level 5 9%.

Uniform: Purple sweatshirt, cardigan, grey trousers/skirt.

Languages: Spanish Admission: KEA Associated Schools: St Edumund Arrowsmith Open Day: By appointment

PRESCOT EVELYN COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL Evelyn Avenue, L34 2SP 0151 426 6377 Headteacher: Ms C Arnold Email: evelyn@knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Community School Pupils: 285 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 26 Extra School Activities: Fencing, drums, dancing Sports Activities: Football, netball etc SATS: KS2 English Level 4 94%, Level 5 34%, Mathematics Level 4 83%, Level 5 37%, Science Level 4 89%, Level 5 37%.

Uniform: Grey trousers/skirt, red sweatshirt, white polo shirt.

Languages: French Admission: KEA Associated Schools: Prescot School Open Day: By appointment OUR LADY'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Ward Street, L34 6JJ 0151 477 8220 Headteacher: Haydn Boyle BSc PGCE NPQH Email: ourlady@knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 233 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 28 Extra School Activities: Brass, woodwind, band, choir, art and craft, dance, games club SHARE, Mayors award, dance clubs, boccia Sports Activities: PE, netball, football, basketball, cricket, tennis, pre-school cricket juniors, multi skills infants.

SATS: KS2 English Level 4 100%, Level 5 48%, Mathematics Level 4 100%, Level 5 52%, Science Level 4 100%, Level 5 76%.

Uniform: Girls blue school polo shirt, maroon cardigan, grey skirt/pinafore, black shoes. Boys maroon jumper, blue school polo shirt, black shoes.

Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: St Edmund Arrowsmith, De La Salle Open Day: By appointment PRESCOT PRIMARY SCHOOL Maryville Road, L34 2TA 0151 432 7100 Headteacher: Miss Catherine Fairhurst Email: prescotprimary@ knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 372 plus nursery of 79 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 89%, Level 5 52%, Mathematics Level 4 87%, Level 5 46%, Science Level 4 98%, Level 5 74%.

Uniform: Grey trousers/skirt, royal blue school jumper, white polo shirt.

Languages: French, Spanish, German Admission: KEA Associated Schools: Prescot School Open Day: By appointment ST LUKES CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Shaw Lane, L35 5AT 0151 426 6917 Headteacher: Mrs Maria Clarke Web: www.stlukesprescot.ik.org Email: stluke@knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 234 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 67%, Level 5 27%, Mathematics Level 4 70%, Level 5 33%, Science Level 4 100%, Level 5 43%.

Uniform: Grey trousers/skirt, navy sweatshirt, shirt, school tie.

Languages: Spanish Admission: KEA Associated Schools: St Edmund Arrowsmith Open Day: By appointment

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Waterpark Drive, L28 3QA 0151 489 4906 Headteacher: Karen Evans Email: brookside@ knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 245 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 67%, Level 5 24%, Mathematics Level 4 64%, Level 5 24%, Science Level 4 73%, Level 5 39%.

Uniform: Navy blue and grey Admission: KEA Open Day: Contact school for further information NINE TREE PRIMARY SCHOOL Hollowcroft, L28 4ED 0151 489 8044 Headteacher: Mr J Shaw Email: ninetree@knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 133 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 20 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Various cookery, art Sports Activities: Various, football, netball SATS: KS2 English Level 4 31%, Level 5 6%, Mathematics Level 4 50%, Level 5 6%, Science Level 4 81%, Level 5 25%.

Uniform: Navy sweatshirt, navy skirt, gold polo shirt, grey trousers Languages: French Admission: KEA Associated Schools: Knowsley Open Day: By appointment ST ALBERT’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Steers Croft, L28 8AJ 0151 477 8560 Headteacher: Kevin Mahoney Email: stalbert.de@ knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 226 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Football, rugby etc.

SATS: KS2 English Level 4 65%, Level 5 3%, Mathematics Level 4 85%, Level 5 18%, Science Level 4 91%, Level 5 29%.

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Associated Schools: St Edumund of Canterbury, St John Bosco, De La Salle, Cardinal Heenan Open Day: By appointment ST BRIGIDS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Waterpark Drive, L32 7RE 0151 477 8150 Headteacher: Mrs G Price Web: www.stbrigid.knowsley. sch.uk Email: stbrigid@knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 195 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 58%, Level 5 16%, Mathematics Level 4 61%, Level 5 13%, Science Level 4 81%, Level 5 13%.

Uniform: Royal blue school sweatshirt/cardigan, white school polo shirt, grey trousers/skirt Languages: French Admission: KEA Open Day: By appointment

WHISTON HALSNEAD COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL Pennywood Drive, L35 3TT 0151 477 8130 Headteacher: Mrs A. Abdous Email: halsnead@knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 440 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 75%, Level 5 14%, Mathematics Level 4 82%, Level 5 26%, Science Level 4 93%, Level 5 51%.

Uniform: Grey trousers/skirt, burgundy jumpers, white shirt, school tie.

Admission: KEA Open Day: By appointment ST LEO'S AND SOUTHMEAD CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Serving the Community Lickers Lane, L35 3SR 0151 477 8410 Headteacher: Jeanette Grundy Email: stleo@knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 252 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 25

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Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Drama, reading, ICT, music, multiculture Sports Activities: Football, rugby, athletics, netball SATS: KS2 English Level 4 94%, Level 5 23%, Mathematics Level 4 71%, Level 5 29%, Science Level 4 97%, Level 5 42%.

Uniform: Red sweatshirt, grey trousers/skirt, white/red polo shirts.

Languages: French Admission: KEA Associated Schools: St Edmund Arrowsmith, Higherside Open Day: By appointment WHISTON WILLIS COMMUNITY PRIMARY Milton Avenue 0151 477 8270 Headteacher: Mrs Elaine Maloney Email: whistonwillis.de@ knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Community Primary Pupils: 339 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities: Local Solutions breakfast & after school clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 83% Level 5 25%, Mathematics Level 4 88% Level 5 38%, Science Level 4 95% Level 5 48% Uniform: Royal blue school sweatshirt/cardigan, white school polo shirt, grey trousers/skirt Languages: French Admission: KEA Associated Schools: Various Open Day: By appointment

SEFTON AINSDALE ST JOHN'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY Sandbrook Road, PR8 3JE 01704 578427 Headteacher: Mrs L Deninson Email: ainsdale.ce@ merseymail.com Web: www.ainsdalestjohns.com Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 206 Age Range: 5 to 11 Pre & After School Activities: Fun4Kidz after school care 3.30-6 pm daily Extra School Activities: Range of over 20 clubs across school Sports Activities: Football, netball, cricket, swimming, multiskills, athletics, dance and much more SATS: KS2 English Level 4 90%

Level 5 74%, Mathematics Level 4 94% Level 5 61%, Science Level 4 100% Level 5 87% Uniform: See Prospectus and school website Languages: Year 4 – Year 6 Spanish and French Admission: Criteria is obtainable from school Associated Schools: Various Open Day: Spring Term

AINTREE AINTREE DAVENHILL PRIMARY Aintree Lane, L10 8LE 0151 526 1162 Headteacher: Mrs K Coyle Email: admin.aintreedaven hill@schools.sefton.gov.uk Web: www.aintreedavenhill. org.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 479 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 27 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various eg football, netball SATS: KS2 English Level 4 87% Level 5 43%, Mathematics Level 4 93% Level 5 42%, Science Level 4 99% Level 5 65% Uniform: Burgundy and grey Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Maghull High Special facilities: ICT suite, interactive whiteboards Open Day: By appointment HOLY ROSARY CATHOLIC PRIMARY Aintree Court, L10 2JD 0151 526 7549 Headteacher: Mrs Dimeck Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 405 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 4 100% Level 5 62%, Mathematics Level 4 96% Level 5 28%, Science Level 4 98% Level 5 68% Uniform: Grey trousers/skirts, royal blue cardigans.

Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA Open Day: By appointment

BOOTLE ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC PRIMARY Hemans Street, L20 4QS And Chesnut Grove, L20 4LX 0151 922 5138

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0151 922 2440 Headteacher: Mr S. J. Sanderson (both sites) Email: adminallsaints@ hotmail.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 425 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 84% Level 5 35%, Mathematics Level 4 71% Level 5 16%, Science Level 4 78% Level 5 27% Uniform: Infants: pale blue polo shirt, grey sweatshirt. Juniors: pale blue shirt and tie, grey jumper, dark grey trousers/skirt Languages: Spanish, Chinese Associated Schools: Savio High Open Day: By appointment BEDFORD PRIMARY Quarry Road, L20 9LJ 0151 922 1467 Headteacher: Miss Ruth Braithwaite Email: admin.Bedford@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Web: www.bedfordprimary.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 380 Age Range: 4 to 11 Average Class Size: 29 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 88% Level 5 10%, Mathematics Level 4 75% Level 5 22%, Science Level 4 98% Level 5 54% Uniform: Grey trousers, blue sweatshirt, pale blue polo shirt, navy skirt for girls.

Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Hillside Open Day: By appointment CHRIST CHURCH CE PRIMARY Brookhill Road, L20 3JL 0151 922 2136 Headteacher: Mr G Watts Email: admin.ChristChurch @schools.sefton.gov.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 421 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 86% Level 5 29%, Mathematics Level 4 80% Level 5 37%, Science Level 4 93% Level 5 63% Uniform: Grey skirt/trousers,

yellow polo shirt, green sweatshirt.

Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Hillside Open Day: By appointment GRANGE PRIMARY Stonyfield, L30 0QS 0151 924 7917 Headteacher: Mr B Norbury Web: www.grangefutureschool.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 252 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 54% Level 5 14%, Mathematics Level 4 54% Level 5 14%, Science Level 4 68% Level 5 30% Uniform: Grey trousers, red/black sweatshirt, yellow polo shirt.

Languages: Mandarin, Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Bootle High, Litherland Open Day: By appointment HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC PRIMARY Poulsom Drive, L30 2NR 0151 525 7497 Headteacher: Mr Paul Davenport Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 233 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 4 100% Level 5 67%, Mathematics Level 4 100% Level 5 27%, Science Level 4 97% Level 5 27% Uniform: Navy blue sweatshirt, pale blue polo shirt, grey trousers/ skirt Admission: SEA Associated Schools: St Ambrose Open Day: By appointment LANDER ROAD PRIMARY Lander Road, L21 8JD 0151 922 5760 Type of School: Community Headteacher: Barbara Billingsley Email: admin.landerroad @schools.sefton.gove.uk Pupils: 254 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: KS2 English Level 4 73% Level 5 31%, Mathematics Level 4 92% Level 5 54%, Science Level 4 96% Level 5 77% Uniform: Grey trousers/skirt, royal blue sweatshirt, yellow polo shirt.

Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Litherland High Open Day: By appointment LINACRE PRIMARY Thornton Road, L20 5ED 0151 922 1466 Headteacher: Mrs Elaine Haney Email: admin.Linacre@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 215 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Dance, Spanish, sign language, cookery, ICT, science, stay & play, active kids.

Sports Activities: Basketball, netball, football, multi-skills, cricket SATS: KS2 English Level 4 64% Level 5 12%, Mathematics Level 4 64% Level 5 8%, Science Level 4 92% Level 5 24% Uniform: Grey trousers, white polo shirt, jade green sweatshirt.

Girls green tartan skirt, white polo shirt, jade green sweatshirt.

Languages: French, Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: St George of England, Hillside Open Day: By appointment OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM CATHOLIC PRIMARY Stand Park Avenue, L30 3SA 0151 525 0395 Headteacher: Mr B M Shiels Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 317 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 22 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Homework, drama, chairleader Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 75% Level 5 32%, Mathematics Level 4 70% Level 5 32%, Science Level 4 77% Level 5 48% Uniform: Royal blue tops, grey trousers, black shoes Admission: SEA Open Day: By appointment SPRINGWELL PARK COMMUNITY PRIMARY Menai Road, L20 6PG 0151 288 6054 Headteacher: Mrs J. D. Smoult

Email: admin.springwell park@schools.sefton.gov Type of School: Community Pupils: 313 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, etc.

SATS: KS2 English Level 4 72% Level 5 28%, Mathematics Level 4 79% Level 5 13%, Science Level 4 85% Level 5 44% Uniform: Grey trousers/skirts, purple sweatshirt, white polo shirt, black shoes Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: St George of England, Hillside, Savio High Special facilities: Brand new school, IT suite, childrens centre Open Day: By appointment ST BENEDICT'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Copy Lane, L30 7PG 0151 526 6423 Headteacher: Mr C. T. Vaudrey Email: admin.stbenedicts@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Web: www.stbenedicts.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 320 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Childrens university Sports Activities: Football, netball, rounders etc.

SATS: KS2 English Level 4 94% Level 5 38%, Mathematics Level 4 81% Level 5 15%, Science Level 4 91% Level 5 30% Uniform: Purple sweatshirt, white polo shirt, grey skirt/trousers Admission: SEA or by appointment Associated Schools: St Ambrose Barlow Open Day: By appointment ST MONICA'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Kelly Drive, L20 9EB 0151 525 1245 Headteacher: Mr Paul Kinsella Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 437 Age Range: 3-11 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Arts club Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 91% Level 5 65%, Mathematics Level 4 85% Level 5 48%, Science Level 4 95% Level 5 68% Uniform: Royal blue top, grey trousers/skirt

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Admission: SEA Open Day: By appointment ST OSWALD'S CE PRIMARY Ronald Ross Avenue, L30 5RH 0151 525 4580 Headteacher: Dr Margaret Ellams Email: head.stoswalds@ schools.sefton.org.uk Web: www.stoswaldsnetherton. com Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 251 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Spanish, Study Support Sports Activities: Football, rugby etc SATS: KS2 English Level 4 70% Level 5 23%, Mathematics Level 4 67% Level 5 17%, Science Level 4 87% Level 5 40% Uniform: Red/yellow polo shirt, light grey sweatshirt/cardigan, black/grey trousers, grey skirt Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA Open Day: By appointment ST ROBERT BELLARMINE CATHOLIC PRIMARY Harris Drive, L20 6ED 0151 922 1216 Headteacher: Mrs Mairead Dowell Email: admin.strobertbellarmine @schools.sefton.org.gov Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 219 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 71% Level 5 14%, Mathematics Level 4 71% Level 5 21%, Science Level 4 79% Level 5 32% Uniform: Maroon sweatshirt, blue polo shirt, grey trousers/skirt Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA or by set criteria Associated Schools: Savio High School, St Wilfrids Open Day: By appointment THOMAS GRAY PRIMARY JUNIOR DEPARTMENT/ INFANT DEPARTMENT Chesnut Grove, L20 4LX 0151 922 3723 Headteacher: Miss S J Moreland Email: head.thomasgrayprimary @schools.sefton.gov.uk Type of School: Primary Pupils: 345 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 24 Pre & After School Activities:

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Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Drama Dance Sports Activities: Football, basketball, netball, tag rugby.

SATS: KS2 English Level 4 89% Level 5 47%, Mathematics Level 4 74% Level 5 18%, Science Level 4 71% Level 5 18% Uniform: Grey trousers, burgundy sweatshirts, white polo shirt, grey skirt.

Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: St George of England Open Day: By appointment

CROSBY ATHERTON HOUSE SCHOOL 6 Alexandra Road, L23 7TF 0151 924 5578 Headteacher: Mrs Alice Apel Email: alice@athertonhouse. co.uk Web: www.athertonhouse. ndo.co.uk Type of School: Independent Pupils: 60 Average Class Size: 8 Age Range: 0-5 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club, holiday club, wrapround care SATS: N/A Uniform: Purple fleece/blazer, grey jogging pants, green school sweatshirt, white school polo shirt, grey pinafores.

Languages: French Admission: By assessment Open Day: 7th November MERCHANT TAYLORS’ SCHOOLS - JUNIOR BOYS Liverpool Road, L23 0QP 0151 949 9311 Headteacher: Mrs J Thomas Email: juniorboys@merchant taylors.com Web: www.merchanttaylors.com Type of School: Independent Day School Pupils: 153 Boys Age Range: 7-11 years Average Class Size: 22 Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: Not available Uniform: Grey shorts, black pullover, blazer Admission: Independent Open Day: Parents are welcome to visit the Schools throughout the year by appointment and open mornings are held in the Autumn and Summer terms.

MERCHANT TAYLORS’ SCHOOLS – STANFIELD MIXED INFANTS AND JUNIOR GIRLS 134 Liverpool Road, L23 5TH 0151 924 1506

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Headteacher: Miss J E Yardley Web: www.merchanttaylors.com Type of School: Independent Day School Pupils: 320 Boys and Girls Age Range: Boys and Girls 4-7 Girls Only 7-11 Average Class Size: 18 Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: Not available Uniform: Blue tops, grey skirt/ trousers Admission: Independent Open Day: Parents are welcome to visit the Schools throughout the year by appointment and open mornings are held in the Autumn and Summer terms.

FOREFIELD JUNIOR Forefield Lane, L23 9TJ 0151 924 3971 Headteacher: Mr Naylor Email: forefield@btinternet.com Web: ww.forefieldjuniors.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 385 Age Range: 7-11 Average Class Size: 35 Pre & After School Activities: After school club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Football, cricket, netball, judo.

SATS: KS2 English Level 4 93% Level 5 63%, Mathematics Level 4 87% Level 5 44%, Science Level 4 94% Level 5 66% Uniform: Short trousers, grey socks, shirt, school tie, royal blue jumper. Grey skirt, white shirt and tie, royal blue jumper, light blue checked summer dress.

Languages: French Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Forefield, Chesterfield, St Michaels CofE Open Day: By appointment GREAT CROSBY CATHOLIC PRIMARY The Northern Road, L23 2RQ 0151 924 8661 Headteacher: Mr Peter O’Dowd Email: admin.greatcrosby @schools.sefton.gov.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, etc.

SATS: KS2 English Level 4 93% Level 5 47%, Mathematics Level 4 88% Level 5 37%, Science Level 4 97% Level 5 60% Uniform: White shirt, grey skirt/trousers, green/gold tie, bottle green sweatshirt.

Languages: Spanish, French,

Chinese Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Sacred Heart Open Day: By appointment ST LUKE'S HALSALL CE PRIMARY Cooks Road, L23 2TB 0151 924 5142 Headteacher: Mrs Sue Kerwin Email: head.stlukeshalsall @schools.sefton.gov.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 Extra School Activities: Various including chess Sports Activities: Football, cricket, rugby, netball, Active Mark SATS: KS2 English Level 4 88% Level 5 52%, Mathematics Level 4 88% Level 5 45%, Science Level 4 97% Level 5 76% Uniform: Jade green, grey trousers, blue skirts Admission: SEA Associated Schools: St Michael’s, Chesterfield Open Day: By appointment ST MARY'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Back Lane, L23 4UA 0151 924 4447 Headteacher: Mr P M Hennessy Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 94 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: Not available Uniform: Grey jumper, blue shirt, purple/blue tie.

Languages: French Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Holy Family Open Day: By appointment ST MARY’S COLLEGE, CROSBY Everest Road, L23 5TW 0151 924 3926 Headteacher: Mr M Kennedy email: office@stmarys.lpool.sch.uk Web: www.stmarys.ac Type of School: Independent Age range: 0-18 Class size: 15 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, juggling

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club, DoE award scheme, stage band, orchestra, choirs, concert band, young writers, Lourdes group, drama club, science club, CCF, Spanish club, young LIFE. Sporting Activities: Athletics, cross country, netball, football, rugby, tennis, cricket, badminton, basketball, dance, fitness, gymnastics, hockey, multi-gym, rounders, swimming, triathlon, volleyball.

Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) 99%, A Level 99% Uniform: Contact school Admission: Interview, reference and examination Open Day: Morning 18th October, 2008; Evening 23rd October 2008 ST NICHOLAS' CE PRIMARY Nicholas Road, L23 6TS 0151 924 1204 Headteacher: Miss Sara Howard Email: admin.stcnicholas @schools.sefton.gov.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 196 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, wildlife after school club.

Sports Activities: Athletics, football, judo, multi-sports, netball, rugby, gymnastics, dance.

SATS: KS2 English Level 4 88% Level 5 31%, Mathematics Level 4 96% Level 5 69%, Science Level 4 100% Level 5 77% Uniform: Grey trousers/skirt, navy sweatshirts, white polo..

Languages: Spanish, Swedish Admission: SEA Open Day: By appointment URSULINE CATHOLIC PRIMARY Nicholas Road, L23 6TT 0151 924 1704 Headteacher: Mr McQueen Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 397 Age Range: 4-11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Hockey, swimming SATS: KS2 English Level 4 90% Level 5 27%, Mathematics Level 4 87% Level 5 24%, Science Level 4 97% Level 5 63% Uniform: Grey trousers, grey jumper, pale blue shirt, tie.

Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Sacred Heart Open Day: By appointment

VALEWOOD PRIMARY Sherwood Avenue, L23 7YG 0151 924 0483 Headteacher: Mrs Debby Rigby Email: debby.rigby@virgin.net Web: www.valewood.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 210 Age Range: 4-11 Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Football SATS: KS2 English Level 4 100% Level 5 44%, Mathematics Level 4 93% Level 5 19%, Science Level 4 100% Level 5 56% Uniform: Royal blue sweatshirt, white polo shirt, grey skirt/pinafore, trousers/shorts, black shoes.

Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA with certain criteria Open Day: By appointment

FORMBY FRESHFIELD PRIMARY Watchyard Lane, L37 3JT 01704 876567 Headteacher: Mr V Osbaldeston Email: admin.Freshfield @schools.sefton.gov.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 260 Age Range: 3 to 11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Drama, performing arts Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 89% Level 5 29%, Mathematics Level 4 80% Level 5 23%, Science Level 4 97% Level 5 43% Uniform: Grey skirt/trousers, bottle green sweatshirt, yellow polo shirt.

Languages: Spanish, French Admission: SEA or apply to school Associated Schools: Formby High, Range High Special facilities: Nursery Open Day: By appointment OUR LADY OF COMPASSION CATHOLIC PRIMARY Bull Cop, L37 8BZ 01704 877281 Headteacher: Mrs Lynn Email: head.ourladyof compassion@schools.sefton.gov.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 270 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 95% Level 5 41%, Mathematics Level 4 95% Level 5 68%, Science Level 4 92% Level 5 70% Uniform: Grey trousers/skirt, royal blue sweater/cardigan, white shirt, school tie.

Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Holy Family High School Open Day: By appointment REDGATE PRIMARY Regdate, L37 4EW 01704 385960 Headteacher: Mrs Wendy Grime Email: head.redgate@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Web: www.redgateprimary.com Type of School: Community Pupils: 142 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, French, recorders Sports Activities: Football, netball, cricket, hockey, tennis, multisport, tag rugby, Activemark award 2007.

SATS: KS2 English Level 4 92% Level 5 33%, Mathematics Level 4 79% Level 5 33%, Science Level 4 100% Level 5 58% Uniform: Red polo shirt, royal blue sweatshirt Languages: French, Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Range High, Formby High Special facilities: IWB in each room Open Day: By appointment ST JEROME'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Greenloons Drive, L37 2LX 0151 288 6003 Headteacher: Mrs E. D. Peat Email: admin.stjeromes @schools.sefton.gov.uk web: stjeromesprimary school.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 210 Age Range: 5-11 Average Class Size: 30 Extra School Activities: Chess Sports Activities: Football, netball SATS: KS2 English Level 4 93% Level 5 45%, Mathematics Level 4 93% Level 5 62%, Science Level 4 97% Level 5 79% Uniform: Red pullovers/ cardigans, grey shorts/skirts Languages: French, Italian Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Holy Family High School Open Day: By appointment

ST LUKE'S CE PRIMARY Jubilee Road, L37 2HW 01704 872692 Headteacher: Mrs Sharon Cowey Email: admin.stlukesformby @schools.sefton.gov.uk Web: www.stlukesformby.org Type of School: Voluntary Controlled Pupils: 416 Age Range: 4-11 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 84% Level 5 52%, Mathematics Level 4 92% Level 5 44%, Science Level 4 94% Level 5 55% Uniform: Navy blue tops, pale blue polo shirts.

Admission: SEA Open Day: By appointment TRINITY ST PETER'S CE PRIMARY Paradise Lane, L37 7EJ 01704 876391 Headteacher: Mr M Dutton Email: admin.trinitystpeters @schools.sefton.gov.uk Web: www.trinitystpeters.com (under construction) Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 239 Age Range: 3-11 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 77% Level 5 10%, Mathematics Level 4 70% Level 5 13%, Science Level 4 90% Level 5 33% Uniform: Navy blue and gold Admission: SEA Special facilities: New purpose built Foundation Stage Open Day: By appointment WOODLANDS PRIMARY Woodlands Road, L37 2JN 01704 876444 Headteacher: Mr Simon Grilli Email: admin.woodlands@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 370 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: KS2 English Level 4 96% Level 5 51%, Mathematics Level 4 88% Level 5 46%, Science Level 4 97% Level 5 65% Uniform: Navy blue tops, grey trousers/skirt Admission: SEA

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Associated Schools: Range High Open Day: By appointment

LITHERLAND BEACH ROAD PRIMARY Beach Road, L21 2PG 0151 928 7773 Headteacher: Mr Lawrence Crilly Type of School: Community Pupils: 170 Age Range: 3-11 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Dance club Sports Activities: Football SATS: KS2 English Level 4 78% Level 5 13%, Mathematics Level 4 81% Level 5 13%, Science Level 4 88% Level 5 22% Uniform: Royal blue tops, grey trousers/skirt Admission: SEA Open Day: By appointment ENGLISH MARTYRS CATHOLIC PRIMARY School Lane, L21 7LX 0151 928 5601 Headteacher: Mrs P O’Brien Email: admin.EnglishMartyrs @schools.sefton.gov.uk Web: www.englishmartyrs.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 473 Age Range: 4 to 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 98% Level 5 74%, Mathematics Level 4 93% Level 5 57%, Science Level 4 98% Level 5 66% Uniform: Grey trousers/skirt, white shirt, black and green tie, grey jumper Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: St Wilfrids Open Day: By appointment HATTON HILL PRIMARY Alwyn Avenue, L21 9NZ 0151 928 7012 Headteacher: Mrs H Lyall Email: admin.hattonhill@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Web: www.hattonhill.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 396 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 27 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various eg multisport SATS: KS2 English Level 4 69% Level 5 21%, Mathematics Level 4 63% Level 5 10%, Science Level 4 73% Level 5 17%

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Uniform: Royal blue tops, grey trousers/skirt Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Litherland High Open Day: By appointment LITHERLAND MOSS PRIMARY Moss Lane, L21 7NW 0151 928 4544 Headteacher: Mrs P. O’Brien Email: admin.litherlandmoss @schools.sefton.gov.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 150 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 20 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Sports Activities: Football, netball, etc.

SATS: KS2 English Level 4 82% Level 5 29%, Mathematics Level 4 76% Level 5 24%, Science Level 4 82% Level 5 41% Uniform: Grey trousers/skirt, green sweatshirt, yellow polo shirt.

Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Litherland High Special facilities: Children Centre, Accessible school Open Day: By apointment ST ELIZABETH'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Webster Street, L21 8JH 0151 922 5752 Headteacher: Mrs Sullivan Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 344 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 29 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Various, crafts, choir Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 85% Level 5 32%, Mathematics Level 4 72% Level 5 15%, Science Level 4 91% Level 5 43% Uniform: Navy blue and gold tops, navy trousers/skirts Admission: SEA Associated Schools: St Wilfrids Open Day: By appointment ST PHILIP'S CE PRIMARY Church Road, L21 8NZ 0151 928 1483 Headteacher: Mrs Marian Hodgson Email: admin.stphilipslitherland @schools.sefton.gov.uk Type of School: Voluntary Controlled Pupils: 209 Age Range: 5-11 Average Class Size: 26 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Dance,

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SATS: KS2 English Level 4 75% Level 5 29%, Mathematics Level 4 79% Level 5 29%, Science Level 4 89% Level 5 54% Uniform: Grey trousers/skirt, blue shirt, blue and gold tie, grey sweater.

Languages: Spanish, Italian, Chinese, French Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Litherland High School Open Day: By appointment

LYDIATE LYDIATE PRIMARY Lambshear Lane, L31 2JZ 0151 526 2657 Headteacher: Mr Batchelor Email: admin.lydiate@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Web: www.lydiateprimary.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 330 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, etc.

SATS: KS2 English Level 4 94% Level 5 40%, Mathematics Level 4 96% Level 5 50%, Science Level 4 100% Level 5 81% Uniform: Grey trousers/skirt, burgundy jumper, school tie.

Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA Open Day: By appointment ST GREGORY'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Sandy Lane, L31 2LB 0151 526 5856 Headteacher: Mrs D. Albon Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 177 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 82% Level 5 36%, Mathematics Level 4 73% Level 5 27%, Science Level 4 86% Level 5 55% Uniform: Green sweaters, green skirts/pinafores, grey trousers Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Maricourt Open Day: By appointment ST THOMAS'S CE PRIMARY Kenyons Lane, L31 0BP

0151 531 9955 Headteacher: Mrs Ann Lock, B.A. Hons Email: admin.stthomas@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Web: www.stthomaslydiate.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Church of England Pupils: 170 Age Range: 4-11 Average Class Size: 24 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast, After School and Holiday clubs Extra School Activities: Dance, chess, art Sports Activities: Football, rugby, basketball, judo SATS: KS2 English Level 4 94%, Mathematics Level 4 97%, Science Level 4 100% Uniform: Grey trousers/shorts, navy jumper, red tie, grey skirts.

Summer alternative Admission: Contact school Special facilities: Nursery 8.00am-6.00pm Open Day: 21st October

MAGHULL GREEN PARK PRIMARY Green Lane, L31 8BW 0151 526 2755 Headteacher: Mr G Hewer Web: www.greenparkschool. org.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 270 Age Range: 3-11 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 94% Level 5 31%, Mathematics Level 4 97% Level 5 41%, Science Level 4 97% Level 5 59% Uniform: Navy sweatshirt, grey trousers/skirt, pale blue polo shirt Admission: SEA Open Day: By appointment HUDSON PRIMARY Moorhey Road, L31 5LE 0151 526 1568 Headteacher: Ms Allen Email: Head.Hudson@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Web: www.hudsonprimary.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 160 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 20 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Sports Activities: Football, swimming etc.

SATS: KS2 English Level 4 90% Level 5 45%, Mathematics Level 4 69% Level 5 21%, Science Level 4 90% Level 5 41% Uniform: Grey trousers/skirt, navy sweatshirt, white polo shirt Admission: SEA Special facilities: Surestart

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Childrens Centre Open Day: By appointment NORTHWAY PRIMARY Dodds Lane, L31 9AA 0151 526 2565 Headteacher: Mrs Gill Email: admin.northway @schools.sefton.gov.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 330 Age Range: 3-11 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs SATS: KS2 English Level 4 78% Level 5 14%, Mathematics Level 4 69% Level 5 33%, Science Level 4 94% Level 5 45% Uniform: Grey trousers/skirt, blue sweatshirt wih logo.

Admission: SEA Open Day: By appointment ST ANDREW'S MAGHULL CE PRIMARY Deyes Lane, L31 6DE 0151 526 1378 Headteacher: Mr F Driessen Email: head.standrewsmaghull @schools.sefton.gov.uk Type of School: Voluntary Controlled Pupils: 358 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 Sports Activities: Netball, football SATS: KS2 English Level 4 92% Level 5 45%, Mathematics Level 4 87% Level 5 42%, Science Level 4 95% Level 5 62% Uniform: Boys short grey shorts, white shirt, school tie, plain navy pullover, grey three quarter length socks. Girls white blouse, school tie, grey skirt/pinafore, white/plain grey three quarter length socks, plain navy pullover/cardigan, black/grey tights.

Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA Open Day: By appointment ST GEORGE'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Dennett Close, L31 5PD 0151 526 1624 Headteacher: Mr L McKay Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 239 Age Range: 3-11 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 82% Level 5 37%, Mathematics Level 4 79% Level 5 55%, Science Level 4 92% Level 5 61%

Uniform: Bottle green tops, white shirt, grey trousers/skirt.

Infants: gold tops Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Maricourt Open Day: By appointment ST JOHN BOSCO CATHOLIC PRIMARY Green Lane, L31 8BW 0151 520 2628 Headteacher: Daniel MacAreavy Email: stjblynn@yahoo.co.uk Web: www.stjohnbosco primary.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 197 Age Range: 4-11 Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club, full after school provision until 6pm Extra School Activities: After School lessons, computer club, drama, recorder, guitar etc.

Sports Activities: Swimming, football, netball, tag rugby, tennis, gymnastics SATS: KS2 English Level 4 100% Level 5 50%, Mathematics Level 4 91% Level 5 34%, Science Level 4 97% Level 5 69% Uniform: Grey V neck with school logo, grey shorts/skirt Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Maricourt High Open Day: By appointment SUMMERHILL PRIMARY Poverty Lane, L31 3DT 0151 526 1343 Headteacher: Mrs L Nelson Email: admin.Summerhill@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Web: www.summerhill primary .com 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: Art club, IT club, singing club Sports Activities: Football, netball, dance, basketball, golf SATS: KS2 English Level 4 86% Level 5 28%, Mathematics Level 4 72% Level 5 31%, Science Level 4 83% Level 5 52% Uniform: Dark green sweatshirt, grey trousers/skirt, white polo shirt.

Languages: Italian, French Admission: SEA Open Day: By appointment

MELLING MELLING PRIMARY Wheeler Drive, L31 1DA 0151 547 3349 Headteacher: Mr C Mitchell Email: admin.melling@ schools.sefton.gov.uk

Web: www.mellingprimary.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 205 Age Range: 4-11 Average Class Size: 29 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 94% Level 5 39%, Mathematics Level 4 88% Level 5 39%, Science Level 4 97% Level 5 48% Uniform: Navy blue sweatshirt, pale blue polo shirt, navy blue trousers/skirt Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Maghull High, Deyes, Maricourt Open Day: By appointment

NETHERTON NETHERTON MOSS PRIMARY Swifts Lane, L30 3RU 0151 525 5026 Headteacher: Mrs Scott Email: admin.nethertonmoss @schools.sefton.gov.uk Web: www.nethertonmoss.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 180 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club SATS: KS2 English Level 4 71% Level 5 19%, Mathematics Level 4 77% Level 5 29%, Science Level 4 90% Level 5 39% Uniform: Navy sweatshirt, yellow polo shirt, grey trousers/skirt Languages: French, Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Bootle High Open Day: By appointment

SEAFORTH OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA CATHOLIC PRIMARY Kepler Street, L21 3TR 0151 928 3158 Headteacher: Email: admin.ourladystarof thesea@schools.sefton.gov.uk Web: www.ourladystarofthesea. sefton.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 175 Age Range: 3-11 Pre & After School Activities: After School club Extra School Activities: Fun & kids summer school, drama, homework, computer clubs SATS: KS2 English Level 4 71% Level 5 33%, Mathematics Level 4 63% Level 5 25%, Science Level 4 83% Level 5 42% Uniform: Navy blue pullover/cardigan, school

sweatshirt, blue/white shirt/blouse, school tie, black/grey trousers, navy skirts, blue checked gingham dress.

Admission: Application form with set criteria.

Associated Schools: St Wilfrids High School Open Day: By appointment

SOUTHPORT BIRKDALE PRIMARY Matlock Road, PR8 4EL 01704 567516 Headteacher: Mr P Kelly Email: admin.BirkdalePrimary @schools.sefton.gov.uk Web: www.birkdaleprimary.org/ Type of School: Community Pupils: 360 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 30 Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 93% Level 5 41%, Mathematics Level 4 91% Level 5 57%, Science Level 4 98% Level 5 55% Uniform: Royal blue sweatshirt, yelow polo shirt, grey trousers/ skirt Languages: Spanish, French Admission: SEA Open Day: By appointment BISHOP DAVID SHEPPARD CE PRIMARY Devonshire Road, PR9 7BZ 01704 227987 Headteacher: Mrs S Tasker Email: admin.BishopDavid Sheppard@schools.sefton.gov.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 155 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, etc.

SATS: KS2 English Level 4 69% Level 5 28%, Mathematics Level 4 66% Level 5 21%, Science Level 4 79% Level 5 45% Uniform: Grey trousers/skirt, maroon sweatshirt, gold polo shirt.

Languages: French Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Meols Comp Open Day: By appointment CHURCHTOWN PRIMARY St Cuthberts Road, PR9 7NN 01704 508500 Headteacher: Mr D Walker Email: office@Churchtown. org.uk Web: www.churchtown.org.uk Type of School: Community

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Pupils: 882 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 85% Level 5 35%, Mathematics Level 4 82% Level 5 43%, Science Level 4 95% Level 5 57% Uniform: Grey trousers/skirt, navy blue jumper, yellow polo shirt.

Languages: French Admission: SEA or by contact with school.

Associated Schools: Stanley High Open Day: By appointment FARNBOROUGH ROAD JUNIOR Farnborough Road, PR8 3DF 01704 577625 Headteacher: Mr A Antell Email: admin.Farnborough RoadJun@schools.sefton.gov.uk Web: www.farnboroughroad juniors.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 584 Age Range: 7-11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast and After School clubs Extra School Activities: Singing, dancing, recorder, craft, circus, orchestra, ICT plus many others.

Sports Activities: Netball, judo, fencing, football, cricket, rugby, athletics plus many others SATS: KS2 English Level 4 84% Level 5 46%, Mathematics Level 4 84% Level 5 36%, Science Level 4 89% Level 5 47% Uniform: Maroon tops, gold polo shirt, grey trousers/skirt or white shirt and school tie Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Greenbank High School, Birkdale High School Open Day: By appointment HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC PRIMARY Norwood Crescent, PR9 7DU 01704 213084 Headteacher: Mrs Quinn Email: admin.HolyFamily Primary@schools.sefton.gov.uk Web: www.holyfamilyprimary. com Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 216 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: KS2 English Level 4 93% Level 5 29%, Mathematics Level 4

98% Level 5 49%, Science Level 4 100% Level 5 71% Uniform: Green skirt, grey trousers, white shirt, green school jumper, school tie.

Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Christ the King Open Day: By appointment HOLY TRINITY CE PRIMARY Manchester Road, PR9 9AZ 01704 538366 Headteacher: Mrs Sue Mawdsley Email: admin.holytrinity southport@schools.sefton.gov.uk Web: www.holytrinityprimary. co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 200 Age Range: 5-11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Childrens University, various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 82% Level 5 27%, Mathematics Level 4 91% Level 5 23%, Science Level 4 86% Level 5 36% Uniform: Boys blue shirt, school sweatshirt, grey trousers or shorts. Girls blue blouse/shirt, school sweatshirt, grey skirt or trousers, white socks/tights, gingham blue and white dress.

Admission: Appointment with set criteria.

Open Day: By appointment KEW WOODS PRIMARY Ovington Drive, PR8 6JW 01704 533478 Headteacher: Mr Des Stubbs Email: admin.kewwoods @schools.sefton.gov.uk Web: www.kewwoods.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 345 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 88% Level 5 33%, Mathematics Level 4 95% Level 5 43%, Science Level 4 95% Level 5 43% Uniform: Navy blue top, pale blue polo shirt, grey trousers/skirt Admission: SEA Open Day: By appointment KINGS MEADOW PRIMARY Meadow Lane, PR8 3RS 01704 578512 Headteacher: Mrs Alison Watson Email: admin.kingsmeadow @schools.sefton.gov.uk Web: www.kingsmeadow

primary.com Type of School: Community Pupils: 168 Age Range: 3-11 Average Class Size: 20 Pre & After School Activities: Wrap around care for nursery children, holiday club, Breakfast and After School care Extra School Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 68% Level 5 32%, Mathematics Level 4 84% Level 5 32%, Science Level 4 95% Level 5 42% Uniform: Royal blue sweatshirt and polo shirt, grey trousers or skirt. yellow or blue summer dress.

Languages: French and Spanish Open Day: By appointment LARKFIELD PRIMARY Preston New Road, PR9 8PA 01704 224720 Headteacher: Mr Tim Baldwin Email: head.larkfield@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 278 Age Range: 5-11 Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Football, netball, etc.

SATS: KS2 English Level 4 84% Level 5 42%, Mathematics Level 4 88% Level 5 33%, Science Level 4 95% Level 5 63% Uniform: Grey trousers, navy blue sweatshirt, white polo shirt, navy skirt, summer dress Languages: French, Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Stanley High School Open Day: By appointment LINAKER PRIMARY Sefton Street, PR8 5DB 01704 532343 Headteacher: Mr Colin Coleman Email: office@linakermail.co.uk Web: www.linakerschool.co.uk Type of School: Primary & Childrens Centre Pupils: 478 Age Range: 0-11 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, etc.

SATS: KS2 English Level 4 75% Level 5 31%, Mathematics Level 4 72% Level 5 32%, Science Level 4 84% Level 5 37% Uniform: Purple sweatshirts, grey trousers/skirts, white polo shirt, available from school.

Languages: French, Spanish

Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Greenbank, Birkdale High, Stanley, Meols Cops Special facilities: Nursery, 0-5 childcare Open Day: By appointment MARSHSIDE PRIMARY Garstang Road, PR9 9XA 01704 211177 Headteacher: Mr A. McCoy Email: head.marshside@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Web: www.marshsideprimary. org.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 203 Age Range: 4-11 Average Class Size: 29 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Football, netball, judo, etc.

SATS: KS2 English Level 4 85% Level 5 21%, Mathematics Level 4 82% Level 5 26%, Science Level 4 91% Level 5 38% Uniform: Grey trousers/skirt, grey knitted jumper/cardigan, white shirt, red/grey school tie, red polo (summer term).

Languages: French, Spanish, German Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Local high schools Special facilities: Minis group – pre school Open Day: By appointment with the headteacher.

NORWOOD PRIMARY Norwood Crescent, PR9 7DU 01704 211960 Headteacher: Mrs D Prince Type of School: Community Pupils: 416 Age Range: 5-11 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 80% Level 5 24%, Mathematics Level 4 86% Level 5 39%, Science Level 4 95% Level 5 53% Uniform: Navy blue sweatshirt, grey trousers/skirt, white polo shirt Admission: SEA Open Day: By appointment OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC PRIMARY Grantham Road, PR8 4LT 01704 568375 Headteacher: Mrs P. A. Speed Email: admin.ourladyoflourdes @schools.sefton.gov.uk Web: www.ololprimray.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 542 Age Range: 3-11

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Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Activemark Award SATS: KS2 English Level 4 87% Level 5 40%, Mathematics Level 4 76% Level 5 36%, Science Level 4 96% Level 5 64% Uniform: Navy blue jumpers, white shirt, school tie Languages: French, Spanish Admission: SEA Open Day: By appointment SHORESIDE PRIMARY Westminster Drive, PR8 2QZ 01704 576040 Headteacher: Mr D. Thomas Email: ssideschl@aol.com Type of School: Community Pupils: 263 Age Range: 4-11 Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 92% Level 5 39%, Mathematics Level 4 84% Level 5 16%, Science Level 4 98% Level 5 59% Uniform: Grey trousers/skirt, royal blue sweatshirt, light blue polo shirt.

Languages: French Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Greenbank Girls, Birkdale Boys, Formby High Special facilities: Nursery Open Day: By appointment ST JOHN'S CE PRIMARY Rufford Road, PR9 8JH 01704 227441 Headteacher: Mr Daniel R G Hains Email: head.StJohnsCrossens@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Web: www.stjohnsprimary.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Controlled Pupils: 206 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 SATS: KS2 English Level 4 83% Level 5 34%, Mathematics Level 4 86% Level 5 34%, Science Level 4 97% Level 5 52% Uniform: Boys grey trousers/shorts, white shirt, school tie, polo shirt, sweater, grey socks, black shoes. Girls grey skirt/pinafore, pink/white checked dress, white shirt, polo shirt, cardigan/sweater, white socks, black shoes.

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Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Stanley High School Specialist Sports College Open Day: By appointment ST PATRICK'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY Radnor Drive, PR9 9RR 01704 225906 Headteacher: Mr Bevin Email: admin.stpatricks@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 290 Age Range: 5-11 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various SATS: KS2 English Level 4 90% Level 5 68%, Mathematics Level 4 94% Level 5 45%, Science Level 4 97% Level 5 68% Uniform: Grey trousers/skirt, blue shirt, royal blue sweatshirt Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Christ the King Open Day: By appointment ST PHILIP'S CE PRIMARY SOUTHPORT Hampton Road, PR8 6SS 01704 535737 Headteacher: Mr Brian Johnson Email: head.stphilipssouthport @schools.sefton.gov.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 209 Age Range: 5-11 Average Class Size: 30 Extra School Activities: Computer club, drama clubs (Infant and Junior) recorder club, choir Sports Activities: Tag rugby, cricket, netball, girls football, boys football.

SATS: KS2 English Level 4 97% Level 5 27%, Mathematics Level 4 100% Level 5 43%, Science Level 4 100% Level 5 73% Uniform: Navy jumper/ cardigan, white shirt, navy & red tie, (white polo in summer) grey trousers/ skirt Languages: French Admission: SEA Open Day: By appointment ST TERESA'S CATHOLIC INFANT AND NURSERY Everton Road, PR8 4BT 01704 567528 Headteacher: Miss Anna Gavin Email: admin.StTeresas@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Web: www.st-teresasschool.co.uk Type of School: Infant Pupils: 123 Age Range: 3-7 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities:

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After school clubs SATS: (2006) KS1 grade 3 or above 47% National 22%.

Uniform: Grey shorts or skirt, blue polo top navy school sweatshirt Languages: English, Polish spoken by TA, French Admission: SEA Special facilities: Electronic whiteboards Open Day: By appointment

SATS: KS2 English Level 4 83% Level 5 33%, Mathematics Level 4 80% Level 5 20%, Science Level 4 93% Level 5 50% Uniform: Grey trousers/skirt, red sweatshirt, white polo short.

Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Chesterfield Open Day: By appointment

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THORNTON ST WILLIAM OF YORK CATHOLIC PRIMARY St William Road, L23 9XH 0151 924 7280 Headteacher: Mr David Ryan Email: admin.stwilliamof york@schools.sefton.gov.uk Web: www.st-williamyork. sefton.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 190 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 74% Level 5 35%, Mathematics Level 4 77% Level 5 35%, Science Level 4 90% Level 5 42% Uniform: Grey sweatshirt, grey trousers/skirt, white polo shirt, red and white summer dresses.

Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Holy Family Special facilities: New Foundations Unit Open Day: By appointment THORNTON PRIMARY Edge Lane, L23 4TF 0151 924 6777 Headteacher: Mrs C. Thursfield Email: admin.thornton@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 180 Age Range: 3-11 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various

ST EDMUND & ST THOMAS CATHOLIC PRIMARY Oxford Road, L22 8QF 0151 928 5586 Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 364 Extra School Activities: Contact school Sports Activities: Contact school SATS: KS2 English Level 4 92% Level 5 38%, Mathematics Level 4 92% Level 5 40%, Science Level 4 94% Level 5 49% Uniform: Telephone school for details Admission: SEA Open Day: By appointment ST JOHN'S CE PRIMARY Denmark Street, L22 9RG 0151 928 5685 Headteacher: Mr R. J. Miller Web: www.stjohnsce waterloo.com Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 150 Age Range: 5-11 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Arts club, Spanish club Sports Activities: Football, tennis, badminton, cricket, gym, etc.

SATS: KS2 English Level 4 75% Level 5 21%, Mathematics Level 4 86% Level 5 29%, Science Level 4 96% Level 5 25% Uniform: Purple sweatshirt/ cardigan, grey trousers/skirt, white polo shirt Languages: English, Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: St Michael’ CE High School Open Day: By appointment

Examination results sourced from www.dcsf.gov.uk/performancetables

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hen parents find themselves spending their evenings on their children’s homework, it’s time to get some advice.

Homework consolidates work done in the classroom and research shows that children who spend time doing regular and purposeful homework do better at school. Parents have an important part to play in encouraging their children to appreciate the significance of homework and helping them to get the most out of the work they do after the bell has rung.

Unfortunately, many parents feel ill equipped to help their children either because they are not familiar with modern teaching methods or are simply unsure how to go about providing support. But showing an interest in the work your child does at home will help them develop a positive attitude towards learning. You'll also get to know what your child's strengths and weaknesses are and be familiar with what they're studying at school

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and the progress they're making.

The most important thing to remember is, whatever your child's age, don't do their homework for them – whether that be over prompting a reception child's reading or doing the research for your Year 7's history project. Homework is all about encouraging independent learning, so remember you're there to encourage, support and motivate.

The government recommendations for time spent on homework are; one hour per week for Years One and Two, one and a half hours for Years Three and Four, 30 minutes a day for Years Five and Six and 45-90 minutes a day for Year 7. However, it's best to use these times as a guideline and not stick to them rigidly. Remember quality rather than quantity is what matters. If your child is enjoying the homework activity let them continue. But if your child is beginning to lose interest with five minutes to go it's best to stop, because it's guaranteed you will have wasted the final five minutes of study as they will simply not concentrate.

At the beginning of the school year it's useful to familiarise yourself with your child's school's guidelines on homework. Designate an area at home as the 'homework area' – somewhere your child will come to subconsciously associate with studying, just as they do their bed with sleeping. It's also a good idea to develop a routine for time spent doing homework. Allow your child time to relax after home time and have a snack before you begin any homework. However, it's important to bear in mind what time your child begins to tire, and not to begin homework close to bedtime, whatever their age.

Nicola, 33, from West Derby has two separate homework sessions each evening to allow for the different needs of her children, Baylee, seven and Beaux, five: “I initially tried to sit the children down at the same time to do homework as this seemed the most practical option but I soon discovered it wasn't going to work. It was difficult for me to pay equal attention to both

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children and it quickly became apparent that they worked better at different times. Beaux is more alert after a short break from returning home while Baylee needs a little longer to wind down after school. Although I have to spend a little longer each night doing it this way it's well worth it because the children concentrate much better.

The amount of help you need to give your child will depend on their age – clearly a child in reception will need more one to one help while they’re developing their reading skills. If your child is in year seven it’s likely they’ll just need more guidance with things like researching a topic or perhaps feedback on work they’re in the process of completing.

Whatever their need, your child should always complete the work themselves so they can gain the most benefit.

Tom Ledson from Halton Bridge Therapy and Training advises letting your child attempt their homework alone first, “Only intervene if the child is having difficulty. If a pattern is emerging regarding homework, which is too hard or excessive, liaise with the school. But having said that it’s always a good idea for a parent to keep abreast of how their child is progressing – taking an interest is always good.”

Beginning with the reinforcement of basics such as times tables and spelling when your children are young, as a form of homework, will set them up for more advanced learning. Find new ways of incorporating these fundamentals into everyday life such as shopping trips. Make a shopping list before you leave the house, which you can then give to your child to look after, allowing them a sense of responsibility and setting a goal to achieve. You can then use the visit

to the supermarket to do simple or more complex sums depending on the age of your child.

Homework doesn’t always have to be about sitting down and putting pen to paper. One of the most wide reaching forms of homework is reading. By encouraging your child to be a frequent reader you’ll not only develop their English skills but, by ensuring they read a variety of books, extend their general knowledge. And games such as monopoly cover a half hour of maths without your child even realising. Experiment with new ways of studying science by planting a family garden or visiting a local park or nature reserve and looking at the plants and animals.

Although the discipline of sitting down at the table to do homework is important, changing the routine will help keep homework sessions fresh. A visit to the library brings a change of environment. Either use the trip to find reading books for research for their set homework, or simply use the library facilities and sit with your child while they work in different surroundings. You could even organise a mini homework club with your child’s friends, using interactive and educational games and quizzes.

Timing your child’s homework session is a good way of both ensuring they spend a balanced amount of time each day or week on homework and

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Do ask your child to explain their homework task before they begin so you can both be sure they’ve understood the instruction.

Do be positive when helping your child with their homework and praise them for their achievements.

Do turn off the television during homework time to avoid distraction, but playing music in the background is OK if it helps your child to concentrate.

Do give your child time to have a break and a snack after school before starting homework.

Don’t forget to check teacher’s comments in homework diaries and on completed work.

Don’t let your children just copy from the research they do but encourage them to make brief notes and interpret the information.

Don’t make negative comments such as “I hated maths too”. If your child is really struggling to understand, consult the school and discuss their options.

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that they remain motivated during each session. Tracy, 38, from Aintree discovered her son Elliot, 10, concentrated much better when they began keeping time during his homework stints: “Elliot used to find it difficult to concentrate when he had no sense of how long the homework session would last. We decided to set an alarm so he didn’t feel he was working for an indefinite period of time. As soon as he knew he could rely on the alarm to tell him when to finish he stopped concentrating on the clock and more on his work!”

Although there are a variety of ways to keep your child’s homework sessions motivational and therefore purposeful, Tom

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Ledson stresses the most important thing to remember when considering how best to help your child is that new work should always be done in class: “Homework should reinforce the work done in class. The child should be given homework they can complete and understand. The amount of work set should be reasonable but not excessive.

“Sometimes parents try to help by introducing the way they learnt it themselves many years ago. The basics are the same but the methods used now are quite different.”

The best way to help children with their homework is to show an interest in what they are doing, be around to listen to any problems they may have and show support by offering words of encouragement. If you feel your child is struggling with their homework on a regular basis or perhaps is finding it too easy, don’t hesitate to contact their school. Homework is the link between home and school and communication is key to ensuring this link remains strong and fulfils its purpose.

Christine Tyrer is a Kumon instructor at the Allerton study centre “Homework is a fact of life for most school pupils, even at primary school these days. Teachers may only have a short time to introduce and teach a particular topic so extra practice at home can be essential; however this may also mean that students are attempting homework they may not feel confident about.

“As a Kumon instructor and parent of a boy in year 6, I have clearly identified two areas that can greatly reduce the stress and anxiety associated with homework.

“Firstly, improving a child’s confidence in a subject is the best way to ensure homework does not build up into a huge issue and a cause of stress for them. At Kumon, children really enjoy doing their work because it is set precisely for the ability of that student. For students who have been struggling with maths or English this gives them a much needed boost to their confidence which they take with them when tackling schoolwork or homework!

“Simply completing school homework doesn’t necessarily help children to improve their study skills. Some rush through their work haphazardly, while others spend far too long on problems, never learning to work at speed. Improving concentration skills will help to ensure that a piece of homework does not take hours to complete; at Kumon children have time and accuracy targets to work to for each piece of work; improving concentration and their speed of working.”

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Educate Secondary School News Celebrating International Day

Five continents in one day International Day is an integral part of the school calendar at Broadgreen International School. Staff and students participated in a day based on the five continents of the world to celebrate Broadgreens new status as part of the Fiveways Trust in collaboration with Childwall Sports College.

Students had the opportunity to participate in a variety of sessions including Chinese Dragon Dancing, steel drums, African drumming and African mask making. Some students also worked with Curtis Watts, a renowned performance poet who based his session on South America.

The finale to the day was a spectacular International Hair Competition. Students

designed creations to reflect hair fashion from around the world. Judges had a hard task to decide the winner but

Louise, a Year 10 Diploma student won first prize with her hair design based on France. Louise won

Our friends from Sibiu Archbishop Blanch School welcomed a group of four young volunteers from Romania recently. The reciprocal visit came about as a result of the school’s Year 11 company, Educ8, winning the Merseyside Enterprise

Olympics in 2007 and, as a consequence of this success, the group of students and accompanying Archbishop Blanch School staff were invited to visit the European Capital of Culture 2007 Sibiu, Transylvania.

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During their visit to Archbishop Blanch School took part in a very busy schedule that showed off Liverpool's year as Capital of Culture. Events arranged included tours around the city.

Headteacher, Jane Griffiths said: "It was a great privilege to welcome our friends from Sibiu and to repay some of the very generous hospitality our staff and students received when in Transylvania. I thoroughly enjoyed joining them at some of the events that were arranged. It is wonderful that such strong links have been forged with students from Romania and it is the school's intention that we can build upon these links in the future.

hairdressing equipment plus a fantastic trophy. Chloe came second and Senna came third.

Newsinbrief Work starts on Alsop Liverpool City Council has given the green light for work to start at Alsop High School Technology College in Walton.

Alsop will be the first Building Schools for the Future (BSF) scheme which will cost £21m.

Plan given go-ahead Outline planning permission has been granted by Liverpool City Council for the new £25m King David School campus in Childwall.

It will see the existing King David Primary and King David High Schools replaced with brand new buildings.

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School makes new friends

Much loved teacher retires

The Big Hope

The teachers’ from TCVTibetan Children's Villages (an organisation dedicated to the education of deprived and orphaned Tibetan children and to the preservation of Tibetan culture) were among the delegates who visited Liverpool Hope University's The Big Hope Congress who have been visiting schools to observe the British system and to exchange

ideas with fellow education professionals.

An invitation to visit Maricourt Catholic High School was a great opportunity - Tenzin Pelmo, a member of the Tibetan group said that learning from fellow professionals and seeing how the British system worked for her and her colleagues was a major focus of their visit.

“We very much enjoyed

the Youth Congress but our programme of school visits ensured that our time here in the UK was wholly productive. This visit to Maricourt School was such a pleasure. Staff and students made us so welcome.” The group toured the school, observed lessons and during lunch were joined by members of staff and of the Student Research Group.

School goes bananas Gateacre Community Comprehensive School and The Friends of Gateacre decided a great way to take part in this years Capital of Culture celebrations was to collaborate and create a piece of art for Gateacre village for the Go Superlambanana trail.

Upon choosing two local artists from KECS Creative, to work with 20 students (13-15 year olds) as well as members of the community and local councillors attended workshops to create the design for their very own Superlambanana. After the initial workshop the ideas were taken away

and a final design was created.

The inspiration behind this design came from its surroundings. In the late nineteenth century, a change in architectural fashion led to Gateacre Village being associated with the 'blackand-white' or 'mock Tudor' style which makes it such a distinctive place today and we felt had to be reflected by the Tudorlambanana.

The staff and pupils of St John Bosco Arts College, have bid farewell to much loved teacher Jude Oldfield. Jude has served the Liverpool school for 41 years, and has seen three generations of some families pass through the school.

“In all that time Jude has rarely, if ever, taken time off work,” said Head Teacher Anne Pontifex. “Pupils have often said that she’s the most caring teacher they’ve come across.” Jude was a founder member of the school’s English Department, and has taken pride over the years in expanding the horizons of many of her pupils through theatre visits and trips abroad.

“She really has enriched their cultural outlook,” said Anne. “We’ll all miss her desperately.”

Hot off the press A team of budding journalists from Childwall Sports College have been recognised for their school publication ‘The Childwall Chronicle’ The paper received a ‘Distinction’ in the National Times Educational Supplement (TES) Newsday Competition.

Headteacher, Dewi Phillips, said: “To achieve a ‘Distinction’ in the National ‘Writing a Newspaper in a Day’ Competition is quite outstanding. My thanks go to all concerned but particularly to the youngsters who have put in so much time”.

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Educate Secondary School News Louise wins Young Citizen Award

The positive face of youth Louise Foster from St George of England Specialist Engineering College in Bootle has been awarded the Anthony Walker Young Citizen Award for 2008.

Louise was nominated by Andrew McQuade of the LinacreOne Community Partnership for her work with the local community and Senior Citizens.

Andrew said: “At an age when most young teenagers are out enjoying themselves with friends it is refreshing to see that Louise is trying to help youths get their views heard by the decision makers in local politics and the public sector.

“Louise and all her contemporaries at the Youtheezi group are an inspiration. They really show the positive face of youth today.”

Louise was presented with her award at the Metropolitan Cathedral

by Cherie Blair and Anthony's mother Gee Walker.

Louise said: “I am really pleased that I won. We wanted to show

people that not all teenagers are yobs. It has been great fun working with the elderly as I have found that you can have a really good laugh with them”.

Easing the pain of transition Staff and students from Holly Lodge Girls College recently held a open day for primary students to ease the transition from primary to secondary schools.

The children met both pupils and staff to gain an overview of how a secondary school works, and to alay any fears they may have.

Teacher, Miss Kate Doran, said: “The day included a chemistry display, making masks and keyrings, PE and games.

“The pupils were also asked to fill in postcards making any comments to remind them of their day at Holly Lodge and making that step a bit easier for when they arrive at the college”.

Students embark on tall ship dream voyage Samantha Moore and Chloe Pettit, from St Julie’s Catholic High School, recently joined the Tall Ship Stavros S Niarchos in Newcastle, in preparation for setting sail on the Tall Ships Youth Trust’s Voyage of Achievement, funded by the HSBC Global Education Trust.

Samantha and Chloe who have never sailed before, sailed alongside 46 of their peers from 23 other schools and colleges across England

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Immediately on joining the ship the youngsters were assigned to a team of 16, where they learnt the ins and outs of sailing a Tall Ship.

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skills in a supportive team environment.

“It involved decision making and group work and helped them to learn aspects of subjects such as

geography and science first hand. It offered a very well rounded and exciting chance to learn about themselves in the world beyond the classroom”.

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Prescot’s Enterprising teenagers

Top gear students

Georgina Sanders (left) and Ciara Christopherson get in top gear Young Prescot car designers drove to success in a contest to challenge their enterprise and creative skills and accelerate their future careers in industry.

A team of 13 and 14 year olds from St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Prescot, were runners-up in the ‘Make it in Manufacturing Enterprise Challenge’, part of The

Manufacturing Institute’s campaign to attract new talent into industry.

This was the first of several North West heats, with the three finalists from each of the heats invited to compete in a grand regional final later in the year. The winner of the Merseyside final was Archbishop Blanch C of E High School at Mount Vernon, with St Edmund

Arrowsmith and St Cuthbert’s Catholic Community College for Business and Enterprise, St Helens, sharing runners-up positions.

Teams from 11 schools set up their own mini car manufacturing company, designing vehicles from family saloons to eco-friendly models and devising a sales and marketing strategy to sell their ideas to the customer.

Archbishop Beck get arty

Green living at Bellerive

Archbishop Beck Catholic Sports College have been awarded the Arts Mark Award.

Organised by Arts Council England, the college was recently presented with the Artsmark award at a ceremon at the Philharmonic Hall.

The award celebrates schools that have made a strong commitment to the arts and that have developed a nationally recognised range of arts provision for their students.

Bellerive College, Liverpool has been highlighted for its good practice in encouraging pupils to play their part in helping to protect the environment and making sustainability an integral part of school life.

Bellerive College is one of 16 secondary schools and colleges surveyed for Ofsted’s report ‘Schools and sustainability: A climate for change’. The report shows that teaching sustainability can help bring the significance of climate change to life.

Head teacher Sr Brigid Halligan said: “A very important aspect of our teaching at Bellerive has always been to help our pupils understand that how we behave and how we lead our lives does have a direct influence on the lives of others.

We see the sustainability agenda as a natural extension of this key aspect of education and we try to ensure that when there are opportunities, these are fed into most aspects of the curriculum”.

Top award for Principal

Wally Brown CBE, Principle of Liverpool Community College, has been awarded the title of Doctor of the University by Lord Puttnam of Queensgate, Chancellor of The Open University, at The Open University in the North West’s degree ceremony recently.

Wally was awarded the honour for his public services to areas of special education concern to the University in the North West.

After receiving the award, Wally said: “I feel both proud and humble to have been awarded this Honorary Degree . “My pride is because it recognises the achievement of Liverpool Community College, humble because I am being rewarded for simply doing the job I love to the best of my ability”.

Wally has been principal of Liverpool Community College since 1991. He was born in Toxteth and returned to education in his thirties, after several years in the engineering industry.

On the up Record numbers of students will flock into Merseyside in the coming month as more young people than ever pick Liverpool as their first choice to study.

All of the city’s universities and Ormskirk’s Edge Hill campus have seen a rise in applications.

Liverpool John Moores is expecting 6,000 new full-time undergraduates which is up by 10% on student numbers recorded this time last year.

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Every Childwall child matters

CHILDWALL SCHOOL A Specialist Sports College

Open Day: Thursday 25th September 4-6.30pm The Headteacher Mr Phillips will address parents at 4.30pm and 5.30pm Headteacher Dewi Phillips, J.P., B.A., M.Ed. Fiveways, Queens Drive, Liverpool L15 6XZ email admin@childwallsc.co.uk website www.childwallsc.co.uk

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SECONDARY SCHOOLS LIVERPOOL AIGBURTH ST MARGARET’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND HIGH Aigburth Road, L17 6AB 0151 427 1825 Headteacher: Dr D. F. Dennison PhD Email: stmargaretsadmin@ merseymail.com Web: www.stmargarets high.com Type of School: Voluntary Aided, Technology and Language College Pupils: 973 (201 in the coeducational Sixth Form) Age Range: 11-18 Average Class Size: 22-30 Extra School Activities: Large range of clubs, sporting activities and educational visits/holidays.

Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 80% A Level 97% Uniform: Available from 3 main school suppliers Languages: French, German and Spanish Admission: 150 boys. 85% Church commitment, 15% Entrance Exam on 27th September 2008. Co-educational Sixth Form Associated area: Liverpool Diocese Special facilities: New £2m Cricket and Sports Centre Open Day: July 2009 AUCKLAND COLLEGE 65 Parkfield Road, L17 4LE 0151 727 0083 Principal: Mr Anthony Akaraonye Email: info@auckland college.com Web: www.auckland college.com Type of School: Independent Pupils: Mixed [ approx 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 Exam results: Contact school Uniform: Grey blazer blue/black/gold kilt, black trousers, black jumper edged in

gold and blue, white shirt, gold and blue tie and black shoes Languages: Spanish Admission: Tour, day visit, recent report, feedback meeting, appointment with Principal.

Associated Schoolss: Contact Auckland Special facilities: Lab, IT Suite Open Day: Contact for individual tours, open days throughout year.

AINTREE ARCHBISHOP BECK CATHOLIC SPORTS COLLEGE Cedar Road, L9 9AF 0151 525 6326 Headteacher: Mr Paul Dickinson Email: beck-ao@archbishop beck.liverpool.sch.uk Web: www.abhs.ik.org (updated soon - a link will redirect) Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 1311 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 etc.

Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 58% A level 92% AS level 93% Uniform: Burgundy blazer, grey skirt/trousers, white shirt, tie.

Languages: Spanish, French Admission: LEA Associated Schoolss: Blessed Sacrament, Holy Name, St Francis de Sales Special facilities: Cater for disabled pupils Open Day: Telephone school for dates

ALLERTON NEW HEYS COMMUNITY SCHOOL Heath Road, L19 4TN 0151 427 6482 Email: newheys@ btconnect.com Web: www.newheys.com Headteacher: Mrs Ann Stahler Type of School: Business & Enterprise Specialist College Pupils: 800 Age Range: 11-18 Average Class Size: 25 Sports Activities: Netball, hockey, basketball, badminton, football, rugby, athletics.

Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 38% Uniform: Black blazer (available from Kitted Out),

black skirt or standard cut black trousers, black V-necked jumper/tank top, white blouse or shirt, school tie (optional), sensible black flat shoes, white/black socks/tights. Boys: Blazer as above, black standard trousers, black V-necked jumper, plain white shirt, school tie (compulsory), sensible black shoes, plain dark socks.

Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schoolss: Booker Avenue, Gilmour, Garston CofE, Springwood, Banks Road & Wider Open Day: October

ANFIELD NORTH LIVERPOOL ACADEMY Priory Road, L4 2SL 0151 260 4044 Headteacher: Mrs K Askew Email: admin@northliverpool academy.co.uk Web: www.northliverpool academy.co.uk Type of School: Academy Pupils: 1150 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: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 37% Uniform: Grey blazer, black/grey trousers/skirt, white shirt, school tie, school bag.

Languages: Spanish, French Admission: LEA Associated Schoolss: Pinehurst Juniors, Anfield, Breckfield, All Saints, Hope Valley, Our Lady Immaculate, Faith Primary, Gladwys Street Primary.

Open Day: Twice Yearly

BROADGREEN BROADGREEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Queens Drive, L13 5UQ 0151 228 6800 Headteacher: Mr Ian Andain Email: srouch@Broadgreen InternationalSchool.com Web: www.Broadgreen InternationalSchool.com Type of School: Foundation School Technology College Pupils: 1250 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 art, sport, science and technology. In addition we offer a wide range of holidays and International visits.

Sports Activities: Swimming, fitness, canoeing, football, basketball, badminton, netball, table tennis.

Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 43%. International Baccalaureate average points score of 19 Uniform: Black v-necked sweatshirt/tanktop, black cardigan, black blazer, white shirt, school tie, black trousers/skirt.

Languages: French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese Admission: Governing body Associated Schoolss: Blueberry Park, Broadgreen Primary, Corinthian Primary, Dovecot Primary, Kensington Primary, Knotty Ash Primary, Northway Primary, Phoenix Primary, St Anne’s (Stanley) Open Day: 2nd October 2008 5.30pm to 7.30pm or by arranged visit.

CALDERSTONES CALDERSTONES Harthill Road, L18 3HS 0151 724 2087 Headteacher: Mr Brian Davies Email: admin@calder stones.co.uk Web: www.calderstones.co.uk Type of School: Community Age Range: 11-18 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Art, drama Sports Activities: PE, football Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 54% Uniform: Black school blazer, white shirt, school tie, black trousers/skirt Admission: LEA Open Day: September/October

CHILDWALL CHILDWALL SPORTS COLLEGE Queens Drive, L15 6XZ 0151 722 1561 Headteacher: Mr Dewi Phillips Email: admin@childwallsc.co.uk Web: www.childwallsc.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 1292

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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: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 53% Languages: Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Various Open Day: 25th September

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 Web: www.abblanch.com Type of School: Technology College & Training School.

Voluntary Aided C E Pupils: 916 Age Range: 11-18 (girls up to 16, mixed sex Sixth Form) Average Class Size: 27 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club, homework club Extra School Activities: Ski trips, residential & 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, gym & fitness club, cheerleading.

Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 81% A levels A-E 99.36% Uniform: Navy blazer/skirt, pale blue shirt, purple, navy & gold tie (Y7-11), black trousers or skirt & white shirt (Y12-13) Languages: French, German, Spanish, Latin Admission: Application form with set criteria Associated Schoolss: Primary schools throughout the Diocese of Liverpool Facilities: New sixth form centre, sports hall, gymnasium, fitness suite, all weather sports pitch.

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CROXTETH CROXTETH COMPREHENSIVE Parkstile Lane, L11 0BD 0151 546 4168 Headteacher: Mr Richard Baker Email: morans@croxteth.biblio.net Web: www.croxtethcomp.liverpool.sch.uk (under construction) Type of School: Community Pupils: 561 Age Range: 11-18 Extra School Activities: Drama, keyboard, orchestra, singing Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 44% Uniform: Boys plain dark grey/black trousers, maroon jumper, white shirt, school tie.

Girls maroon skirt, maroon jumper, white blouse, school tie.

Admission: LEA Open Day: Telephone school for dates DE LA SALLE HUMANITIES COLLEGE Carr Lane East, L11 4SG 0151 546 3134 Headteacher: Mr Patrick Ferguson Email: delasalleadmin@ googlemail.com Web: www.de-la-salle.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 512 Age Range: 11-18 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 65% A level 93% Uniform: Black trousers, black blazer, white, shirt, school tie.

Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: St Teresa’s, St Matthew’s, Our Lady & St Philomena, St Swithin’s, All Saints, Beaufort Park, Croxteth Primary, Mab Lane, Monksdown, Our Lady Immaculate, Ranworth Square, St Albert’s, St Brigid’s, St Cecilia’s, St John Fisher, St Margaret Mary’s, St Michael’s, St Nicholas, St Sebastian’s, Wellesbourne.

Open Day: July ST JOHN BOSCO ARTS COLLEGE Stonedale Crescent, L11 9DQ 0151 546 6360 Headteacher: Mrs Anne Pontifex Email:enquiries@stjohnbosco.org .uk Web: www.st-johnbosco. liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided

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Pupils: 1100 Age Range: 11-18 Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Homework club, languages, science, dance, drama, music, Cafod, young enterprise, art, ICT Sports Activities: Trampolining, football, athletics, rides Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 56% A levels 94% Uniform: Contact school Languages: French, Spanish Admission: LEA Open Day: 19th September 6-8pm

EDGE HILL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP SCHOOL Overbury Street, L7 3HL 0151 709 1642 Headteacher: Mr Phil Williamson Web: www.cfschool.org.uk Type of School: Independent Pupils: 196 Age Range: 4-16 Extra School Activities: Chess, voal group, art and craft Sports Activities: Football Exam results: Not available Uniform: Telephone for details Languages: French Admission: Set criteria Open Day: October/January

FAZAKERLEY FAZAKERLEY HIGH SCHOOL Specialist Engineering College Sherwoods Lane, L10 1LB 0151 524 4530/524 4531 Headteacher: Mr Nicholas Fleming Email: fazakerleyh-ao@ fazakerleyhigh.liverpool.sch.uk Web: www.school-portal.co.uk/ Fazakerley Type of School: Community Pupils: 800 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 Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 47% Uniform: available from John Lewis Languages: French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Rice Lane Juniors, Longmoor Primary, Fazakerley Primary, Barlows Primary, Leamington Primary.

Special facilities: New school building Open Day: June and September.

GARSTON ST BENEDICT’S COLLEGE Horrocks Avenue, L19 5PF 0151 427 5302 Headteacher: Mr J Finnigan Email: admin@saint benedicts.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 759 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: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 72% A level 85% Uniform: Royal blue, black trousers, tartan kilt 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 Open Day: September

GATEACRE GATEACRE COMMUNITY COMPREHENSIVE Grange Lane, L25 4SD 0151 428 1569 Headteacher: Mr Gerard Lonergan Email: gateacre-ao@gateacre. liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 1600 Age Range: 11-18 Average Class Size: 28 Extra School Activities: Drama and music Sports Activities: Various Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 61% Uniform: Black v-necked jumper, white shirt, school tie, black trousers/skirt Languages: French, Spanish Admission: LEA Open Day: September

KENSINGTON THE ACADEMY OF ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI Gardners Drive, L6 7UR 0151 260 7600 Headteacher: Mr J Burke Email: academy@rcaol.co.uk Web: www.st-francisofassisiliverpool.org Type of School: Academy Pupils: 772 Age Range: 11-16 Average Class Size: 28

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A Technology College & Training School Mount Vernon Road, Liverpool L7 3EA email: admin@blanch.org.uk tel: 0151 709 1452 website:www.abblanch.com

“The Headteacher is passionately committed to make this good school outstanding … she leads the school well and has a clear focus on school improvement” Ofsted 2008 “The school, through its distinctive Christian character, is outstanding at meeting the needs of all learners” SIAS Ofsted 2008

OPEN EVENING FOR YEAR 7 ADMISSION 2009 1 OCTOBER AT 2.00pm “Pupils’ excellent personal development is evident in lessons and around the school. Their courtesy and outstanding behaviour were apparent throughout the inspection.” Ofsted 2008 Re-designated as a High Performing Specialist School 2008

Archbishop Blanch is a good school, where good teaching and pastoral care of an outstanding quality enable pupils to achieve well.

Pupils show outstanding levels of personal development, demonstrated by their excellent behaviour and maturity for their age.

The broad and balanced curriculum meets statutory requirements and provides well for the needs of all pupils, including those who are very able. Ofsted 2008 Pupils speak positively of the friendliness and approachability of staff, and of how much they enjoy school. They are made to feel safe and secure in a school which values all its members and has clear expectations for the part they all need to play in fostering an inclusive and welcoming Christian community.

SIAS Ofsted 2008

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Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 44% Uniform: Boys: Navy blazer, grey trousers, navy jumper, white shirt, school tie, black shoes. Girls: Navy blazer, kilt or grey trousers, white blouse, school tie, black shoes.

Languages: French, Spanish Admission: LEA Special facilities: Gifted & Talented department Open Day: October

MOSSLEY HILL LIVERPOOL COLLEGE HMC INDEPENDENT South Lodge, Queens Drive, L18 8BG 0151 724 4000 Headteacher: Stephen Buglass M.ed(Oxon) Cert Ed. (Acting Principal) Email: admin@liverpool college.org.uk Web: www.liverpool college.org.uk Type of School: HMC Independent Pupils: 880 Age Range: 3 - 18 Average Class Size: 17 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Rugby, football, cricket, hockey, athletics, watersports Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 96% Uniform: Dark blazers with school crest, girls black and white checked skirts. Sixth form smart black suits.

Languages: Mandarin, Japanese, Spanish, French, Latin Admission: By entrance assessment Associated Schools: Local schools Open Day: 1st March

SEFTON PARK BELLERIVE FCJ CATHOLIC COLLEGE Windermere Terrace, L8 3SB 0151 727 2064 Headteacher: Sister Brigid Halligan Email: bhalligan@btconnect.com Web: www.bellerive.liverpool. sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 918 Age Range: 11-18 Average Class Size: 25 Sports Activities: Netball, hockey, badminton, football, dance, gymnastics, athletics, health & fitness, rounders, cross country, urban adventure.

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Languages: Spanish, French Admission: Religious admissions policy Associated Schools: Citywide Special facilities: Science College with extensive ICT facilities.

Open Day: October ST HILDA’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND HIGH Croxteth Drive, L17 3AL 0151 733 2709 Headteacher: Mr J C Yates Email: info@st-hildas.com Web: www.st-hildas.com Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 865 Age Range: 11-18 Average Class Size: 26 Extra School Activities: Sign language Sports Activities: Football, etc Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 81% A level A-E 100% Uniform: Navy skirt, tie, blazer, purple check blouse.

Languages: French, Spanish, German Admission: LEA and entrance exam.

Associated Schools: Various Special facilities: New drama studio Open Day: Telephone school for dates.

SPEKE PARKLANDS HIGH SCHOOL Specialist Language College Ganworth Road, L24 2RZ 0151 486 2612 Headteacher: Mr Alan Smithies Email: parklands.hs@ parklands.liverpool.sch.uk Web: www.parklands. liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 704 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: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 29% Uniform: Blazer, jumper, shirt, tie, skirt/trousers, shoes Languages: Spanish, French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Local primaries Special facilities: ICT suites Open Day: 25th September 4.30-7.30pm

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TOXTETH THE BELVEDERE ACADEMY 17 Belvidere Road, L8 3TF 0151 727 1284 Principal: Mr P. M. Kennedy Web: www.belvedere academy.net Pupils: 550 girls Age Range: 11-18 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) Level 2 96.6%, A Level Level 3 99.4% Uniform: Royal blue blazer, school emblem, light blue blouse, navy blue skirt, navy blue cardigan/pullover (optional), black shoes.

Admission: LEA Open Day: 3rd July

WALTON ALSOP HIGH SCHOOL Specialist Technology College Queens Drive, L4 6SH 0151 525 2600 Headteacher: Mr P Jamieson Type of School: Community Comprehensive Pupils: 1753 Age Range: 11-18 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various Exam results: (2006) GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 56% Uniform: Green blazer, white shirt, school tie, grey trousers.

Languages: Spanish, French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Various Open Day: Septembre NOTRE DAME CATHOLIC COLLEGE Specialist School for the Arts Everton Valley, L4 4EZ 0151 263 3104 Headteacher: Miss C B McCann, BA MSc Email: ao@notredame.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 1100 Age Range: 11-18 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Early morning music club, homework club, college choir, chamber choir, steel band, gamelan, orchestra, African drumming, theatre company, drama club, dance clubs.

Sports Activities: Netball, hockey, football, basketball,

trampolining.

Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 68% Uniform: Royal blue blazer, grey skirt, pale blue shirt/blouse, blue jumper.

Languages: Spanish, French Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Local schools Special facilities: Drama and dance studios, performing arts auditorium (500 tiered seats), music technology suite, dedicated sixth form resource and leisure area.

Open Day: Contact college for dates.

WAVERTREE THE BLUE COAT Church Road, L15 9EE 0151 733 1407 Headteacher: Mr Tittershill Email:kate.rees@staff. bluecoatschool.net Web: www.bluecoatschool.net Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 906 Age Range: 11-18 Average Class Size: 24 Sports Activities: Athletics, basketball, cricket, football, netball, hockey Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 100% A level 98.5% Uniform: Boys grey flannel trousers, white shirt, plain black shoes, plain grey v-necked pullovers, school tie, grey socks.

Girls knee length grey skirt, white shirt/blouse, black low heeled shoes, grey v-necked pullover, grey socks/grey tights.

Languages: French, Spanish, Latin Admission: Application form with set criteria Open Day: First Thursday in July KING DAVID HIGH Childwall Road, L15 6UZ 0151 722 7496 Headteacher: Mrs Brigid Smith Email: kingdavid-ao@king davidhigh.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 606 Age Range: 11-18 Average Class Size: 30 Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 89% A level 98.5% Uniform: White shirt, black blazer, grey trousers, school skirt Languages: French, German, Hebrew Admission: Application form with set criteria Associated Schools: King David Primary Open Day: July

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NOTRE DAME CATHOLIC COLLEGE Specialist School for the Arts Awarded ArtsMark Gold Headteacher: Miss C B McCann BA MSc

A COLLEGE OPEN TO ALL "We are in the top 1% nationally for Contextualised Value Added and offer an exciting new Curriculum at Key Stage 3 and an excellent range of Level 1, 2 and 3 courses in Key Stage 4 and the Sixth Form including the new Creative and Media Diploma."

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• Educational arts visits to Norway, Spain, France.

• Young Arts Programme every Wednesday evening open to all primary school students.

• Numerous performance opportunities in our • 500 seat performance arena and our • 200 seat drama studio.

• Professional mirrored dance studio.

• State of the art music technology facilities.

For application forms or an opportunity to view or hire our facilities please contact the college on 0151 263 3104 College Chamber Choir on their tour of Barcelona 2007

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Holly Lodge Girls’ College Specialist School for the Arts Holly Lodge is one of the most popular schools in Liverpool because we place a strong emphasis on not only academic achievement but also responsible citizenship and personal development.

Open Evening September 18th 2008 5.00pm-7.00pm Come along for an informative look at the college and see what we can offer your child.

Contact the school for further details

Holly Lodge Girls’ College Queens Drive, West Derby, Liverpool L13 0AE 0151 228 3772/220 4234 Email: hollylodge@hollylodge.liverpool.sch.uk Web: www.hollylodge.liverpool.sch.uk Ms J E Tinsley BA Hons NPQH

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WEST DERBY BROUGHTON HALL CATHOLIC HIGH Yew Tree Lane, L12 9HJ 0151 228 3622 Headteacher: Mr Gerard Murphy Email: admin@broughton hall.com Web: www.broughtonhall.com Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 1279 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, and theatre trips.

Sports Activities: Football, hockey, tennis, netball, athletics Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 65% A level 96.1% Uniform: Pale blue/white check short sleeved shirt, navy skirt, Air Force blue blazer, navy pullover, plain navy socks, flat plain black shoes.

Admission: LEA Open Day: Year 7 27th September 3.30-6.30pm CARDINAL HEENAN CATHOLIC HIGH Specialist Sports College Honeysgreen Lane, L12 9HZ 0151 228 3472 Headteacher: Mr Dave Forshaw Email: cardinal.heenan@ merseymail.com Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 1430 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) Level 2 73% A levels 97.8% Uniform: Black trousers, white shirt, black blazer and jumper, with school badge.

Languages: French, Spanish Admission: LEA Associated Schools: St Cecilia, St Cuthbert, St Dominic, St Margaret Mary, St Oswald, St Paul, St Sebastian Open Day: July HOLLY LODGE Girls College Queens Drive, L13 0AE 0151 228 3772 Headteacher: Ms J E Tinsley BA (Hons) NPQH Email: hollylodge@hollylodge. liverpool.sch.uk Web:

www.hollylodge.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Girls College Pupils: 1500 Age Range: 11-18 Average Class Size: 25 Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 64% A level 93% Uniform: Green skirt, pink blouse, green blazer.

Languages: French, German Admission: LEA Associated Schools: Roscoe, Broadgreen and others Open Day: September ST EDWARD’S COLLEGE Sandfield Park, L12 1LF 0151 281 1999 Headteacher: Mr J E Waszek Email: principal@stedwards.liverpool.sch.uk Web: www.st-edwards.co.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 1198 Age Range: 11-18 Extra School Activities: Chess club, Da Vinci club, debating, drama, Duke of Edinburgh, warhammer club, website club.

Sports Activities: Athletics, cricket, cross country, hockey, netball, rugby, swimming, tennis Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 95.8% A levels AC 79.4% Uniform: see College Diary Admission: Set criteria Open Day: June WEST DERBY SCHOOL Quarry Road L13 7DB 0151 228 7915 Headteacher: Margaret Rannard Email: westderby-ao@westderby. liverpool.sch.uk Web: www.westderbyschoo.com Pupils: 1222 Age Range: 11-16 Extra School Activities: Chess, science, technology, music, drama, computer Sports Activities: Athletics, badminton, volleyball, footbal, hockey, cricket, golf, baseball, table tennis Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 58% Uniform: Black blazer, school tie, white shirt, black V-necked jumper, black trousers, black shoes Languages: French, Spanish Admission: LEA Open Day: Telephone for dates

WOOLTON ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S COLLEGE Centre of Excellence for Maths and Computing Beaconsfield Road, L25 6EG 0151 288 1000

Headteacher: Mr Leslie Rippon Email: admin@sfx.liverpool. sch.uk Web: www.sfx.liverpool.co.uk Type of School: Foundation Pupils: 1324 Age Range: 11-18 Average Class Size: 25 Extra School Activities: Debating, music, art, drama, boys choir Sports Activities: Football, cricket, athletics, swimming, squash Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 63% Uniform: Grey trousers, school v-neck pullover, shirt, maroon blazer, school tie.

Languages: Spanish, French Admission: LEA and school form Open Day: July ST JULIE’S CATHOLIC HIGH Specialist Language School Speke Road, L25 7TN 0151 428 6421 Headteacher: Sister Ann-Marie Gammack, SND, BA Email: reception@stjulies.liverpool.sch.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 1374 Age Range: 11-18 Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: PE, hockey Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 72% Uniform: French blue blazer, different colour blouse for each year Languages: Language college Admission: LEA Open Day: June

KNOWSLEY HALEWOOD HIGHFIELD SERVICE CENTRE Baileys Lane, L26 0TY 0151 288 8930 Headteacher: Mr Tom Smith Email: highfield.de@ knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Community Special Pupils: 52 Age Range: 11-16 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Sports Activities: Various Exam results: N/A Uniform: Black v-neck jumper, white shirt, black trousers/skirt.

Languages: French, Spanish Admission: By appointment Open Day: By appointment

HUYTON ALT BRIDGE SECONDARY SUPPORT CENTRE Wellcroft Road, L36 7TA 0151 477 8310 Headteacher: Mr Barry Kerwin Email: altbridge.de@ knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Community Special Pupils: 118 Age Range: 11-16 Average Class Size: 8 Extra School Activities: Varous Sports Activities: Trampolining, netball, football, boccia Exam results: N/A Uniform: Navy blue sweater, white/pale blue polo shirt, charcoal grey/black trousers/skirt Admission: Through education office Open Day: By appointment BOWRING COMMUNITY SPORTS COLLEGE Western Avenue, L36 4PR 0151 477 8000 Headteacher: Mrs M Cotson Email: bowring.de@ knowsley.gov.uk Web: www.bowring.knowsley. sch.uk Type of School: Community Sports College Pupils: 664 Age Range: 11-16 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Homework, study club Sports Activities: Various Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 55% Uniform: Telephone school for details Admission: KEA Open Day: Telephone for dates KNOWSLEY HEY SCHOOL Seel Road, L36 6DG 0151 489 0276 Headteacher: Mary Belchem Email: knowsleyhey@ knowsley.gov.uk Web: www.knowsley-hey.org.uk Type of School: Community Arts College Pupils: 999 Age Range: 11-16 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 48% Uniform: Blazer, black for boys, blue for girls, white shirt, school tie Languages: French Admission: KEA Open Day: September/October

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RIVERSIDE STUDY CENTRE Stretton Way, L36 6JF 0151 480 4000 Headteacher: Mr M Davies Email: mail@riversidestudycentre .org.uk Type of School: Independent Pupils: 50 Age Range: 11-18 Average Class Size: 7 Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 100% AS 100% Uniform: Blue shirt, maroon Vneck jersey, grey trousers, tartan skirt, black shoes Languages: French Admission: Telephone for details Associated Schools: Wirral View ST EDMUND OF CANTERBURY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Lordens Road, L14 8UD 0151 489 3944 Headteacher: Mrs M B Quayle Email: Stedmund.canterbury. de@knowsley.gov.uk Web: www.stedmundof canterbury-knowsley.org Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 643 Age Range: 11-16 Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Study support, holiday provision, extended school Sports Activities: Football, cricket, rugby etc.

Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 46% Uniform: Grey skirt/trousers, socks, school tie, white shirt, grey jumper, black blazer Languages: French, Spanish Admission: Knowsley LA Associated Schools: Various Special facilities: Adult Education and Family Learning Open Day: Open evening and appointments

KIRKBY ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Bewley Drive, L32 9PQ 0151 546 6881 Headteacher: Mr Peter Bradley Email: allsaints.de@knowsley. gov.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 1262 Age Range: 11-18 Average Class Size: 29 Extra School Activities: Full range of lunchtime, after school and residential activities, including dance, music, art, crafts & enterprise.

Sports Activities: Football, netball, cross-country, athletics, climbing.

Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 58%, A Level (A-

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Uniform: Black trousers/navy skirt, blue/white shirt, navy pullover with school crest.

Languages: Spanish, French Admission: KEA Associated Schoolss: Holy Angels, St Joseph’s, St Laurences, St Marie’s, St Peter & St Paul.

Open Day: October 2nd, 5-7pm.

KIRKBY SPORTS COLLEGE (Brookfield Campus) Bracknell Avenue, Kirkby, L32 9PP 0151 546 6804 Headteacher: Pam Jervis Email: Brookfield@ knowsley.gov.uk Web: www.brookfieldhigh.ik.org Type of School: Community Pupils: 1200 Age Range: 11-16 Extra School Activities: A full range Sports Activities: Various Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) 67.95% Uniform: Boys: Dark grey trousers, white shirt, school tie, navy blue school pullover, black leather shoes. Girls: Navy blue skirt, white blouse, school tie, navy blue school pullover, white or dark blue socks, black flat leather shoes, blue and white gingham dress. (Year 7 to wear grey skirt).

Admission: KEA Associated Schools: Various Open Day: September NEWSTEAD CENTRE Bracknell Avenue, L32 9PW 0151 477 8382 Headteacher: Ms Lena Wheatley Email: newstead@ knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: People Referral Unit Pupils: 95-100 Age Range: 11-16 Average Class Size: 9 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Sports Activities: Football team Exam results: Not available Uniform: Black trousers/skirt, light blouse/shirt Admission: By referral only Open Day: By appointment RUFFWOOD SCHOOL Roughwood Drive, L33 8XF 0151 546 4394 Headteacher: Colin Wilson Email: ruffwood@ knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 900 Age Range: 11-16 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various

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Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 28% Uniform: Green blazer, yellow school badge, black jumper upper school.

Languages: French, Spanish Admission: KEA Associated Schools: Simonswood, Eastcroft, Millbrook CE, Ravenscroft Open Day: July SPRINGFIELD SCHOOL Cawthorne Close, L32 3XQ 0151 549 1395 Headteacher (acting): John Parkes Email: Springfield@ knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Community Special Pupils: 85 Age Range: 3-19 Average Class Size: 7 Sports Activities: Sports club Exam results: N/A Uniform: White/yellow polo shirt/blouse, grey/green trousers/joggers/skirt/pinafore, grey/green pullover/cardigan/ sweatshirt.

Admission: Special criteria Open Day: Telephone for dates

PRESCOT PRESCOT SCHOOL Language College Knowsley Park Lane, L34 3NB 0151 426 5571 Headteacher: Mrs L J Heath Email: information@prescotschool.knowsley.sch.uk Web: www.prescot-school. knowsley.sch.uk Type of School: Language College Pupils: 900 Age Range: 11-16 Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 52% Uniform: Boys: blazer, v-neck sweatshirt or polo shirt, dark grey/black trousers, white shirts, school tie, black shoes. Girls, blazer, v-neck sweatshirt or polo shirt, plain dark blue skirt, white blouse/shirt, school tie, black shoes.

Languages: Portuguese, Spanish, French, German Admission: KEA Associated Schoolss: Various local junior schools Open Day: September/October ST EDMUND ARROWSMITH CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Scotchbarn Lane, L35 7JD 0151 477 8520 Headteacher: Mr M Campbell Email: stedmund.arrowsmith@ knowsley.gov.uk Web: www.seaonline.org.uk

Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 840 Age Range: 11-16 Average Class Size: 30 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast & After School clubs Extra School Activities: Alton Towers trips, Paris trip, school leavers prom, dance, art trips to Yorkshire sculpture park / Liverpool museums, Grizedale walks, Lakeside outdoor activities centre.

Sport Activities: Football, tennis, cricket, badminton, basketball Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 66% Uniform: Black blazer with school badge, white shirt, blue and black and white striped tie. Yrs 7/8 has grey jumpers.

Yrs 9/10/11 wear blue jumpers Languages: English Admission: Application form with set criteria Associated Schoolss: St Luke’s, St Leo's, St John Fisher, Our Lady's, Holy Family (Cronton), St Andrew the Apostle, St Mark’s, Holy Family (Halewood) Primary schools Special facilities: Technology College with modern ICT suites, tennis courts.

Open Day: September TOWER COLLEGE Mill Lane, L35 6NE 0151 426 4333 Email: towercollege@lineone.net Web: www.towercollege.com Type of School: Independent Age Range: 3-16 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast and After school club Extra School Activities: Sports, music, drama Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 100% Uniform: Maroon/pale blue from school shop Admission: Set criteria Open Day: November

STOCKBRIDGE VILLAGE THE ELMS SCHOOL Whitethorne Drive, L28 1RX 0151 477 8350 Headteacher: Ms Linda Lowe Email: theelms@knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Community Special Pupils: 108 Age Range: 3-19 Sports Activities: Various Uniform: Green sweatshirt, yellow polo shirt, grey trousers/ skirt Admission: By referral Open Day: By appointment

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Headteacher: Mr P Bradley MSc. Bewley Drive Kirkby Liverpool L32 9PQ Email: allsaints.de@knowsley.gov.uk Website: allsaintschs.org.uk

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All Saints Catholic High School is an 11-18 School A Business and Enterprise College Knowsley 14-19 Collegiate Our desire is that All Saints pupils will leave school as self-disciplined, well-mannered, highly motivated young people equipped to achieve.

We are proud of our primary transition programme. Great emphasis is placed upon developing the emerging talents of our new year 7 learners in a safe and secure learning environment.

Individualised learning pathways have contributed to our success at KS4. In 2007 the overall average points score was above the national average. The number of students gaining 5 or more A*-C grades continued to improve (58%).

An inclusive Sixth Form curriculum provides a tailored programme in collaboration with our community and collegiate partners. Continued and sustained progress at A-Level with 100% pass rate in 2007.

Ofsted says: x The school provides a good level of care, guidance and support, and some of its care and support strategies are outstanding. Systems for supporting pupils are highly effective.

x Pupils’ personal development and well being are good. x Pupils feel safe and secure at the school x The school is well led and managed.

February 2008

Our Open Day is Thursday 2nd October 5pm to 7pm All Saints is committed to creating a 21st Century learning environment that is at the heart of the local community.

Our new state of the art Learning Centre will open in January 2010 Year 7 Applications please contact: Miss J Woods on Ext: 241 Educate Mersey Schools Guide 2008

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WHISTON HIGHER SIDE SCHOOL Cumber Lane, L35 2XG 0151 426 5715 Headteacher: Mr Dave Newton Email: higherside@ knowsley.gov.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 570 Age Range: 11-16 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Sports Activities: Various Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 59% Uniform: Green blazer, white blouse/shirt, black trousers/skirt Admission: KEA Associated Schoolss: Whiston Willis, Prescot Primary, St Leos/ Southmead, Halsnead and St Mary, St Paul’s Open Day: 1st October

SEFTON BOOTLE HILLSIDE HIGH Breeze Hill, L20 9NU 0151 525 2630 Headteacher: Mrs L Schemilt Email: officehillside@fsmail.net Type of School: Community Pupils: 832 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, cheer leading.

Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 76% Uniform: Navy blazer, trousers/skirt. Lower school blue shirt, striped tie. Upper school white shirt, plain blue tie.

Languages: Spanish, French Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Christchurch, Bedford Road Special facilities: ICT suite Open Day: October SAVIO HIGH SCHOOL Netherton Way, L30 2NA 0151 521 3088 Headteacher: Father G Briody Email: saviohighschool@gmail. com Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 820 Age Range: 11-18 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast Club Extra School Activities: Homework club, computer club, cookery club

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Sports Activities: Football, netball, basketball, cricket Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 58%, A level 96% Uniform: Navy blue blazer, grey pullover, blue/yellow tie, grey trousers/skirt Lanuages: Spanish, French Admission: SEA Open Day: September ST AMBROSE BARLOW CATHOLIC HIGH Copy Lane, L30 7PQ 0151 526 7044 Headteacher: Paul Davidson, MA Email: stambrose@btconnect .com Web: www.stambrosebarlow.org Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 430 Age Range: 11-16 Average Class Size: 24 Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Football, netball, dance, badminton, fitness, rugby Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 70%, BTEC Nat Dip Sport 100%, GVNQ 100% AIDA 100% ACDL 100% Uniform: Red jumper (black Year 11), white shirt, grey trousers/ skirt Languages: Spanish Associated Schoolss: St Benedicts, Holy Spirit, Our Lady of Walsingham Admission: SEA and application form Open Day: September ST GEORGE OF ENGLAND Specialist Engineering College Fernhill Road, L20 6AQ 0151 922 3798 Headteacher: Mrs L. Wise Email: sge@merseymail.com Web: www.stgengland.co.uk Type of School: Specialist Engineering College Pupils: 486 Age Range: 11-16 Average Class Size: 25 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Dance Sports Activities: Football, basketball, etc.

Exam results: GCSE A*-G 33% A*-G 88% 4 pupils passed AS level Product Design (Year 11) Uniform: Black/navy trousers/skirt, white shirt, navy blue blazer, blue jumper.

Languages: Spanish, French Associated Schoolss: Thomas Gray, Springwell Park, Linacre Primary Admission: SEA Open Day: September

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CROSBY CHESTERFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Specialist Sports College Chesterfield Road, L23 9YB 0151 924 6454 Headteacher: Mr S Penney Email: head@chesterfieldhigh.sefton.sch. uk Web: Type of School: Comprehensive Age range: 11-18 Pupils: 1200 Average Class Size: 30 Extra School Activities: Dance, tennis, basketball, media, IT Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 64%, A level A-G grades 97.6% Uniform: Navy blue blazer, grey pullover, navy striped tie, grey trousers or skirt.

Languages: French, Spanish, German Admission: SEA Special Faciities: Dance studio, outdoor tennis court, 2 sports media Open Day: September CROSBY HIGH De Villiers Avenue, L23 2TH 0151 924 3671 Headteacher: Mr S Dempsey Type of School: Community Special Pupils: 128 Age Range: 11-16 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various Exam results: N/A Uniform: Bottle green jumper (Black Year 10/11), dark green/silver tie, grey trousers/ skirt, white shirt/blouse Languages: French Admission: Statemented Open Day: June ST MARY’S COLLEGE, CROSBY Everest Road, L23 5TW 0151 924 3926 Headteacher: Mr M Kennedy email: office@stmarys.lpool.sch.uk Web: www.stmarys.ac Type of School: Independent Age range: 0-18 Class size: 15 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, juggling club, DoE award scheme, stage band, orchestra, choirs, concert band, young writers, Lourdes group, drama club, science club, CCF, Spanish club,

young LIFE. Sporting Activities: Athletics, cross country, netball, football, rugby, tennis, cricket, badminton, basketball, dance, fitness, gymnastics, hockey, multi-gym, rounders, swimming, triathlon, volleyball.

Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) 99%, A Level 99% Uniform: Contact school Admission: Interview, reference and examination Open Day: Morning 18th October, 2008; Evening 23rd October 2008 MERCHANT TAYLORS’ SCHOOLS - SENIOR BOYS Liverpool Road, L23 0QP 0151 928 3308 Headteacher: Mr D H Cook Web: www.merchanttaylors.com Type of School: Independent Day School Pupils: Boys Age Range: 11-18 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) Level 2 97% A level A-E 99.6% Uniform: Available from school shop Admission: By appointment Open Day: October MERCHANT TAYLORS’ SCHOOLS - SENIOR GIRLS Liverpool Road, L23 5SP 0151 924 3140 Headteacher: Mrs L A Robinson Web: www.merchanttaylors.com Type of School: Independent Day School Pupils: Girls Age Range: 11-18 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) level 2 100% A levels 99.6% Uniform: Available from school shop Admission: By appointment Open Day: October SACRED HEART CATHOLIC COLLEGE Liverpool Road, L23 5TF 0151 931 2971 Headteacher: Mr J Summerfield Email: admin.sacredhearthigh @schools.sefton.gov.uk Web: www.sacredheart college.org.uk Type of School: Voluntary Aided

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St John Bosco Arts College To foster care, quality and equality for all in the tradition of St John Bosco

“The specialist arts status has enhanced the curriculum and encouraged other subjects to take a more creative approach to teaching and learning”, Ofsted 2007

Our recent Archdiocesan RE report 2007 confirmed “This is a good Catholic School with many outstanding features”.

Headteacher, Anne Pontifex says: “Everyone contributes to ensuring that our young people have a creative and stimulating learning environment, with state of the art resources and first class staff”.

Open Evening for Year 5 and 6 pupils 18th September 6.00pm-8.00pm

We work hard together as a college community to learn together and enjoy our learning Stonedale Crescent Liverpool L11 9DQ 0151 546 6360 enquiries@stjohnbosco.org.uk

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Pupils: 1404 Age Range: 11-18 Average Class Size: 24 Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 73% Uniform: Grey trousers, grey skirt, blue shirt, blue sweater, school tie, blue blazer Languages: French, Spanish, Latin Admission: SEA Special facilities: New sports hall Open Day: October (telephone for date). 6th form Feburary (telephone for date).

ST MICHAEL'S CE HIGH St Michaels Road, L23 7UL 0151 924 6778 Headteacher: Mrs Y Sharples Type of School: C of E Voluntary Aided Pupils: 666 Age Range: 11-18 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 39% Uniform: Black blazer, black trousers/skirt, white shirt/blouse, school tie, black jumper.

Languages: French, Spanish, German Admission: SEA Associated Schools: St Luke’s Primary, Valewood Primary Open Day: Telephone for dates.

FORMBY FORMBY HIGH Freshfield Road, L37 3HW 01704 873100 Headteacher: Mr Brian Rourke Email: enquiries@ formbyhigh.org Web: www.formbyhigh.org Type of School: High Pupils: 1014 Age Range: 11-18 Average Class Size: 29 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Homework club, coursework and revision workshops, vast range of performing arts, sports and outdoor pursuit activities Sports Activities: Various Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 83% A level A-C 56.1% A-E 97.4% Uniform: See uniform list on website Languages: French, Spanish, Latin Admission: SEA Open Day: 27th September 7-9pm

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RANGE HIGH FORMBY Stapleton Road, L37 2YN 01704 879315 Headteacher: Mrs M. Miller Email: admin.rangehigh@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Web: www.range.sefton.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 1224 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, Water Sports in France, Theatre Trips, Kielder Challenge.

Sports Activities: Football, netball, hockey, basketball, rugby, cricket, cross country, athletics, tennis Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 81% A level 91.7% Uniform: Navy blazer, grey skirt/trousers, blue shirt/blouse, tie Languages: French, German, Spanish, Italian Admission: SEA Associated Schoolss: Woodlands Primary & St Luke’s Primary Special facilities: Specialist school for Maths & ICT Open Day: September

LITHERLAND LITHERLAND HIGH Sterrix Lane, L21 0DB 0151 928 4449 Headteacher: Mr Jim Donnelly Web: www.litherland-high. sefton.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 839 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) Level 2 61% 10 Year 11 pupils took AS level Spanish Grade A 20% Uniform: Boys: navy blue vnecked jumper, light blue shirt, school tie, black shoes, plain dark-grey trousers. Girls, navy blue v-necked jumper, light blue shirt, school tie, black shoes, navy blue skirt/trousers, neutral/navy/black tights or navy blue socks.

Languages: Spanish, French, German, Italian Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Litherland Partnership Open Day: October

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ROWAN PARK Sterrix Lane, L21 0DB 0151 222 4894 Headteacher: Mrs Jane Kelly Email: head.rowanpark@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Type of School: Community Special Pupils: 110 Age Range: 3-19 Average Class Size: 8 Pre & After School Activities: After School club Sports Activities: Cricket, football, swimming, boccia Exam results: N/A Uniform: Yellow polo shirt, red sweatshirt (primary), blue sweatshirt (secondary) Admission: SEA Special facilities: Autism classes, MDVI classes Open Day: By appointment ST WILFRID'S CATHOLIC HIGH Orrell Road, L21 8NU 0151 928 4543 Headteacher: Mr Gallagher Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 680 Age Range: 11-18 Extra School Activities: Drama, science club, history club, chess club Sports Activities: Football, netball Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 38% A*-G 89.3% A level 85.7% Uniform: Navy blue school jumper, school tie, grey trousers/ skirt, white shirt Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Our Lady Star of the Sea, English Martyrs, St Elizabeth’s, Our Lady Queen of Peace plus various local schools.

Open Day: June

MAGHULL DEYES HIGH Specialist Science College Deyes Lane, L31 6DE 0151 526 3814 Headteacher: Mr Peter Reed Email: admin@deyes.co.uk Web: www.deyes.sefton.sch.uk Pupils: 1450 Age Range: 11-18 Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 71% Uniform: Blazer, school tie, light blue shirt, pullover, plain black skirt, black formal trousers, black shoes, plain socks, black/flesh tights.

Languages: Spanish, German, French Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Various local schools Open Day: October

MAGHULL HIGH Ormonde Drive, L31 7AW 0844 4773438 Headteacher: Mr Mark Anderson Email: maghullhs@mersey mail.com Web: www.maghullhigh.com Type of School: Community Pupils: 1296 Age Range: 11-18 Average Class Size: 26 Extra School Activities: Dance, drama, music Sports Activities: Hockey, netball, football, basketball, badminton, tennis, rounders etc.

Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 65% Uniform: Blue blazer, white shirt, mid grey trousers/skirt, school tie, grey socks with skirt, black with trousers, black shoes.

Languages: Spanish, French Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Various local schools Open Day: September MARICOURT CATHOLIC HIGH Hall Lane, L31 3DZ 0151 330 3366 Headteacher: Sr Mary Teresa Email: maricourt@maricourt.net Web: www.maricourt.net Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 1465 Age Range: 11-19 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Music, drama, dance etc.

Sports Activities: Various Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 66% Uniform: Boys dark socks, flat black shoes, plain dark grey shirt, school tie, dark grey flannel trousers, v-necked maroon pullover. Girls white socks, flat black shoes, regulation yellow shirt, school tie, v-necked maroon pullover, standard length maroon skirt.

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 Open Day: September

NETHERTON BOOTLE HIGH Browns Lane, L30 5RN 0151 521 1734 Headteacher: Mr Phil Fryer Email: admin.BootleHigh @schools.sefton.gov.uk Web: www.bootle.sefton.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 450 Age Range: 11-16 Average Class Size: 25

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Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Various Sports Activities: Various Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 36% Uniform: Boys black blazer, white/pale blue shirt, school tie, grey/black trousers, maroon jumper, black shoes. Girls black blazer, white/pale blue shirt/blouse, school tie, grey skirt/pinafore/trousers, maroon jumper, black shoes, white/maroon socks.

Languages: French, Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Various Open Day: June

SOUTHPORT BIRKDALE HIGH Windy Harbour Road, PR8 3DT 01704 577253 Headteacher: Mr G. Loveridge Email: mail@birkdalehigh.co.uk Web: www.birkdalehigh.co.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 908 Age Range: 11-16 Average Class Size: 29 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: ICT study rooms Sports Activities: Football, cricket, table tennis, basketball etc.

Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 69% Uniform: Blue blazer, navy blue v-necked pullover, school tie, charcoal trousers, white shirt, black shoes, navy coat/anorak Languages: French, Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Various Special facilities: ITC study rooms Open Day: September CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC HIGH & SIXTH FORM CENTRE Stamford Road, PR8 4EX 01704 565121 Headteacher: Mr John Gannon Email: info@christthekingschool.com Web: www.ctkschool.net Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 1149 Age Range: 11-18 Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: After School, contact for details.

Sports Activities: Football, netball, badminton, tennis etc.

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grades) Level 2 78% Uniform: Black jumper, white shirt, school tie, blazer, dark trousers/skirts Languages: French, German, Spanish Admission: SEA and set criteria Associated Schools: Various Special facilities: ITC College Open Day: September GREENBANK HIGH Hastings Road, PR8 2LT 01704 567591 Headteacher: Mrs P. McQuade Email: headteacher@greenbank. sefton.sch.uk Web: www.greenbank. sefton.sch.uk Type of School: Language College Pupils: 994 Age Range: 11-16 Average Class Size: 28 Pre & After School Activities: Breakfast club Extra School Activities: Homework club, gardening club Sports Activities: Football, netball, tennis etc.

Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 77% Uniform: Green skirt/green trousers, white shirt, school tie, school jumper.

Languages: French, Spanish, German, Russian, Chinese Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Various local Open Day: June/July MEREFIELD SCHOOL Westminster Drive, PR8 2QZ 01704 577163 Headteacher: Ms Alison Foster Email: admin.merefieldschool @schools.sefton.gov.uk Type of School: Community Special Pupils: 60 Age Range: 2-19 Pre & After School Activities: After School club Exam results: N/A Admission: SEA and other criteria Open Day: By appointment PETERHOUSE SCHOOL Preston New Road, PR9 8PA 01704 506682 Headteacher: Mr Graham Birtwell Email: peterhouse.admin@ antisminitiatives.org Type of School: Autism Special School Pupils: 55 Age Range: 5-19 Average Class Size: 8 Exam results: OCR level 2 100% entry level 100% ASDAN 100% Admission: SEA and set criteria Open Day: By appointment

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STANLEY HIGH Specialist Sports College Fleetwood Road, PR9 9TF 01704 228940 Headteacher: Mr D. Tansey Email: admin.stanleyhigh@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Web: www.stanley.sefton.sch.uk Type of School: Community Pupils: 880 Age Range: 11-16 Extra School Activities: School band, history interviews, charity work Sports Activities: Football, netball, etc.

Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 74% Uniform: Boys: Blue blazer, black v-necked jumper, plain black trousers, white shirt, school tie, plain black shoes, dark coloured outdoor coat. Girls: As above and plain skirt, plain low heeled black shoes, white or black tights.

Languages: German, French Admission: SEA Associated Schools: Various Open Day: October

THORNTON HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC HIGH Virgins Lane, L23 4UL 0151 924 6451 Headteacher: Mrs Seddon Email: hshs@merseymail.com Web: www.hfchsonline.ik.org

Type of School: Voluntary Aided Pupils: 834 Age Range: 11-18 Average Class Size: 27 Extra School Activities: Drama, web club, cheer leading Sports Activities: Football, cricket, netball, etc.

Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 67% A level 96.1% Uniform: Black trousers/skirt, black blazer, white shirt, school tie, grey jumper.

Languages: French, Spanish Admission: SEA Associated Schools: St William of York, St Jeromes, St Mary, Little Crosby, Our Lady of Compassion, Formby.

Open Day: September NEWFIELD SCHOOL Edge Lane, L23 4TG 0151 934 2991 Headteacher: Mrs Evans Email: admin.newfield@ schools.sefton.gov.uk Type of School: Community Special Pupils: 91 maximum Age Range: 5-16 Average Class Size: 8 Sports Activities: Various Exam results: GCSE (5 A*-C grades) Level 2 43% Languages: Spanish Admission: SEA and set criteria Open Day: By appointment

Examination results sourced from www.dcsf.gov.uk/performancetables

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The most precious gift in the world is that of a child…..

St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School

A Specialist Technology College

51% of students gained Five grades A*-C, including English and Maths Imagine the heartbreak of being told your child may not live beyond their childhood years.

Claire House Children’s Hospice is dedicated to making the most of a life that is limited, not just for the child but for the whole family, and not just for now, but for as long as we are needed. At Claire House we rely entirely on donations to provide a whole host of vital services. Every penny helps and we thank you for helping.

‘where quality of life is precious’ Clatterbridge Road Bebington, Wirral CH63 4JD Tel 0151 343 0883 Email appeals@claire-house.org.uk www.claire-house.org.uk reg ch no 1004058

Congratulations to all the Pupils and staff for their hard work in achieving the highest results ever for the school.

St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School Scotchbarn Lane, Prescot Merseyside L35 7JDS www.seaonline.org.uk

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Educate Secondary School News School launches new curriculum subject

Opening minds throughout the year based on the study topics that are being covered in Opening Minds; the first one of these will be taking place in November and is entitled ‘Smart Brain Day’;

Birkdale High School in Sefton have recently launched a new subject on their curriculum entitled ‘Opening Minds’.

The launch represents their school’s commitment to providing its students with the skills and abilities to become independent thinkers and learners in the 21st Century.

Headteacher, Gary Loveridge said: “Teaching for ‘Opening Minds’ will not simply be classroom based; we have residential activities already organised, will be taking over the entire North Sefton City Learning Centre for a full week (normally a school would only book it for a halfday or full day slot!). There will also be a range of trips; local

and further afield, as well as guest speakers coming into school.

“In addition, to enrich our Key Stage 3 curriculum, we will be hosting theme days

October is International Walk to School Month

Schools key to success

Walk to School Merseyside is a campaign run by the Merseyside Local Transport Partnership - to help people make smarter travel choices.

Did you know a 20-minute walk to school can burn around 100 calories and help pupils start the day energised and alert at the school gates.

With rising concerns about childhood obesity, walking is a great free and easy exercise and it is sociable too.

Walking to school can also help develop a child’s road sense – as well as helping relieve road congestion and saving money for parents.

For more information log on to www.LetsTravelWise.org/school zone or call 0151 330 1253.

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Redbridge High School, Liverpool (a secondary school for pupils aged 11 -19 with severe learning or profound and multiple learning difficulties), welcomed the Lord Mayor of Liverpool to the school recently to officially open a new sensory garden.

The garden was developed in conjunction with the Youth Offending Service in Liverpool where a team of young people on reparation orders worked to prepare the garden area under the guidance of a landscape architect.

The plans for the garden were drawn up after consultation with the pupils of the school and the funding was raised through a combination of events

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including staff and pupils running the Liverpool half marathon and a successful ‘Lottery Awards for All’ bid of £10,000.

Paul Cronin, Headteacher, said; “We are delighted with the finished product. Our pupils will make tremendous

this will involve students participating in a range of workshops and activities complimenting what they have learned”.

use of the facility and we must compliment the young people who worked on the project for their hard work.

We are looking forward to the completion of further projects including an allotment on the school grounds with the Youth Offending Service”.

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Pupils get on the beat

Get street wise Pupils from Childwall Comprehensive recently helped Merseyside Police launch a brand new website containing information for the members of the community on how to protect themselves and their property against crime.

The site has been devised to provide people with invaluable advice on crime

prevention. Visitors to the site will be taken through features such as interactive security assessments that provide security advise and recommendations.

Sergeant Frank Stott said: “It is very important to us that the people of Merseyside understand that it is not enough for the police alone to fight crime. This new website

will be an invaluable tool to help us engage with people on Merseyside and to provide them with the information they need to protect themselves and their property.

The website can be reached by logging onto www.merseyside.police.uk and clicking on the Interactive Crime Prevention link.

Mamma Mia what a tour!

Archbishop Beck Catholic Sports College Concert Band recently returned from their long anticipated tour to Italy.

Bruce Hicks, Director of Music, said: “Our first concert was in the lovely mountain village of Calavino where we were part of the official

celebration in the opening of the town’s new music centre the concert itself was a great success.

“For many a special highlight was the performance of the opera Carmen in the Verona Arena.

For those who are coming

back in September, no doubt there will be great memories to talk about, whilst those leaving will surely remember the Garda ’08 tour for a very long time. It was a very successful tour and the young people were great ambassadors for Liverpool”.

Leaving age to hit 17 Pupils starting secondary school in England will be the first legally obliged to stay on in education until 17.

The school leaving age will be raised to 17 by 2013 and up to 18 by 2015, as a

result of legislation that is currently going through Parliament.

The changes will not mean that pupils have to stay in the classroom, but they will have to continue to receive training.

Have your say

The changes have been introduced because Government ministers estimate there are some 189,500 young people aged between 16 and 18 who are not in education, employment or training.

Liverpool Schools’ Parliament are urging all schools in the Liverpool area to voice their concerns and get involved with the Schools’ Parliament.

The Parliament gives an opportunity for the young people to have a voice on matters of concern and to be heard by the people who have influence in the running of the city.

Meetings of the Parliament take place in the Council Chamber.

All decisions made by the Parliament are passed on to Liverpool City Council.

The Parliament played an important role in the city of Liverpool becoming a Fair Trade City. Currently the Parliament is working on the introduction of an AntiBullying Charter Mark into Liverpool schools and into other agencies that work with children and young people. It is working to have recycling bins introduced into all of Liverpool’s schools.

It has also met with Arriva North West and Merseytravel regarding the recently increased cost of bus fares for pupils travelling to school.

If you wish for any further information please contact Jeff Dunn at Liverpool Schools’ Parliament, c/o Toxteth Annexe, Aigburth Road, Liverpool L17 7BN. Tel: 0151 233 3901 or Email: jeff.dunn@liverpool.gov.uk

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Educate School News North West pilot scheme The Government has recently announced that the North West will be the first region in the country to offer the government’s new Masters in Teaching and Learning - to all Newly Qualified Teachers who start work in September 2009.

Over the next three years the Government plans to invest £29.4 million in this new qualification for teachers. This is the first step towards achieving their aim that teaching should become a Masters level profession.

Edge Hill University in Ormskirk will be amongst the first to pilot the scheme, Robert Foster, Head of Professional Development, said: “This is a really exciting development, potentially the biggest step-change in teacher professionalism since teaching became an allgraduate profession in the 80s.

“We have a lot of research evidence showing that high quality professional development has a positive impact on teachers’ commitment, self confidence and innovation, which in turn impacts positively on pupils”.

Global Ambassador Knowsley Community College (Roby Sixth Form) student, Samantha Hargrove, has been successful in her application to the highly selective Prime Minister’s Global Fellowship, an initiative which allows young enterprising people to take up a six week business placement in a country of their choice.

Samantha siad: “I wanted to complete the Fellowship in India, looking at how race and culture can be a barrier to businesses”.

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Pupils get greener

The first Eco-Schools National Exhibition and Conference recently took in Liverpool.

Top of the agenda was the official launch of the Environmental Award for pupils in secondary EcoSchools.

Eco-Schools worked with awarding body ASDAN to create the award, which can lead to a GCSE grade B equivalent.

The conference, at Aintree Racecourse, also saw the

announcement of the 10,000th school in England to join the Eco-Schools programme, making nearly half of schools in England now registered Eco-Schools.

There are 43 countries around the world that run the programme, linking almost 40,000 schools. Eco-Schools in England is administered by Keep Britain Tidy.

Phil Barton, Chief Executive of Keep Britain Tidy, said: “Participating

schools involve pupils, parents, governors and teachers working together on learning about the environment and taking practical steps to reduce their impact.

“The new environmental qualification that is now available in secondary schools is another major achievement for Eco-Schools and we are delighted that the importance of the environment has been acknowledged in this way.”

The Beatles Story launch Discovery Zone Students and children who visit the newly expanded Beatles Story, Albert Dock, will be able to experience futuristic interactive Beatlesthemed activities in the new Discovery Zone.

Employing the latest, groundbreaking technology, the fully interactive discovery centre will allow young and old alike, to learn about The Beatles' music, the times they lived in and their influential

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legacy and confirms the Beatles Story’s commitment to life-long learning.

The Discovery Zone will be staffed by specialised

facilitators who will be on hand to answer any questions and ensure you have a fab time. Children will have the opportunity to create their very own newspaper, select a song at the 1950s NEMS record store, create their own Beatles inspired artwork and play a Beatles tune on a giant piano!

For further infomation contact: 0151 709 1963 or visit - www.beatlesstory.com

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Centre teams up with DAISY UK

Bringing support The Barnstondale Centre, a local outward bounds charity which supports the needs of disadvantaged children and young people throughout Merseyside recently teamed up again with DAISY UK, a Liverpool based organisation that uses sports to support people living through disability or who may have special needs. They worked together for the second time this year

to organise and implement an inclusive sport and adventure week for almost 300 Merseyside based children and young people.

The 1st event was put together in reaction to an obvious “hole” in the provision of activities supporting local children with special needs or disabilities together with their siblings. It took place during the school holidays and to

make it happen it was financed through appeals made to the Centre’s suppliers and own board members.

The Morgan foundation recognised what the initial provision was trying to achieve within the community and in an effort to support this they helped fund the 2nd event along with the Celebr8 Diversity Festival whose aim is to bring and encourage people to see diversity as an asset to the region. Other community based projects also chipped in by raising awareness in the right circles and families and volunteers helped with support on each day.

For more information on these events or how you, your school or local business can support them or to use the centre and its facilities Contact Jonpaul Lowles on 0151 648 1412 or email jonpaul@barnstondale.org

Top marks for teachers Three teachers from the Merseyside region have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to Education.

The ‘Teaching Awards 2008’ held at the Liverpool Arena is held every year to recognise the vital role that teachers provide in educating children and giving them the skills to succeed in life.

Laetitia Shemilt from Hillside High School, Bootle

received the Royal Air Force Award for Headteacher of the Year in a Secondary School.

Karen Irwin from Parklands High School, Speke received the Guardian Award for Teacher of the Year in a Secondary School. She said: “It’s lovely that all the hard work and commitment has been recognised by a fellow professional. But the biggest accolade for me was how supportive the students were

of the nomination”.

Monica Fyles from St Joseph The Worker Catholic Primary School received the Ted Wragg Award for Lifetime Achievement. Monica who has worked at St Joseph’s since 1975, said: “The school is like my second home.

Teaching has come a full circle and the focus is now back on bringing creativity back into the classroom where it all began”.

Left to right: Karen Irwin, Laetitia Shemilt and Monica Fyles

Story telling comes of age

Audio books play a crucial role in children’s learning and the development of literacy skills.

They complement adults and children reading together by creating additional opportunities for children to listen to and to learn from stories. They enable children to listen independently, in groups or with an adult.

Listening to audio stories is important at all stages of literacy development. Before reading, they stimulate listening and language skills, allow children to acquire the language of stories and to learn familiar stories by heart.

Audio books are increasingly becoming available as MP3s for children. The mobility that this technology offers means that listening to stories no longer needs a plug to happen! (See www.storyphones.co.uk for more details.)

Support for colleges The Learning Skills Council has put in place support for colleges to help those students affected by delays to the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) payments.

Sixteen to 18-year-old students who are eligible for the EMA can now get an interim support from their college.

Further education colleges across the country, which attract the majority of students in receipt of EMA, are bbeing contacted by the LSC with offers of support

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Educate School News Dancing Babies!

Bluebell Nursery School is over the moon. Not only are they one of the few Liverpool Nurseries to carry an ‘Early Years Professional Status’ but they have been asked to take part in a grand celebratory production at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall in October.

Their teacher, Carol Talbot, says she is a little nervous: ‘They are very young and although they are wonderful in practice and I am very proud of them, anything could happen. I have my fingers and toes crossed!”

To find out how they get on please visit their website www.bluebellstudios.co.uk

Play as good as original

Jo08 is born

Students help charity Knowsley Community College Travel students recently raised a staggering £1000 plus for the Alder Hey children’s cancer charity, CHIC’s.

The students raised money from events such as the Roby Wacky Races, one student had his head shaved while another male student had his legs waxed.

The cheque was presented to a delighted Eddie Hinck from CHICs at Alder Hey.

Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a favourite musical of many people, old and young; this was heightened by the great success of ‘Any Dream Will Do’ (BBC1).

Childwall CE school were so proud to have many talented children that they wanted to showcase them, and Jo08 was born.

Mr Hargreaves, Creative

Curriculum Manager at the school, said: “Jo08 was a way of involving both children and staff in a venture that would challenge and push their skills, as well as involving the whole of our school community.

“Not many people believed Years 3-6 children could become West End quality in two terms, but that was the benchmark. It was fantastic to prove all doubters wrong. The

children certainly fulfilled our vision of producing a piece of theatre we could be proud of!

“At each show the children excelled, performing a completely unabridged version of The Really useful Company’s original script. Five performances later and over 1,000 seats sold, the children and staff were able to look back on an wonderful, experience”.

Hats off to The Hamlets Girls at The GDST Hamlets Prep School had a ‘hairraising day - older pupils developing skills from the Design Technology Curriculum, whilst raising funds for World Vision Charity Day. Great fun was had by all in a lively Crazy Hats Parade too….

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community has had a wonderful time in raising funds through events such as a Columbian Café (with banana cake, banana products, ice cream, milk shake and a ‘Hearts and Flowers Day’ (where all wore red and decorated themselves in hearts and flowers!)

Hamlets’ girls hope to have raised £3000 by the end of December.

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Broadgreen International School Join the Journey…

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 careers guidance and last year we came second in a nationwide search to find the best school in Britain for ICT And now we have been designated Liverpool’s first international school because of our exciting multicultural curriculum, our international links and our ability to produce world-class students. We have partner 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: ‘Close links with partner primary schools enable pupils to transfer to Broadgreen with minimum anxiety’ and ‘Our Access Resource Centre for disabled pupils and Deaf Resource Base are admired internationally’.

Visit us at our Open Evening where you will be able to see our fantastic new facilities and to talk to our teachers, Thursday 2nd October, 5.30pm - 8.00pm or contact us to arrange a visit: 0151 254 6842 or srouch@BroadgreenInternationalSchool.com

Gateacre Community Comprehensive School Arts and Humanities Specialist College

OPEN EVENING 23rd SEPTEMBER 4-7PM “Specialist status has also brought about a rejuvenation of the school’s enrichment activities, especially in the arts, educational trips and visits.

This is having a positive effect on students’ levels of motivation.”

“Students enjoy school…”

“Specialist status is also helping to revitalise the after school enrichment activities in sport to add to students’ acquisition of healthier lifestyles.”

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Meet the Headteacher Ian Andain, Broadgreen International School

Educating for the future – today I

an Andain has been a teacher at Broadgreen International School for 19 years, originally from Liverpool he spent most of his childhood in Glasgow, Leicester and the Wirral before returning to his native home.

Broadgreen International School is nestled within a close community that unless you knew its location could be easily overlooked and over the past few years has been transformed as a result of a massive capital investment amounting to £16 million.

This has produced a number of new buildings, including a futuristic technology centre, sports hall, drama studio, bistro and dining room. In addition, a 21st century ‘make-over’ for their 1930s and 1960s buildings has created an absolutely wonderful learning environment.

The school recently celebrated this investment with a re-dedication ceremony presided over by Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex.

Ian sees this investment as “A commitment to our international status in which we would like to see a hostel built to accommodate international students as well as doing something significant in terms of improving the learning spaces in the school making them larger basically.”

To show this commitment the school has recently changed its name from Broadgreen High School to Broadgreen International School.

Ian said: “Our international status came about after we applied for and received the status from the DCSF and The British Council in which we had to fulfil certain pretty exhausting criteria.

We had to show that we made

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significant contacts with various schools abroad and what elements of the curriculum you are dealing with in terms of international mindedness along with our International Baccalaureate.

“We hold International Days where we do a variety of activities which reflects the schools cultural diversity, also the different nationalities in the school, it also reflects our commitment to an international dimension to the school.

“We have links with schools from Norway, Spain, France and India and we have recently had eight of our pupils return from a trip to India, in the near future we will be doing exchange trips with a school in Norway.”

Although Broadgreen is not the only international school in Merseyside, they will be the first to change its name to reflect the fact that it is an international school.

But will there be enough students wanting to attend an ‘International School’ in Liverpool? Well, Ian thinks there is: “There are a lot of students who are currently residing in countries either in India, Japan, North East Asia or even North America who have expressed an interest in coming to live in Liverpool to follow the International Baccalaureate programme”.

One of the links the school has formed is with the Kerala region in southern India where Ian believes the region is likely to become much more involved in the IB programme, and also the fact that there is also a very large Indian community in Liverpool.

The region also has a Christian community which is also an ideal way of supporting students out there and about engaging them with the country and making some powerful links.

“One of the other links we are forming

is with Stavanger in Norway, as we know Stavenger is the alternative European Capital of Culture, the non EU one”.

So what benefits will Liverpool and its pupils gain from the influx of international students, Ian believes that it will make people much more aware and encourage tolerance which he believes is a quality desirable in all pupils, it will also give them an opportunity to go to places that they might not immediately think about going to.

Ian went on to say: “In the past Liverpool has been very parochial and tending to look in on itself a lot of the time even though the strapline of the city is ‘The World in One City’, I feel that you don’t always get a flavour of that other than occasional festivals and I think that school should be reflective of that and make more of an effort to engage in that type of arena.

“It has been very beneficial to our school, we recently had a presentation that was made to the whole of the school of the trips to India and Japan and how it encourages the use of languages, we are not generally recognised for our languages and the IB promotes languages”.

So what are the possibilities of Liverpool becoming the Capital of European Education? With more and more people becoming aware of Liverpool’s status as the Capital of Culture the possibilities of more people wanting to experience Liverpool life is a real possibility but one that will bring real challenges, but with the advent of Merseyside’s ‘Building School for the Future’ programme it is well on the way.

Interview by Alan Birkett

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“In the past Liverpool has been very parochial and tending to look in on itself a lot of the time�

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Fostering

We are

family For many parents, fostering is an ideal way to both ‘grow’ your family and give something back to the community by looking after children who, for whatever reason, cannot live with their own birth parents.

There are thousands of children in our local area who need new homes with foster carers.

Some have suffered emotional and physical abuse; others need to be cared for while their parents stay in hospital, or are otherwise unable to take care of them. When fostering in the short term, it is often the case that the child has had to be removed from a traumatic situation, and will be particularly affected by the separation from their parents. In the longer term, the child may have endured traumatic events and has been removed from a harmful environment, and so needs to be accepted as a full member of their new family. By fostering a child, a carer can help to give them the routine and stability they perhaps haven’t experienced before, as well as the love and support that may not have been available to them to home.

Unlike adoption, fostering asks parents to take care of a child, welcoming them as a member of the family, without becoming his or her formal guardians. This may be for a period of weeks or months, or as part of a permanent arrangement, during which time the child may have regular contact with their his or her family, or with one of their parents. Although some foster parents may eventually come to adopt a child they have fostered, this is not the most usual scenario. For most children, a foster home is not a permanent arrangement, and foster carers are asked to provide a loving home and environment for the children, according to the child’s needs. In the majority

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of circumstances, this may also involve keeping siblings together.

Fostering services welcome people from all backgrounds and circumstances to become foster parents; as long as you care about the children and their families and have the time and space in your life to do it, and are willing to learn and work alongside the relevant and allied agencies.

Time, patience, tolerance, common sense and bags of energy and enthusiasm go a long way. You’ll be expected to make day to day decisions about a child’s routine; setting

boundaries such as meal and bed times, to provide a safe and caring home and look after the child’s individual needs. Wherever possible, foster parents are asked to encourage the child to make contact with their family and friends.

Potential foster parents need to undertake a number of checks including a CRB check, references from places of work and a number of safety assessments in the home including having a fire extinguisher installed and a planned escape route. It’s also necessary to provide your foster child with their own room.

No formal training is strictly necessary for the role of foster carer, but there are a number of ways to prepare for fostering. If you apply to become a foster parent through a privately run agency, you can undertake courses and training to help you prepare for what may arise.

Yet, as large numbers of foster parents will testify, fostering a child can be immensely rewarding. Not only will you be learning skills to look after children and deal with tricky situations, but you’ll also receive training, and possibly NVQ qualifications, enjoy the support of a foster carer network and supervisor and receive maintenance allowances to support the needs of the children in your care.

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Giving something back Catherine and Andrew Ormesher, who live in Kirkby, decided to foster over five years ago, before their son was born. At the time they were worried that Andrew’s meningitis might have affected their fertility. Keen to start a family it was Andrew’s idea, says Catherine, not to opt for IVF but to foster instead: “He said, ‘let’s give something back’, and I agreed, and so it went from there.”

As they began to make their enquiries, Catherine realised she was expecting, and the couple now have a lovely five year old boy, Joseph. This hasn’t deterred them from their desire to foster, however, and they restarted their preparations before Catherine realised she was expecting again: “We were advised to go to a private fostering agency because the training is more in-depth, so we did, because that was what we felt we needed. We contacted Fostering

Solutions and they sent us a booklet and an application form, before a social worker came to visit us. There’s an in-depth screening process; they want to know everything about your life going right back to your school days, and you need a CRB check and references from work.

“The training course helped us to work through any illusions we were under about what we thought it was going to be like. We had thought about taking in a child aged between birth and 12, but we were advised to consider taking in a child younger than Joseph, who’s five, so that he wouldn’t lose his status within the family. That was something we hadn’t thought about.”

Catherine and her husband attended a three day intensive course to prepare them for fostering: “We met some very nice people on the course, although it was designed to present you with some very hard things to think about” says Catherine. She continued: “You don’t know what kinds of things the children may have been through, so you have to be prepared for anything, which was tough to deal with. Perhaps more surprising though, was talking about things like boundaries.

“When I was brought up it was just common practice for us never to go into my parents’ room, and always to knock if a door was shut. When you’re fostering, all of these things have to be a family policy; both to protect the child, and to protect yourself as an adult.

Little details like locking the bathroom door, knocking before entering a room, not closing the door behind you if you’re alone with the child; these are all the things you have to be aware of and take in. Some things, like having a fire extinguisher and a proper padlock on the medicine cabinet, are common sense and good ideas – but many people probably wouldn’t think to do all of that with their own child.

“As I’m now expecting again, we’ve had to delay the fostering because we’ve been told it’s better to have the baby, and get into a routine again, before taking on another child. But it’s still something that we are definitely keen to do, and I’d advise other parents who can to have a good think about it, and what you’ll be taking on, and then just to go for it.”

Fostering

Fact File Long term or permanent placements: When a child will not return home but is not going into adoption. This involves continued contact with their birth parents.

Emergency/temporary placements: When a child needs to be looked after at very short notice; perhaps overnight or for several days.

Respite care/short breaks: When a parent or foster carer needs a break for a few days.

Task centred: When it is expected that the child will move back to his or her parents or into a long-term foster placement with other carers.

Where to Start?

In Knowsley: 0141 443 3958 In Liverpool:0151 233 3700 In Sefton: 0151 934 3777 Foster Care Associates: 0800 085 2225 The Fostering Network: 0800 040 7675 or see www.fostering.net

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Celebrating success Liverpool school students celebrated two year’s success at The Liverpool Compact ‘Skills 4 Employment’ Graduation ceremony in the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. Having proved their reliability by attaining a minimum of 95% attendance and punctuality at school and completing a range of work related programmes, including Work Experience, they are well prepared to enter the labour market.

Local employers who supported the programme applauded their achievements.

John Pritchard, Hilary Irlam, Diane Holding (Liverpool Compact) and Mike Corley (Chief Executive, Liverpool Compact)

Stuart Smith and Clare Molyneux OBE (Compere)

John Hayes and Ian Andian (Broadgreen International School)

Students receive their awards

Alan Smithies, Pam Langford, Mary McKean and Steve Smith (Parklands High School)

Ian Urmson and Joe Hay (Liverpool Compact)

Emma Holding and Laura Holding (Liverpool Compact)

Maureen Hay, Anne Webb, Debbie Kendrick and Liz Roberts (Liverpool Compact) Keith Thompson, Stacey Lally, Simon Till, Rachel Walsh-Shield, Dave Perkins, Gary Smith and Chris Hughes (UK Water)

Vicky Harrison (Liverpool Compact), Maria Checkland and Chris Murphy (Mersey Travel)

Rob Jones and Ian McMillan (Gateacre Community Comprehensive School)

Lorraine Dodd (Liverpool Compact), Jenny Corley, Sarah Corley and Elaine Corley (guests)

Patrick Kearney, Christine McCann and Gerard O’Driscoll (Notre Dame Catholic College)

Michael Cato (Merseyside Youth Association) and Tom Foley (Liverpool Compact)

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Hard hitting dramas hit home Pupils from seven secondary schools in Liverpool recently produced a series of hard-hitting dramas about guns, gangs and anti-social behaviour as part of a project called ‘Act Together’.

The students, who are from Shorefields, North Liverpool Academy, Parklands, New Heys, Childwall, Gateacre and Broadgreen performed their work in front of local primary school youngsters to starkly illustrate the dangers of getting involved in anti-social behaviour, the event took place at the BT Convention Centre in Liverpool.

The event was organised by Citysafe, Merseyside Police. ACC Simon Byrne, from Merseyside Police, said: “The energy, enthusiasm and commitment of the participants in delivering these performances is a reflection of the depth of talent our young people possess. I wish to congratulate all those taking part and those who have made it happen”.

Simon Byrne, Assistant Chief Constable, Merseyside Police Childwall School – Bulllying

Merseyside Police Band entertain the audience

New Heys Community School – Alcohol Gateacre Community Comprehensive – Anti-social Behaviour Shorefields School – Racism

Broadgreen International School – Drugs Parklands High School – Drugs

A packed audience enjoyed an evening of high impact entertainment

North Liverpool Academy – Gangs

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By Emily Bearn £5.99 TumTum and Nutmeg are firm favourites of mine, so I am thrilled to see the return of these charming characters and the eccentric escapee, General Marchmouse. For all those adults who affectionately remember the mice of Brambly Hedge, this beautifully illustrated and touching tale will leave you and your children smiling.

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By Michael Morpurgo £12.99 This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of Kaspar Kandinsky, magnificent prince of the cats. When Johnny Trott, a bellboy at the Savoy Hotel, carries the Countess Kandinsky’s luggage to her room, he never expects it to be the start of a thrilling adventure.

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By Henry Chancellor £10.99 Henry Chancellor can usually be found tackling James Bond and Second World War books. Now he has turned his hand to children’s fiction all those daring adventure stories have helped create a crackling, magical read. Tom’s Scatterhorn’s adventures have only just begun.

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By Justin Richards £9.99 Victorian London: Vampires and Mummies are coming to life in the British Museum.

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Students on the rise There were smiles all around as Merseyside students excelled yet again in GCSE and A Level results.

Liverpool students have beaten the national GCSE results average for the first time. Provisional figures show a huge increase in A*-C grades, and council leaders have described the achievement as “monumental”.

With almost 68% of GCSE students achieving five A*-C grades, Liverpool is predicted to stand 2% above the national average of 65.7%.

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Knowsley’s rate of improvement for GCSEs is expected to be more than five times the national average. Provisional results released show 93.7% of students from across Knowsley gained A Level pass grades.

In Halewood College student’s excellent efforts contributed to the school’s first ever 100% pass rate.

While in Sefton early GCSE indications show that the percentage of pupils achieving 5 or more A*-C passes is 70% and pupils achieving 5 or more A*-C passes is 51%.

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Educate Arts News Rave reviews for Prescot production

Oh Brother!

What a show RADA calls for Laura St Julie’s Catholic High School in Woolton is celebrating a double success in the world of drama, with a win in a regional talent contest and a former student and now staff member securing a prestigious place at RADA. 18 year old Laura Morgan (above), has just been accepted for a three year honours degree course in acting at the Royal Academy for Dramatic Arts (RADA), following a gruelling audition process in which over 2,700 people competed for just 32 places. Laura will be the youngest successful applicant this year, and was notified of her place only after successfully completing a series of five auditions.

After completing A levels in Theatre Studies, Dance and Media, St Julie’s student Laura decided on a gap year which she filled by working as a classroom assistant in the Expressive Arts faculty.

One of Laura's former teachers, Sue Doherty, said: “I am absolutely delighted at Laura's success, which reflects her prodigious talent.

The school recognised her potential at an early age and helped her to develop her stagecraft”.

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Prescot High School recently received rave reviews over their production of ‘The Brothers’, a musical based on a similar theme of Blood Brothers.

Ms Cawley, Production Director of the play said: “The reviews have been absolutely fantastic, we have had parents, governors and pupils

saying that it has been the best production we have ever put on in the school.

“A huge thanks must go out to all the cast, they only had a small period of time to put the play together, but what they put together was astonishing. It was a pleasure to work with them all. A special thanks must also go out to all who helped on the

evenings from music to refreshments, it was a total team effort”.

The cast included pupils: Louise France, Sophie Foo, David Freeman, Matthew Parkinson, Jade Melia, Gareth Jones, Steven Quayle, Joe Smith, Amy Boadey, Laura Owens, Samantha Butterworth, Jenny Bruce and Kieran Hanson.

Something to sing about When staff at St Maries School in Northwood, made the decision to hold back the Christmas festive play for the juniors it proved to be the right choice.

The decision was made to allow the children to focus on their forthcoming SAT’s exams. Subsequently at the end of the term the children put on a musical to the delight of the other students, parents and teachers alike – St Maries School Musical. Loosely based on Disney’s High School Musical the performance saw

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co-coordinated singing and dancing to well known songs from the movie which got many a foot tapping along in

the audience. Leading roles were played by Jordan Britton, Alicia Curruthers, Jack Riley and Brittany Hayes.

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Celebrating culture in style

Creating a buzz Broadgreen International School recently celebrated their most successful show to date.

The show took place at the

Liverpool Arena with over 230 performers taking part, some from the neighbouring primary and secondary schools, the atmosphere in

the Liverpool Arena was buzzing!

The show kicked off with an amazing performance from Year 9 & 11 girls, ‘Valerie’

was an instant hit with the audience, showcasing the fantastic dance skills the girls have developed over their years at Broadgreen. Their ARC and DRB pupils did an outstanding performance of Take That’s ‘Shine’ and that they did!

School pupils involved included Broadgreen International School and St Hilda’s, New Park Primary, Blueberry Park Primary, Kensington Juniors, Phoenix Primary, Broadgreen Primary School and St Anne’s Stanley Primary.

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‘Ferome’ Success

Forefield ‘cook up’ a success Pupils from Forefield Junior School, Crosby have proved a musical bunch.

The school were chosen to provide the music for the Flora 'Cooking with Schools' television and radio commercials.

As a way of saying 'Thank you' for providing the music for their TV commercial, Flora brought the 'Cooking With Schools' roadshow to the school.

During the roadshow, their hall was transformed to look like a television studio hosting a cookery show, 'Seeds TV'.

Each class in Years 3, 4 and 5 took turns to participate in the show, based on the theme of 'Healthy Eating'. The 'Seeds TV chef' taught the

children how to make a batch of delicious fruit scones, using a healthy spread in place of butter.

As well as having a cookery

lesson, the children were also given the opportunity to participate in other activities to help them learn about maintaining a healthy body.

Childwall Sports College’s super-group ‘Ferome’ recently competed in and won the Merseyside ‘Big Band’ competition which was open to all schools on Merseyside.

Band members were Gary Burroughs, Stephen Cusack, Phil Francis and David Quirk.

Face to Face A group of young people from 52 schools across the Borough of Sefton recently saw their artwork displayed as part of the Capital of Culture exhibition at the Atkinson Art Gallery, Southport.

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Educate Sports News International call-up for Liverpool student

Sophie pulls out all the stops Sophie Ross, aged 18 years and exstudent at Archbishop Blanch School, was thrilled to receive the news that she had been picked to play in goal for the under 21 All England Ladies Hockey Team.

Sophie currently plays goalkeeper for Prescot Ladies First XI team and recently attended the England Hockey Development Squad Training Camp for 18-23-year-olds during the summer holidays, prior to the start of the Hockey season.

Sophie will be attending Leeds Metropolitan University in the Autumn to study Physical Education.

The Head of PE at Archbishop Blanch School, Mrs Jane Rees, said “It is a magnificent achievement for someone so young to have been chosen to play at this level. I have always thought Sophie a most capable and dedicated sportswoman and this latest accolade just proves I was right to believe in her ability”.

Long distance study A group of Year 12 students studying BTEC National Physical Education completed the 10K Liverpool Mersey Tunnel Race with all students and their teacher, Mr Porter, completing the race in under 1 hour.

The Mersey Tunnel Race is one of the hardest 10K races in the calendar. The students Glyn Kevan, Victor Alpha, Ian Tweedle, Sandile Neine and Dale Farrington all completed the race after many weeks of training.

As part of their BTEC National course the students planned their own training diaries and changed diets in order to ensure successful completion of the race.

Dewi Phillips, Headteacher, said: “My congratulations go to Glyn, Victor, Ian, Sandile and Dale all of whom completed the 10K race in excellent times”.

Game on for girls tournament This year’s Knowsley Primary Schools Girls 7 a side soccer league sponsored by Game On reached it’s finale recently with the finals being held at Prescot Leisure Centre.

The league has been running for 10 years in the borough and this year attracted 18 teams in the league, with each team taking part receiving a football and a medal.

St Laurences School, Kirkby won a brand new team kit.

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Leeds United and England player Sue Smith presented the joint winners with their trophies, Cronton and Parkview who went on to represent the borough in the Merseyside Youth Games.

The soccer league and the event is always a great success, Sylvia Gore, Voluntary Football Development, said: “This years league has been a very exciting one with Cronton and Parkview coming out on top. We would like to pay special thanks to Game On our

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sponsors who have been instrumental in this years

success and have also agreed to be next years sponsors”.

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Team celebrate successful season

Bowled over

Back row (left to right): Jay Bradford, Aaron Rudkin, Chris Ramsden, Bradley Binmuda.

Front row: Reece Burns, Joe Ward, Ben Burton, Ellis McKeown and Kieran Guy St Christopher’s Primary School, Speke have been celebrating their most successful cricket season after winning 18 out of 21 matches and five out of six Liverpool competitions.

The team also qualified from their group, finishing second, at the Old Trafford County Finals.

Not to be outdone by the boys, the

school started their first ever all-girl cricket team who went on to win their inaugural Liverpool Girls Kwik Cricket competition.

Stuart Elsworth, team manager, said: “We are now looking forward to next years cricket season, with half the squad still remaining at the school things are looking bright”.

Sylvester’s Race for Life

Sylvesters Primary School, Huyton recently managed to raise over £1,000 for Chivuna Basic School in the Mazabuka District of Republic of Zambia.

The school held a series of sporting events to raise much needed funds.

The Rev’d Ruth Dillon from the Huyton United Reformed Church has taken the money to buy a computer and to purchase needy resources for the school.

Mr John Manning, Headteacher, said: We also managed to send thousands of reading books, uniforms from a school which was closing and a suitcase full of resources for the school teachers.

“Special thanks to Mrs Murray for helping to obtain football kits, old uniform and books from the school.

On song

Team impress Rafa Broadgreen High School Year 9 Football Team recently won the Liverpool Schools U-14 cup competition after beating All Saints school from Kirkby 3-1 in normal time at Anfield.

Broadgreen had knocked out three Sports Colleges en route to the final having done it the hard way, and went on to play All Saints who recently were the winners of the Merseyside schools cup.

Mr Cawley, team manager, said: “It was a very entertaining game with two very committed and hardworking teams who were a great advert for the standard of Merseyside schools football.

“I would like to thank everybody who has supported us throughout this incredible experience and Rafa Benitez really was the icing on the cake as he presented the cup on the pitch”.

The choristers of the Metropolitan Cathedral were victorious in the Choir Schools’ Association’s annual five a side football tournament, held recently at York Minster.

The choir entered two teams, and each was undefeated, conceding no goals at all, until the semi-final stage, at which point they played each other.

The victorious side from that encounter went on to face Ampleforth College in the final, which they won 4-0.

Mr John Waszek, Principal of St Edward’s College said, “I am delighted that our rugby-playing school has triumphed on the football field as well.”

Mr Waszek went on to add, “The choristers have shown their talent on the football field by winning this tournament which we last achieved in 1993. At least one sporting trophy will be heading for Merseyside this summer!”

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SATS - are they relevant?

Viewpoint

SATS have always been a controversial topic where it seems everyone but the Government are in favour. We put this question to a panel of experts

Ian Andain – Headteacher Broadgreen International School Our children currently take between the ages of five and 16 about 101 separate tests, if you include all the papers that they do from the age of five onwards plus all the papers that they do in GCSE they are subject to a huge testing regime and frankly I think that it has no place in an education system such as ours.

The pupils are tested to death and they get stressed and depressed about it, and I don’t believe for one minute that the government is getting anything more from these tests. Pupils don’t like them and I believe that parents don’t get any significant benefit from them, my view is that they should be scrapped.

Beverley Hughes – Minister for Children, Young People and Families National tests – often called SATs – are a key part of our strategy to improve teaching. Tests help teachers to ensure that every child gets the support they need to achieve their full potential.

They provide objective, reliable and consistent information about how every child is doing in English, mathematics and science, so that comparisons to be made about how different pupils and groups of pupils, schools and local authorities are doing, and extra support targeted where it’s needed.

With teachers’ own assessments about each child’s progress, test results support schools and teachers to help children to progress and to achieve their best.

Peter Price – Vice Chair National Primary Headteachers Assoc At the time of writing the results of the Key Stage Two SAT’s papers in English, Maths and Science will be arriving in schools throughout the country. This will inevitably produce an air of expectancy and anxiety which is usually more intense for the school than the child.

Hopefully, for the needs of the child, the results will be used as part of the assessment process to enable teachers to plan suitable programmes of study to enhance development in these subject areas. For schools however the stakes are much higher.

This simplistic viewpoint is however riddled with inconsistency and a number of false premises. Many would say, therefore, that whilst assessment in general is relevant the relevance of SAT’s has to be seriously challenged.

Tricia Barker – A parent Having two children, one in an infant/junior school and one in a secondary school I have to say that my answer is mixed. I think that too much stress and pressure is put on my younger child (infants), to enable the school she attends to get a better league table position. Whereas my older child in secondary education benefits from SATs as I think they are both relevant and a helpful preparation for future GCSE exams.

Jeff Dunn – Liverpool Schools Parliament Member Are there any advantages in SATs? They assist schools in setting students and help prepare students for taking future examinations. But Members of the Schools’ Parliament (MSPs) argue that there are other and better ways for schools to achieve these targets than the use of SATs. Only three subjects are assessed.

What about those students who excel in other subjects and have skills, such as practical ability, not tested by SATs? Does success in SATs help get a job or enter a university? What about the amount of stress put on children (and teachers) by SATs and their preparation? Students must achieve but only in a way that is both healthy and enjoyable. At a meeting of the Upper House of Liverpool Schools’ Parliament they voted unanimously that SATs were not relevant.

SATS (Standard Assessment Tests) tests are given at the end of year 2, year 6 and year 9.

They are used to show your child's progress compared with other children born in the same year.

The SATS tests have long been viewed as unnecessary and irrelevant and more about how schools compare against each other.

Many parents also believe that they cause unnecessary stress and pressure and that their children are overtested.

Have your say: To suggest a topic for debate or to contribute to Viewpoint email us at: educate@mersey mirror.com

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Educate What’s On Guide September

14 Clay Creations Make your own clay sculptures International Slavery Museum 1pm-4pm Free 0151 478 4499

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The British Musical Fireworks Championships King's Gardens, Southport Tickets: £5 (£4 Advance booking)

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Victorian Childhood 11.00am-5.00pm Learn what it was like to be a child during the Victorian Period Smithy Heritage Centre, Kiln Lane, St. Helens 01744 730744

Bengali Festival Kirkby Civic Suite, Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby Religious festival joining people together in prayer, dining and cultural events.

Contact 443 4063

Only A Game?

A spectacular UEFA football exhibition World Museum Liverpool William Brown Street 0151 478 4393

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Leasowe Lighthouse Open Day Climb the steps of Britain’s oldest lighthouse Tickets: £2 adults 75p children Off Pasture Road, Moreton 0151 678 5488

Fantastic Fungi A closer look at spectacular fungi Lifeboat Road car park, Formby 0151 934 2967

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Water themed puppets, banners, hats and costumes www.poolproject.co.uk or call 07928 027 180

Footloose Step back in time with classic 80s anthems.

Liverpool Empire Tel: 0844 847 2525

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Big Bang Recreate the conditions that existed just after the Big Bang World Museum, Free 0151 478 4393

Spooky Days Children's Fun Ghost Hunt.

Croxteth Hall, Croxteth 0151 233 6910

Conker Competition 1pm to 3pm Court Hey Park, National Wildflower Centre, Roby Road, Huyton Contact 443 3682.

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Liverpool Arena Tickets £11.50-£33.50 0844 8000 400

Halloween Mask Making Mask making for young visitors Entry £1 Speke Hall, Speke 0844 800 4799

Halloween Lantern Parade Sefton Park, Liverpool This year’s theme is ‘Phoenix Rising’

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Wacky widgets, weird and ingenious inventions Prescot Museum Free Contact 0151 430 7787

Keep your eyes on the prize The inspiring story of Diane Nash and the Civil Rights Movement 2-3pm International Slavery Museum 0151 478 4441

The Emperor's New Clothes Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place, Liverpool Tickets Adults £8.50, children £4 Family £23 0151 709 4988

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Winter Celebration 12noon-4pm National Wildflower Centre, Huyton 0151 738 1913 Free event

Liverpool Santa Dash 5K fun run Liverpool City Centre www.runliverpool.org.uk

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Children’s Laureate: Michael Rosen Southport Arts Centre,Theatre Tickets: £4 (pupils and adults) 01704 540011

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Snow White A Christmas pantomime for all the family The Citadel Waterloo Street, St Helens 01744 735436

Celebrate of Christmas Concert In aid of Nightingale House Hospice Chester Cathedral St Werburgh Street, Chester 8pm Tickets £20-£12.50

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Raymond Gubbay presents White Christmas Traditional Christmas concert Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Hope Street, Liverpool Tel: 0151 709 3789

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North West Beach Litter Project Your chance to help the environment Hightown, Ravenmoels and Birkdale beaches 0151 934 2967

19 onwards Frost Fayre Your chance to see a real ice rink and Santa Chester Zoo Children £6 Adults £8 Tel: 01244 380 280

Cinderella All star cast including Cilla Black, Jennifer Ellison, Les Dennis Liverpool Empire Tickets £7.50-£27.50 Tel: 0844 847 2525

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Contact 430 7787.

Christmas Crafts & Decorations make your own decorations and gifts from natural materials St Lukes Church Hall, Formby 0151 934 2967

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Educate Competition For the first time ever Disney On Ice is bringing it’s magical fun to Liverpool, skating into the Echo Arena on Wednesday 24 September through to Sunday 28 September in a whale of a tale for the whole family!

Join the ocean sized adventure of the curious clownfish Nemo, his overprotective father Marlin and their absent-minded yet loveable pal Dory as Disney On Ice immerses you in a vibrant aquatic world in Disney On Ice presents Disney / Pixar’s Finding Nemo. Follow alongside Marlin & Dory on a daring search of the big blue. Ride the current with ‘super-dude’ turtle Crush and make waves with Nemo’s new friends – the Tank Gang – as they plot an escape from the dentist’s aquarium in this whale of a tale full of laughter and fun!

We have a star prize of a family ticket for 4 people to giveaway to the show on Thursday 25 September, 7pm show.

To be in with a chance of winning just answer the following question: What colour is Nemo?

Send your entry to: Educate Competition, 36 Henry Street, Liverpool L1 5BS. Please enclose a telephone number

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My School Days Phil Redmond – Creative Director of Liverpool's 2008 Capital of Culture

My School St Kevin’s Boys School in Kirkby – the school no longer exists, like Grange Hill!

My Favourite Teacher Frosty Froster – Sports teacher from Grange Hill My Favourite Subject at School Engineering Workshop Theory and Practice – I got to work on lathes and forge molten metal which I loved My Best Friend at School I didn’t really have one – I was part of a group – which today might be called a gang!

My Favourite Childhood Book I don’t think I actually had one – but read a lot and loved getting ‘The Eagle’ comic every week – which lead to my interest in Sci-Fi Do you remember your first school love?

Yes – but that would be telling and I regard myself as a gentleman!

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My views on school dinners More than we could afford at home – and our group – or gang – learned to like Semolina because no one else did which means we got more.

My favourite childhood singer/band I had a wide spectrum of musical taste from The Beatles, Beachboys, Bob Dylan – no one real favourite. I go for content not performers actually and from that list looks like they have to begin with a ‘B’ – which in the long run may have led to Brookside.

What my teachers said about me in my school report Usual – not living up to my potential and wouldn’t amount to much – which reinforces the old saying – it’s never too late to learn!

What were your ambitions while at school?

To have a comfortable life and never have to worry about money – I’m very pleased and privileged to say I’ve done that – but I now know it only comes from 5% talent, 5% luck – and 90% hard work.

Where you streetwise or a geek?

A streetwise geek… If there is such a thing!

Phil Redmond grew up in Huyton, he attended St Kevin’s school, Kirkby were he left after gaining four O Levels and one A Level.

He trained as a quantity surveyor before deciding that he wanted to be a writer.

He has written for several well known series such as Grange Hill, Brookside and Hollyoaks, he also ran his own production company, Mersey Television.

In 1989, Phil Redmond was awarded the post of Honorary Professor of Media Studies at Liverpool John Moores University and in 2004 was awarded the CBE for services to drama.

He is also the Creative Director of Liverpool's 2008 Capital of Culture.

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F Always give 100% to everything you do F Come to school to learn F Wear the correct uniform F Attend school regularly and arrive on time F Take off coats, scarves and jewellery when you come in to school

F Behave appropriately â&#x20AC;&#x201C; allow students to learn and teachers to teach F Treat others as you would like to be treated F Listen to the ideas and opinions of staff and students

F Move around carefully F Do not chew in school F Put your litter in the bins

F Keep your school work neat and accurate at all times F Come properly prepared F Look after your equipment

F Act sensibly on the journey to and from school F Look after the environment F Speak politely to people you meet around school

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