Skip to content
A free, independent guide for parents - updated each admissions cycle. 26,506 schools · England & Wales
catchment.school

Aintree Davenhill Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Aintree Davenhill Primary School is a community primary school in Liverpool, Sefton , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 447 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

447

Pupils

420

Capacity

106%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Aintree Davenhill Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Aintree Davenhill Primary School?

The catchment area for Aintree Davenhill Primary School is the geographic zone Sefton uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Sefton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Aintree Davenhill Primary School is set by Sefton and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 447 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

Not getting a place? Learn how to appeal a school place →

Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Sefton publishes the 2027 Aintree Davenhill Primary School numbers →

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Sefton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Sefton catchment area documents →

Aintree Davenhill Primary School: at or above its 420 place limit

Aintree Davenhill Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 447 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 106%. The school is at or above its published limit of 420 places. Sefton allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Liverpool.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Sefton publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Sefton school admissions →

Aintree Davenhill Primary School: School Information

Full address
Aintree Lane, Aintree Village, Liverpool, L10 8LE
Local authority
Sefton
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
13% of pupils
DfE URN
104868

Other Primary Schools in Liverpool

If Aintree Davenhill Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Liverpool are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Aintree Davenhill Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Aintree Davenhill Primary School

What is the catchment area for Aintree Davenhill Primary School?

The catchment area for Aintree Davenhill Primary School is the geographic zone Sefton uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Sefton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Aintree Davenhill Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Aintree Davenhill Primary School currently has 447 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Aintree Davenhill Primary School?

Admission to Aintree Davenhill Primary School is managed by Sefton. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Aintree Davenhill Primary School cover?

Aintree Davenhill Primary School is a primary school in Liverpool, Sefton, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Aintree Davenhill Primary School?

Aintree Davenhill Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

Get admissions updates by email

Join parents who get catchment boundary changes and key admissions dates - free, once per term.

No spam. Unsubscribe any time.