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Ravenscroft Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Ravenscroft Community Primary School is a community primary school in Liverpool, Knowsley , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 212 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

212

Pupils

236

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Ravenscroft Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ravenscroft Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Ravenscroft Community Primary School is the geographic zone Knowsley 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. Knowsley 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 Ravenscroft Community Primary School is set by Knowsley and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

Find Knowsley catchment area documents →

Ravenscroft Community Primary School: 236 places, 90% filled: nearing capacity

Ravenscroft Community Primary School has a published admission number of 236 places. 212 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 90%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 236, Knowsley's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 49.5% of pupils at Ravenscroft Community Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Liverpool.

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

Knowsley 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 Knowsley school admissions →

Ravenscroft Community Primary School: School Information

Full address
Ebony Way, Tower Hill, Liverpool, L33 1XT
Local authority
Knowsley
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
49.5% of pupils
DfE URN
104444

Other Primary Schools in Liverpool

If Ravenscroft Community 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 Ravenscroft Community 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: Ravenscroft Community Primary School

What is the catchment area for Ravenscroft Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Ravenscroft Community Primary School is the geographic zone Knowsley 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. Knowsley publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Ravenscroft Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Ravenscroft Community Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 236 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Ravenscroft Community Primary School?

Admission to Ravenscroft Community Primary School is managed by Knowsley. 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 Ravenscroft Community Primary School cover?

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

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