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Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School Catchment Area

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

Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Liverpool, Sefton , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 356 pupils, and a capacity of 389 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2-11

Age range

356

Pupils

389

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2023

Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Rimrose Hope CofE 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Sefton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School is managed by Sefton and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 92% 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 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 →

Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School: 389 places, 92% filled: nearing capacity

Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 389 places. 356 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 92%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 389, Sefton'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. 54.7% of pupils at Rimrose Hope CofE 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.

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 →

Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School: School Information

Full address
Sandy Road, Seaforth, Liverpool, L21 1AD
Local authority
Sefton
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
54.7% of pupils
DfE URN
134371

Other Primary Schools in Liverpool

If Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Liverpool are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Sefton

Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Sefton. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Rimrose Hope CofE 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: Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School

What is the catchment area for Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Rimrose Hope CofE 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Sefton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 389 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School?

Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Sefton before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School cover?

Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School is a primary school in Liverpool, Sefton, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School?

Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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