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St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Liverpool , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 433 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

433

Pupils

420

Capacity

103%

Fill rate

St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School?

The catchment area for St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School is the geographic zone Liverpool 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. Liverpool publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School is managed by Liverpool 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 433 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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

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St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School: at or above its 420 place limit

St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 433 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 103%. The school is at or above its published limit of 420 places. Liverpool 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. 41.2% of pupils at St Cecilia's Catholic 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.

Liverpool 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. Liverpool Council school admissions (official) →

St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School: School Information

Full address
Green Lane, Liverpool, L13 7EA
Local authority
Liverpool
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
41.2% of pupils
DfE URN
150535

Other Primary Schools in Liverpool

If St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Liverpool are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Liverpool

St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Liverpool. 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 St Cecilia's Catholic 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: St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School

What is the catchment area for St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School?

The catchment area for St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School is the geographic zone Liverpool 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. Liverpool publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School currently has 433 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School?

St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Liverpool before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School cover?

St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Liverpool, 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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