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St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Liverpool, Sefton , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 273 pupils, and a capacity of 341 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

273

Pupils

341

Capacity

80%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School?

The catchment area for St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic 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 St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic 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.

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 →

St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School: 341 places, 80% filled: places available

St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School has a published admission number of 341 places. 273 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 80%. At 80% full, the school currently has headroom below its 341 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 22.6% of pupils at St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Sefton.

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 →

St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School: School Information

Full address
Oxford Road, Waterloo, Liverpool, L22 8QF
Local authority
Sefton
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
22.6% of pupils
DfE URN
151023

Other Primary Schools in Liverpool

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

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Sefton

St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic 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 St Edmund's and St Thomas' 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 Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School

What is the catchment area for St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School?

The catchment area for St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic 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 St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?

St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School has a capacity of 341 places and currently has 273 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Sefton.

What is the admissions policy for St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School?

St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic 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 St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School cover?

St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic 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 St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School?

St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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