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St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School Catchment Area

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

St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School is a voluntary aided primary school in Liverpool , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 461 pupils, and a capacity of 480 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7-11

Age range

461

Pupils

480

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2021

St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School?

The catchment area for St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior 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 Francis de Sales Catholic Junior 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.

Operating near capacity: 96% 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 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 Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School: 480 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity

St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School has a published admission number of 480 places. 461 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 480, Liverpool'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. 39.9% of pupils at St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across 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 Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School: School Information

Full address
Hale Road, Liverpool, L4 3RL
Local authority
Liverpool
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
39.9% of pupils
DfE URN
104650

Other Primary Schools in Liverpool

If St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Liverpool are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Liverpool

St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior 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 Francis de Sales Catholic Junior 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 Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School

What is the catchment area for St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School?

The catchment area for St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior 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 Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School oversubscribed?

St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 480 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School?

St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior 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 Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School cover?

St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School is a primary school in Liverpool, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School?

St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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