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St Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School Catchment Area

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

St Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School is a voluntary aided primary school in Liverpool , serving pupils aged 4-7, with 360 pupils, and a capacity of 343 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-7

Age range

360

Pupils

343

Capacity

105%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

St Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School?

The catchment area for St Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant 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 Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant 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: 360 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 343 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 Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School: at or above its 343 place limit

St Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School has a published admission number of 343 places. 360 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 105%. The school is at or above its published limit of 343 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. 19.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part 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 Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School: School Information

Full address
South Parkside Drive, West Derby, Liverpool, L12 8RP
Local authority
Liverpool
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-7 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
19.2% of pupils
DfE URN
104673

Other Primary Schools in Liverpool

If St Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Liverpool are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Liverpool

St Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant 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 Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant 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 Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School

What is the catchment area for St Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School?

The catchment area for St Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant 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 Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School oversubscribed?

Yes, St Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School currently has 360 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 343 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School?

St Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant 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 Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School cover?

St Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School is a primary school in Liverpool, serving pupils aged 4-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School?

St Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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