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St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Liverpool, Sefton , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 200 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–11

Age range

200

Pupils

210

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Philip's Church of England Controlled 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: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School — School Information

Full address
Church Road, Litherland, Liverpool, L21 8NZ
Local authority
Sefton
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
26.6% of pupils
DfE URN
104898

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If St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Liverpool are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School

Is St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School oversubscribed?

St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School?

St Philip's Church of England Controlled 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 Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School cover?

St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Liverpool, Sefton, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School?

St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.