How many pupils does Smithdown Primary School have?

Smithdown Primary School has 488 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Smithdown Primary School?

The headteacher of Smithdown Primary School is Philip Horne.

What type of school is Smithdown Primary School?

Smithdown Primary School is a Community school with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Smithdown Primary School in?

Smithdown Primary School is in the Liverpool local authority area.

Community school Primary Open

Smithdown Primary School

Chatsworth Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside, L7 6LJ

Ofsted: Outstanding (graded inspection, 29 September 2021). Last inspected 27 January 2026.

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488

Pupils

53.7%

Free school meals

1 September 1998

Opened

About this school

Smithdown Primary School is a Community school serving primary age pupils, located in Liverpool, Merseyside. The school has 488 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Outstanding (graded inspection, 29 September 2021). Last inspected 27 January 2026. The Headteacher is Philip Horne. The school is administered by Liverpool local authority. It opened in 1 September 1998.

School details

Headteacher: Philip Horne
Local authority: Liverpool
Gender: Mixed
URN: 131597

Contact

01517096229 smithdown-ao@smithdown.liverpool.sch.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Smithdown Primary School are handled by the school or the local authority (Liverpool). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

50%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

10%

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →