Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School is a mainstream primary school in Liverpool for children aged 3 to 11. In January 2026, 95 of its 452 pupils (21%) were getting SEN support and 17 (3.8%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 3–11
- 452 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Liverpool.
21% get SEN support
95 of 452 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
3.8% have an EHC plan
17 of 452 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Speech, language and communication61
- Social, emotional and mental health29
- Moderate learning difficulty10
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia7
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Voluntary aided school
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 452 (places for 420)
- Headteacher
- Mr Alan Williams
- Faith
- Church of England/Roman Catholic
- Free school meals
- 15.6% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Liverpool
- School reference (URN)
- 131105
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Liverpool council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, November 2023
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in November 2023.
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Early yearsOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Fir Tree Drive South, Croxteth Park, LIVERPOOL, L12 0JE
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Mab Lane Junior Mixed and Infant School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.0 mile
- Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.2 miles
- Bluebell Park School Special school · Ages 3–19 · Ofsted: Good 1.5 miles
- St Vincent's School - A Specialist School for Sensory Impairment and Other Needs Special school · Ages 4–19 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 1.6 miles
Other mainstream schools
- St Albert's Catholic Primary School Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 32.7%, EHC plans 12.7% 0.7 miles
- Croxteth Community Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 25%, EHC plans 5.6% 0.9 miles
- Knowsley Village School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 14.3%, EHC plans 4% 1.0 mile
All mainstream schools in Liverpool SEND schools in Liverpool
Questions about Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School
How many pupils at Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 95 of the 452 pupils (21%) were getting SEN support and 17 (3.8%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are speech, language and communication needs (61 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (29 pupils) and moderate learning difficulties (10 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School?
Through Liverpool council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School?
You can ask for Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Mab Lane Junior Mixed and Infant School, about 1.0 mile away.
Where is Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School?
Fir Tree Drive South, Croxteth Park, LIVERPOOL, L12 0JE, in Liverpool.
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