Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School
School Name: Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School Address: Bull Cop, Formby Town/City: Liverpool County: Merseyside Postcode: L37 8BZ Telephone Number: 01704 877281 Website: www.olocprimary.co.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Voluntary aided school Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mr Anthony Houghton
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 232 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 110% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 9.8%
URN: 104930
DfE Number: 343/3359
UKPRN: 10074973
UPRN: 41012930
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Sefton (E08000014)
Constituency: Sefton Central (E14001463)
Electoral Ward: Ravenmeols (E05000950)
Diocese: RC11(Archdiocese of Liverpool)
Easting & Northing: 330414E, 407197N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 33' 26.65" N 3° 3' 6.43" W
Plus Code: 9C5RHW4X+X7
DfE Record: View record
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- Mr John Beesley - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Mr Daniel Boyle - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
- Mr Michael Crilly - Governor. Appointed on 27 February 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 27 February 2027.
- Mr Nicholas Brian Fallon - Governor. Appointed on 15 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 December 2027.
- Mrs Sarah Gilbertson - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Mrs Katrina Hamilton - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 12 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 February 2029.
- Mrs Teresa Mooney - Governor. Appointed on 19 December 2022 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 19 December 2026.
- Mrs Tara Nice - Governor. Appointed on 15 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 December 2027.
- Mrs Gillian Raikes - Governor. Appointed on 5 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 October 2029.
- Mrs Joanne Tomlinson - Governor. Appointed on 26 February 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 26 February 2028.