- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
41 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1179%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 228
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.9
Schools in PR8
A postcode district in Sefton
- Postcode district
- 26 schools and nurseries
In short: PR8 is a postcode district in Sefton with 11 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 10 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2611 primary · 6 secondary · 10 nurseries
Top-rated
All PR8 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in PR8
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in PR8
11 in PR8, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
30 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1180%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.1%
- Pupils
- 207
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
Met the standard at 1168%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 468
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.0
Top Secondary Schools in PR8
6 in PR8, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
188 first choices, 190 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1651.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.7%
- Pupils
- 936
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
210 first choices, 204 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.4%
- Pupils
- 1,025
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.0
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results below the England average.
206 first choices, 175 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.2%
- Pupils
- 916
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.1
Nurseries in PR8
10 in PR8, highest Ofsted grade first
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Southport
Southport, PR8 2AT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Cherubs Day Nursery
Southport, PR8 6DX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Hazeldene Day Nursery
Southport, PR8 6AE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in PR8
2 in PR8, by the school's Eduscope score
Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
Southport, PR8 4EX · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
96 first choices, 112 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.1%
- Pupils
- 822
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
Merefield School
Southport, PR8 2QZ · Academy · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 7.3%
- Pupils
- 116
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.0
Special Schools in PR8
2 in PR8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Merefield School
Southport, PR8 2QZ · Academy · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 7.3%
- Pupils
- 116
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.0
Educ8 Southport
Southport, PR8 6DG · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 16
- Ofsted:Urgent improvement in 2 areas
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 12
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in PR8
1 in PR8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Educ8 Southport
Southport, PR8 6DG · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 16
- Ofsted:Urgent improvement in 2 areas
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 12
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in PR8, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding1
- Good17
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet7
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every PR8 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
PR8 has 26 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in PR8
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about PR8
Nearby areas
How many schools are in PR8?
PR8 has 26 schools, including 11 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 10 nurseries, 1 independent school, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in PR8?
The highest-ranked schools in PR8 on Eduscope are Shoreside Primary School, Birkdale High School, St Philip's Church of England Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in PR8?
There is 1 independent school in PR8, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in PR8?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 26 schools in PR8 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.