- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
36 first choices, 36 offers made
Met the standard at 1161%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.8%
- Pupils
- 319
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.7
Schools in PR9
A postcode district in Sefton
- Postcode district
- 24 schools and nurseries
In short: PR9 is a postcode district in Sefton with 12 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 9 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2412 primary · 3 secondary · 9 nurseries
Top-rated
All PR9 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in PR9
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 PR9
12 in PR9, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
83 first choices, 84 offers made
Met the standard at 1155%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 660
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
26 first choices, 26 offers made
Met the standard at 1156%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.6%
- Pupils
- 256
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.9
Top Secondary Schools in PR9
3 in PR9, best first
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 4 areas
Results below the England average.
121 first choices, 137 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.2%
- Pupils
- 783
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.8
Nurseries in PR9
9 in PR9, highest Ofsted grade first
Kids Count Pre-School
Southport, PR9 0TS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
St Cuthberts Pre-School Playgroup
Southport, PR9 7NN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Chatterbox Day Nursery
Southport, PR9 0ND · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in PR9
2 in PR9, by the school's Eduscope score
Peterhouse School
Southport, PR9 8PA · Special · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 25.1%
- Pupils
- 70
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Presfield High School and Specialist College
Southport, PR9 8PA · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 11.4%
- Pupils
- 132
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.0
Special Schools in PR9
3 in PR9. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Arden College
Pr9 0tz · Special · 16+ · Ages 16 to 25
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Peterhouse School
Southport, PR9 8PA · Special · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 25.1%
- Pupils
- 70
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Presfield High School and Specialist College
Southport, PR9 8PA · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 11.4%
- Pupils
- 132
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.0
The map
See them as a listEvery school in PR9, 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.
- Outstanding2
- Good14
- Not graded yet8
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in PR9 sit in 2 council areas. 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 PR9 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
PR9 has 24 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 PR9
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 PR9
Nearby areas
How many schools are in PR9?
PR9 has 24 schools, including 12 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 9 nurseries, 3 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 PR9?
The highest-ranked schools in PR9 on Eduscope are St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Churchtown Primary School, Larkfield 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 do I choose the right school in PR9?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 24 schools in PR9 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.