What are the best primary schools in Southport?

Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked primary schools in Southport include Educ8 Southport, Merefield School, and Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.

How are primary schools in Southport ranked on Eduscope?

Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.

How do primary schools in Southport perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Southport, 61% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This figure is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average class size in Southport primary schools?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in Southport is 20:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.

How do I choose a primary school in Southport?

When choosing a primary school in Southport, consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 23 primary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, religious character, and more.

Best Primary Schools in Southport

23 primary schools found

Key Facts

There are 23 primary schools in Southport, accounting for 41.1% of the total 56 schools, providing education to 6,531 pupils.
Ofsted ratings show 93.8% of Southport primary schools are Good or Outstanding, with a breakdown of 0 Outstanding, 15 Good, 1 Requires Improvement, and 0 Inadequate out of 16 inspected.
In Southport primary schools, 61.3% of pupils meet the expected standard at KS2, and the pupil-teacher ratio is 22.42, with spending per pupil at £7,573.
Southport primary schools have 22.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, 14.0% with special educational needs, and a persistent absence rate of 14.7%, compared to national averages.

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Educ8 Southport

Southport, PR8 6DG

Independent · Primary · Ages 13–16

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils12

P/T Ratio–

Merefield School

Southport, PR8 2QZ

Academy · Primary · Ages 3–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils116

P/T Ratio–

Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre

Ofsted

Good

Southport, PR8 3RS

State · Primary · Ages 2–11

KS2 Expected61%

Absence7.4%

Pupils181

P/T Ratio15.3

Larkfield Primary School

Ofsted

Good

Southport, PR9 8PA

State · Primary · Ages 4–11

KS2 Expected55%

Absence6.0%

Pupils256

P/T Ratio19.2

Shoreside Primary School

Ofsted

Good

Southport, PR8 2QZ

Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11

KS2 Expected81%

Absence4.7%

Pupils228

P/T Ratio18.6

Marshside Primary School

Ofsted

Good

Southport, PR9 9XA

State · Primary · Ages 4–11

KS2 Expected50%

Absence4.9%

Pupils204

P/T Ratio15.3

Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Ofsted

Good

Southport, PR9 7DU

State · Primary · Ages 4–11

KS2 Expected55%

Absence5.7%

Pupils188

P/T Ratio24.4

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School

Southport, PR8 4LT

Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils447

P/T Ratio21.8

Kew Woods Primary School

Southport, PR8 6JW

Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected71%

Absence5.9%

Pupils426

P/T Ratio23.8

Churchtown Primary School

Ofsted

Good

Southport, PR9 7NN

Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11

KS2 Expected62%

Absence5.0%

Pupils660

P/T Ratio20.8

Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School

Southport, PR8 3JE

Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils190

P/T Ratio24.3

Farnborough Road Infant School

Ofsted

Good

Southport, PR8 3DF

State · Primary · Ages 2–7

KS2 Expected–

Absence5.6%

Pupils428

P/T Ratio20.3

Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School

Ofsted

Good

Southport, PR9 7BZ

State · Primary · Ages 2–11

KS2 Expected35%

Absence7.4%

Pupils194

P/T Ratio21.2

Peterhouse School

Ofsted

Req. Impr.

Southport, PR9 8PA

Special · Primary · Ages 5–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence23.1%

Pupils70

P/T Ratio–

Presfield High School and Specialist College

Ofsted

Good

Southport, PR9 8PA

Special · Primary · Ages 11–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence13.0%

Pupils132

P/T Ratio7.4

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Ofsted

Good

Southport, PR9 9RR

State · Primary · Ages 5–11

KS2 Expected78%

Absence4.0%

Pupils319

P/T Ratio18.9

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport

Southport, PR9 9AZ

Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11

KS2 Expected60%

Absence4.3%

Pupils207

P/T Ratio41.2

Farnborough Road Junior School

Ofsted

Good

Southport, PR8 3DF

State · Primary · Ages 7–11

KS2 Expected69%

Absence5.0%

Pupils468

P/T Ratio23.3

Norwood Primary School

Ofsted

Good

Southport, PR9 7DU

State · Primary · Ages 5–11

KS2 Expected44%

Absence4.7%

Pupils621

P/T Ratio27.4

St John's Church of England Primary School

Ofsted

Good

Southport, PR9 8JH

State · Primary · Ages 4–11

KS2 Expected54%

Absence5.8%

Pupils158

P/T Ratio19.3

Birkdale Primary School

Ofsted

Good

Southport, PR8 4EL

State · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected66%

Absence6.4%

Pupils430

P/T Ratio26.6

St Philip's Church of England Primary School

Ofsted

Good

Southport, PR8 6SS

State · Primary · Ages 4–11

KS2 Expected74%

Absence4.0%

Pupils207

P/T Ratio21.8

Linaker Primary School

Southport, PR8 5DB

Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils359

P/T Ratio–

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 23 primary schools in Southport, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.

Area Benchmarks

Metric	Southport	England
School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted)	94%	90%
Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard	61%	61%
AttendancePersistent Absence	15%	20%
ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio	22.4:1	18.1:1
Spending per Pupil	£7,573	£7,460

About This Data

•School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
•Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
•Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.

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Best Primary Schools in Southport

Key Facts

Educ8 Southport

Merefield School

Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre

Larkfield Primary School

Shoreside Primary School

Marshside Primary School

Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School

Kew Woods Primary School

Churchtown Primary School

Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School

Farnborough Road Infant School

Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School

Peterhouse School

Presfield High School and Specialist College

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport

Farnborough Road Junior School

Norwood Primary School

St John's Church of England Primary School

Birkdale Primary School

St Philip's Church of England Primary School

Linaker Primary School

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How are primary schools in Southport ranked on Eduscope?

How do primary schools in Southport perform at Key Stage 2?

What is the average class size in Southport primary schools?

How do I choose a primary school in Southport?

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