Southport primary schools deliver strong academic results, with 71% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 62%. 18% achieve the higher standard, more than double the national average of 8%. St Philip's Church of England Primary School, Southport, Shoreside Primary School, and Birkdale Primary School are among the highest-performing options, with 95% of schools rated Good or Outstanding compared to 90% nationally. With 21 schools serving Southport, families in Birkdale, Churchtown, and Ainsdale have extensive choice across this coastal town. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #14 | Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #18 | Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Outstanding |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Banks St Stephen's CofE School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #20 | Banks Methodist School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Protestant | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #1 | St Philip's Church of England Primary School, Southport | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #2 | Shoreside Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #3 | Birkdale Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #5 | Farnborough Road Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #12 | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Southport | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #15 | Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #16 | Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Southport | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #17 | Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #19 | Norwood Primary School, Southport | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Farnborough Road Infant School | State | Primary | 2-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #6 | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Southport | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #9 | Churchtown Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #4 | St John's Church of England Primary School, Southport | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #7 | Kew Woods Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #13 | Larkfield Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #11 | Marshside Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #8 | Linaker Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
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