The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 197
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 16.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Trust
- LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lorna O'Brien (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Sandbrook Road, Ainsdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 3JE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre
Primary · 937m away
Merefield School
Academy · 1.1km away
Birkdale High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Farnborough Road Infant School
Primary · 2.2km away
Farnborough Road Junior School
Primary · 2.2km away
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School?
Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School currently has 197 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School take?
Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School?
Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School is in Southport, PR8 3JE, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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