The short version
Below-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 59 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 676
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 14.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Trust
- ENDEAVOUR LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jinnie Payne (Co Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
St Cuthbert's Road, Churchtown, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 7NN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 408m away
Crossens Nursery School
Nursery · 430m away
Larkfield Primary School
Primary · 433m away
Presfield High School and Specialist College
Special school · 521m away
Stanley High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Marshside Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Churchtown Primary School a selective school?
No. Churchtown Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Churchtown Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Churchtown Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Churchtown Primary School?
Churchtown Primary School currently has 676 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Churchtown Primary School take?
Churchtown Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Churchtown Primary School?
Churchtown Primary School is in Southport, PR9 7NN, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Churchtown Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Churchtown Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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