The short version
Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
- 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–7
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 425
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Head
- Miss Jennifer Sephton (Previously Taylor) (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Farnborough Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 3DF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFarnborough Road Junior School
Primary · Very close
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Primary · 549m away
Birkdale High School
Secondary · 832m away
Greenbank High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
Secondary · 1.4km away
Birkdale Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Birkdale School for H I Children
Special school · 2.1km away
Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Farnborough Road Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Farnborough Road Infant School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Farnborough Road Infant School?
Farnborough Road Infant School currently has 425 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Farnborough Road Infant School take?
Farnborough Road Infant School caters for pupils aged 2 to 7. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Farnborough Road Infant School?
Farnborough Road Infant School is in Southport, PR8 3DF, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Farnborough Road Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Farnborough Road Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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