The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 475
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 16.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Head
- Mr Adrian Antell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
September 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Farnborough Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 3DF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFarnborough Road Infant 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 Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Farnborough Road Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Farnborough Road Junior School?
Farnborough Road Junior School currently has 475 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Farnborough Road Junior School take?
Farnborough Road Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Farnborough Road Junior School?
Farnborough Road Junior 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 Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Farnborough Road Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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