The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 362
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Trust
- MERSEY VIEW LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Swift (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Forefield Lane, Crosby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L23 9TJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChesterfield High School
Secondary · 443m away
Great Crosby Catholic Primary School
Primary · 546m away
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy
Secondary · 831m away
Chestnut Tree School
Independent · 848m away
Olsen House School
Independent · 849m away
St. Mary's College
Independent · 1.0km away
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Forefield Junior School?
Forefield Junior School currently has 362 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Forefield Junior School take?
Forefield Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Forefield Junior School?
Forefield Junior School is in Liverpool, L23 9TJ, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Forefield Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Forefield Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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