The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (125% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 283
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Head
- Mrs Hayley Ward (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Watchyard Lane, Formby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 3JT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTrinity St Peter's CofE Primary School
Primary · 552m away
Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School
Primary · 691m away
Formby High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Redgate Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Clarence High School
Independent · 1.3km away
Woodlands Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
St Jerome's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Freshfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Freshfield Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Freshfield Primary School?
Freshfield Primary School currently has 283 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Freshfield Primary School take?
Freshfield Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Freshfield Primary School?
Freshfield Primary School is in Liverpool, L37 3JT, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Freshfield Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Freshfield Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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