The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 451
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 26.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Trust
- SOUTHPORT LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Christina Greaves (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Ovington Drive, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 6JW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMeols Cop High School
Secondary · 940m away
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
Secondary · 1.7km away
Linaker Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Birkdale Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Norwood Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Arden College
Special school · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Kew Woods Primary School?
Kew Woods Primary School currently has 451 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kew Woods Primary School take?
Kew Woods Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kew Woods Primary School?
Kew Woods Primary School is in Southport, PR8 6JW, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kew Woods Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kew Woods Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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