The short version
Average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 166
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 30.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Head
- Mr Phil Thomson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
December 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Rufford Road, Crossens, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 8JH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPresfield High School and Specialist College
Special school · 1.3km away
Larkfield Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Crossens Nursery School
Nursery · 1.4km away
Marshside Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Churchtown Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Stanley High School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Banks St Stephen's CofE School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's Church of England Primary School?
St John's Church of England Primary School currently has 166 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's Church of England Primary School take?
St John's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's Church of England Primary School?
St John's Church of England Primary School is in Southport, PR9 8JH, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St John's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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