The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
9% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 209
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Head
- Mrs Sandie Edward (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Hampton Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 6SS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmArden College
Special school · 630m away
Southport Education Group
16 plus · 768m away
Linaker Primary School
Primary · 812m away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport
Primary · 904m away
Norwood Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Meols Cop High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Birkdale Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Philip's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Philip's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Philip's Church of England Primary School?
St Philip's Church of England Primary School currently has 209 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Philip's Church of England Primary School take?
St Philip's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Philip's Church of England Primary School?
St Philip's Church of England Primary School is in Southport, PR8 6SS, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Philip's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Philip'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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