Farnborough Road Infant School

URN: 104863 • Southport PR8 3DF

Overview

Name
Farnborough Road Infant School
URN
104863
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
62.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jennifer Sephton (Previously Taylor) (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01704577637
Website
Visit
Address
Farnborough Road, Southport PR8 3DF

Summary

Farnborough Road Infant School is a community school located in Southport, serving children aged 2 to 7 years. With a capacity of 466 pupils, the school currently has 425 enrolled students and operates as a four-form entry institution. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, emphasising values such as compassion, honesty, perseverance, respect, love, and kindness.

The curriculum at Farnborough Road focuses on early years education, prioritising personal, social, and emotional development alongside academic engagement. The school has recently been accredited as an Oracy Centre of Excellence, highlighting its commitment to enhancing communication skills among pupils. Outdoor learning is also a key component of the curriculum, encouraging children to become confident and independent learners.

Farnborough Road Infant School collaborates closely with local organisations, including Farnborough Road Junior School and First Steps Family Wellbeing Centre, to support the wider community. The dedicated staff strive to provide tailored learning experiences, ensuring that every child can achieve their full potential in a nurturing environment.

Key details

LA
Sefton
Age range
2 - 7
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
466
Pupils
425
Boys
211
Girls
214
FSM %
9.00
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-03-30
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Merseyside

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 425 211 214 466 9.00
2024-09-11 434 212 222 466 10.70
2023-09-11 450 225 225 466 10.40
2022-09-11 450 225 225 480 10.40
2021-09-11 456 224 232 480 8.30
2020-09-11 464 229 235 480 8.10

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