St John's Church of England Primary School
URN: 104894 • Southport PR9 8JH
Overview
- Name
- St John's Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 104894
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Phil Thomson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01704227441
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Rufford Road, Southport PR9 8JH
Summary
St John's Church of England Primary School, located in Southport, Sefton, is a voluntary controlled primary school with a capacity of 210 pupils, currently enrolling 166 students. The school emphasizes a strong family ethos and Christian values, encapsulated in its motto, "The JOY of the Lord is Your Strength." This ethos is reflected in the school's commitment to fostering positive relationships and personal growth among students.
The curriculum at St John's is designed to provide a rich and varied educational experience, encouraging children to explore their interests and develop a love for learning. The school places a significant focus on values education, with six core values highlighted each half term to guide students in their moral and spiritual development. The history curriculum aims to deepen students' understanding of the world and its changes, fostering historical awareness through engaging units of work.
St John's is dedicated to creating a supportive community where every child feels valued and inspired to achieve their potential. The school invites prospective parents to visit and experience its welcoming atmosphere firsthand. For more information, visit the school's website at [stjohnsprimary.co.uk](http://www.stjohnsprimary.co.uk/).
The curriculum at St John's is designed to provide a rich and varied educational experience, encouraging children to explore their interests and develop a love for learning. The school places a significant focus on values education, with six core values highlighted each half term to guide students in their moral and spiritual development. The history curriculum aims to deepen students' understanding of the world and its changes, fostering historical awareness through engaging units of work.
St John's is dedicated to creating a supportive community where every child feels valued and inspired to achieve their potential. The school invites prospective parents to visit and experience its welcoming atmosphere firsthand. For more information, visit the school's website at [stjohnsprimary.co.uk](http://www.stjohnsprimary.co.uk/).
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Nearby alternatives
- Churchtown Primary School (71.6)
- Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School (70.9)
- Churchtown Primary School (68.6)
- Norwood Primary School (66.2)
- Kew Woods Primary School (65.9)
Key details
- LA
- Sefton
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 166
- Boys
- 84
- Girls
- 82
- FSM %
- 30.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 166 | 84 | 82 | 210 | 30.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 175 | 94 | 81 | 210 | 25.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 193 | 101 | 92 | 210 | 28.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 193 | 101 | 92 | 210 | 28.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 195 | 106 | 89 | 210 | 24.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 183 | 93 | 90 | 210 | 20.20 |
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