Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School
URN: 104903 • Southport PR8 3JE
Overview
- Name
- Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 104903
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lorna O'Brien (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Sandbrook Road, Southport PR8 3JE
Summary
Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Ainsdale, Southport, with a current enrolment of 203 pupils. The school prioritises building strong relationships among staff, students, and the wider community, fostering a family-like atmosphere that extends to parents and governors. The school's ethos is rooted in Christian values, focusing on courage, community, and compassion, which guide their daily operations and interactions.
The curriculum at Ainsdale St John's is designed to be broad and balanced, aiming to support each child's personal development and aspirations. The school promotes a love of learning and encourages students to become confident, active members of their community. They offer various extracurricular activities, allowing students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills, particularly through initiatives led by Year 6 pupils.
Situated near the Sefton coastline, the school benefits from its community environment, which enhances learning experiences. Ainsdale St John's welcomes children of all faiths and backgrounds, ensuring that every child feels valued and included in their educational journey.
The curriculum at Ainsdale St John's is designed to be broad and balanced, aiming to support each child's personal development and aspirations. The school promotes a love of learning and encourages students to become confident, active members of their community. They offer various extracurricular activities, allowing students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills, particularly through initiatives led by Year 6 pupils.
Situated near the Sefton coastline, the school benefits from its community environment, which enhances learning experiences. Ainsdale St John's welcomes children of all faiths and backgrounds, ensuring that every child feels valued and included in their educational journey.
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Nearby alternatives
- Churchtown Primary School (71.6)
- Churchtown Primary School (68.6)
- Norwood Primary School (66.2)
- Kew Woods Primary School (65.9)
- Farnborough Road Junior School (65.6)
Key details
- LA
- Sefton
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 203
- Boys
- 98
- Girls
- 105
- FSM %
- 16.30
- Open date
- Close date
- 2024-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2013-06-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 203 | 98 | 105 | 210 | 16.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 203 | 98 | 105 | 210 | 16.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 216 | 99 | 117 | 210 | 14.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 216 | 99 | 117 | 210 | 14.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 212 | 97 | 115 | 215 | 15.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 209 | 101 | 108 | 214 | 13.90 |
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