Forefield Junior School
URN: 150658 • Liverpool L23 9TJ
Overview
- Name
- Forefield Junior School
- URN
- 150658
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- MERSEY VIEW LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 43.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Swift (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01519243971
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Forefield Lane, Liverpool L23 9TJ
Summary
Forefield Junior School, located in Crosby, Liverpool, is a mixed primary academy with a capacity of 360 pupils and currently serves 362 students. Established in 1937, the school is part of The Mersey View Learning Trust and is committed to providing a nurturing and high-achieving educational environment. The school promotes a strong ethos of care and support, exemplified by its 'Happy Hub' for pastoral care and a range of therapeutic classrooms.
The school day begins at 8:45 am, with a structured timetable that includes key skills sessions, guided reading, and various lessons throughout the day. Forefield Junior School offers a broad curriculum enriched by special events such as Arts Week and themed days, ensuring that learning is engaging and diverse.
Forefield Junior School values community involvement and encourages prospective parents to visit and tour the school. The dedicated staff, led by Headteacher Mr. Paul Swift, work collaboratively to foster a positive learning atmosphere, ensuring that all students receive the support they need to thrive academically and socially.
The school day begins at 8:45 am, with a structured timetable that includes key skills sessions, guided reading, and various lessons throughout the day. Forefield Junior School offers a broad curriculum enriched by special events such as Arts Week and themed days, ensuring that learning is engaging and diverse.
Forefield Junior School values community involvement and encourages prospective parents to visit and tour the school. The dedicated staff, led by Headteacher Mr. Paul Swift, work collaboratively to foster a positive learning atmosphere, ensuring that all students receive the support they need to thrive academically and socially.
Useful links
- Forefield Archives (other)
- Forefield Infants (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Sefton
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- MERSEY VIEW LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 362
- Boys
- 171
- Girls
- 191
- FSM %
- 16.30
- Open date
- 2024-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 362 | 171 | 191 | 360 | 16.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 360 |
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