Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School
Southport, PR8 3JE · Sefton · primary school
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66th of 69 primary schools in Sefton we can score, 74 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,166 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.6/10 among them, against 1.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.43 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in February 2026 assessed the school under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.6 out of 10 among them, against 1.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 190 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the curriculum support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What does the daily timetable look like for a Year 6 pupil?
What Ofsted said about Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils "flourish" and feel "valued as individuals," benefiting from "meticulously well thought out" leadership. While historical outcomes were below average, current pupils "progress well from their starting points," particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Attendance is high, with leaders taking "swift action to support families" to remove barriers.
- Pupils display "highly respectful attitudes," with bullying being "rare" and a strong sense of belonging.
- Staff know pupils "very well as individuals," enabling quick identification and support for SEND and disadvantaged pupils.
- Leaders have "relentless" determination to improve provision, resulting in "excellent progress" for vulnerable groups.
- The curriculum is "broad and balanced," with effective teaching that helps pupils build on prior knowledge.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils develop the knowledge of mathematics and reading needed to be "well prepared for their next steps in education."
- Leaders should support staff to "embed the recent changes to the curriculum," ensuring it is "well designed and taught to a consistently high standard" in all subjects.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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