Farnborough Road Junior School
Southport, PR8 3DF · Sefton · primary school
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26th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.2/10 against 3,927 of them, against 4.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Farnborough Road Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join ICT and Reading clubs, play football, netball, rugby, athletics, gymnastics, cheerleading, cross country, and cricket, and participate in singing, band, recorders, the Wally Cain dance festival, and Young Voices concerts. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 468 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Farnborough Road Junior School
Overview
Farnborough Road Junior School continues to be a good school, providing a welcoming environment where pupils are proud to belong. The report highlights a well-designed curriculum and high expectations for academic success, resulting in pupils who achieve well and demonstrate consistently high standards of behaviour.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious and well designed," ensuring pupils "build their knowledge securely over time" with teachers quickly addressing gaps.
- Pupils are "suitably equipped with the secure reading knowledge" needed for fluency, benefiting from a "rich diet of contemporary and well-loved literature."
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective, allowing them to "access the same curriculum as their peers" and achieve well.
- Pupils display "positive attitudes to school" with rare disruption, while staff provide skilled support for those managing emotions.
- The school offers a "wide range of opportunities," including singing performances and residential trips, which help pupils "build confidence and resilience."
Areas to improve
- Some pupils hold "misconceptions about some of the religious beliefs and traditions" they have learned, as these have not been "spotted or corrected well enough by their teachers."
- The school must ensure curriculum delivery enables pupils to gain an "accurate understanding of different faiths and their associated beliefs and traditions."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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