Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre
Southport, PR8 3RS · Sefton · primary school
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7th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.3/10 against 1,802 of them, against 8.2/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 181 pupils against a stated capacity of 228. 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in the Early Years Centre? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre
Overview
Pupils thrive in this "caring and welcoming school," benefiting from positive relationships with staff that help them feel "happy and safe." The school delivers an "ambitious" curriculum with "Outstanding" behaviour and personal development, ensuring pupils, including those with special educational needs, achieve well and are exceptionally prepared for future life.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "extremely positive" behaviour, being "polite and respectful" and taking pride in rewards for exemplary conduct.
- The early years provision is "Outstanding," with staff who know children "remarkably well" and prepare them "exceptionally well" for key stage 1.
- Staff implement phonics "skilfully," ensuring most pupils become "avid, confident and fluent readers" with enthusiasm for diverse texts.
- Personal development is enriched by a "wealth of carefully considered experiences," including clubs and workshops that foster empathy and healthy habits.
- Governors and staff are supported effectively, with staff appreciating that their workload is "manageable" and feeling "proud to work at the school."
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, staff do not use assessment information effectively, leaving the school "unclear about what pupils remember over time."
- The school must support staff to "identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge" so that new learning builds securely on prior understanding.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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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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