Linaker Primary School

Southport, PR8 5DB · Sefton · primary school

Ofsted: Requires improvement · 2023 Mixed Primary
OfstedRequires improvement
Pupils391
FSM34.9%

Catchment / designated area

Catchment-area mechanism exists in policy framework, but explicitly applies to only 'a small number' of the 33 LA-run schools — most Sefton schools have no catchment at all.

Source: Sefton admissions policy

Ofsted judgement breakdown (2023-10-03)

Overall effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of education
Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal development
Good
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Requires improvement
Safeguarding is effective?
Yes
Early years provision (where applicable)
Requires improvement

Similar schools nearby

Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.

Data sourced from GIAS, Ofsted and official Sefton admissions publications. Figures can change year to year — always confirm with the school before applying.

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