SchoolScoresFarnborough Road Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Farnborough Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 3DF
01704 577625 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 23 April 2014.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 8 February 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
152 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Southport comparisons use the 7 of its 21 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 14 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Southport | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southport. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 95% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southport. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 2nd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southport. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 54 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southport. Higher than 52% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 51% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 114 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southport. Higher than 58% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southport. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Southport figures pool parents at the Southport schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
118 pupils in this year group.
68% — 10 points above the Sefton average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sefton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 68% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 79% | 69% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 84% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Sefton. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Sefton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 17th highest of 21 state primary schools in Southport. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.1% | 26.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 13th highest of 21 state primary schools in Southport. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.3% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 15th highest of 21 state primary schools in Southport. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.7% | 16.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 20th highest of 21 state primary schools in Southport. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 8.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 21 state primary schools in Southport. Lower than 82% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 21 state primary schools in Southport. Lower than 78% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.3% | 13.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 11th lowest of 21 state primary schools in Southport. Lower than 64% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4 | 1.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 12th lowest of 21 state primary schools in Southport. Lower than 61% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 6th highest of 21 state primary schools in Southport. Higher than 77% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.0 | 20.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 21 state primary schools in Southport. Higher than 88% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.5 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 14th highest of 21 state primary schools in Southport. Higher than 31% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 7.8% | 11.3%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Farnborough Road Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Birkdale Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 30% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ainsdale St John's CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 3 expected, 1 needs attention · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Linaker Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion)
- Kew Woods Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Philip's CofE Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shoreside Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Southport 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Farnborough Road Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Farnborough Road Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 23 April 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 8 February 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Farnborough Road Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Farnborough Road Junior School?
93% of the 152 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Farnborough Road Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 104862.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.