SchoolScoresHoly Trinity CofE Primary School, Southport
Academy · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
Manchester Road, Southport, PR9 9AZ
01704 538366 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 2 June 2026 , published 7 July 2026.
In short: 7 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
28 pupils in this year group.
61% — 3 points above the Sefton average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sefton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 61% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 79% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 86% | 69% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 82% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 29 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 29 |
| Of those, offered a place | 29 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 40 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Sefton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 12th highest of 21 state primary schools in Southport. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.8% | 26.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 21 state primary schools in Southport. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 11th highest of 21 state primary schools in Southport. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.1% | 16.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 21 state primary schools in Southport. Higher than 96% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 69.4% | 8.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 21 state primary schools in Southport. Lower than 67% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 11th lowest of 21 state primary schools in Southport. Lower than 53% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.2% | 13.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 17th lowest of 21 state primary schools in Southport. Lower than 37% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9 | 1.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 18th lowest of 21 state primary schools in Southport. Lower than 28% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 21 state primary schools in Southport. Higher than 100% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 34.5 | 20.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 8th highest of 21 state primary schools in Southport. Higher than 68% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.8 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 21 state primary schools in Southport. Higher than 73% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 20.0% | 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
- St Philip's CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Norwood Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Linaker Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion)
- Birkdale Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 30% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bishop David Sheppard CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kew Woods Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Churchtown Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Larkfield Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Southport's Ofsted rating?
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Southport was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 2 June 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 7 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Southport do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Is Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Southport oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 29 families put Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Southport as their first choice for 29 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 29 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 145454.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.