Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School
94%
Capacity
197
Pupils
3.2x
Demand
About Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School
Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Sefton community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 197 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 210 places).
the school is led by headteacher Lorna O'Brien, it falls under Sefton local authority.
Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 76 applications for 24 places, making it 3.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School include Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Forest School, Library, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Netball, Tennis, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Eco Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sefton, Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Sandbrook Road, Southport, Sefton, PR8 3JE |
| Headteacher | Lorna O'Brien |
| Local Authority | Sefton |
| Number of Pupils | 197 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.8% |
| School Capacity | 197 / 210 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Jun 2013Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Source: Ofsted, 21 Jun 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
76
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (28% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Sandbrook Road, Southport
Sefton, PR8 3JE
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