Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School
101%
Capacity
208
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School
Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Sefton community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 208 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 205 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Siobhan Bayliff, it falls under Sefton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 35% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12979th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 54th out of 59 in Sefton.
Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 23 applications for 16 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Netball, Tennis, as well as clubs including Coding, Eco Club, Art Club, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 44.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sefton, Bishop David Sheppard 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Devonshire Road, Southport, Sefton, PR9 7BZ |
| Headteacher | Siobhan Bayliff |
| Local Authority | Sefton |
| Number of Pupils | 208 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 44.1% |
| School Capacity | 208 / 205 (101% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (35%)
12979th of 13,686
Nationally
1940th of 2,065
In North West
54th of 59
In Sefton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
35%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
43%
'23/24
35%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
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
2025/26Oversubscribed16
23
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (70% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Devonshire Road, Southport
Sefton, PR9 7BZ
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