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Forefield Junior School

Sefton, L23 9TJPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2021
KS2 Results
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Competition
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Ranking
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About Forefield Junior School

Forefield Junior School in Sefton is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11, and it is operating at full capacity with 362 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. That slight oversubscription suggests strong local demand for places. The school’s intake reflects a broadly typical mix for the area: 16.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is close to the national primary average and indicates a reasonably balanced socioeconomic profile. The school is non-denominational, with no religious character, and is led by headteacher Paul Swift. Its location in the North West borough of Sefton places it within a local authority that contains 74 primary schools, of which only six hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The nearest Outstanding-rated alternative is Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School, 2.6 km away, so for many families Forefield will be the most convenient Good-rated option.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressForefield Lane, Liverpool, Sefton, L23 9TJ
HeadteacherPaul Swift
Local AuthoritySefton
Number of Pupils362
Free School Meals (FSM)16.3%
School Capacity362 / 360 (101% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Jul 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (8 Jul 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 May 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryGymnasiumForest SchoolDining HallPlaying FieldsSports HallSensory RoomICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

TennisNetballSwimmingDance

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubFilm ClubEco ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

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Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:30

Source: forefieldjuniors.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Forefield Junior School

Forefield Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.