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Freshfield Primary School

Sefton, L37 3JTPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
May 2024
KS2 Results
79%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.6×
Oversubscribed
48 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1763 of 13,686 nationally

About Freshfield Primary School

Freshfield Primary School is a state-funded, mixed-gender primary for ages 3 to 11 in Sefton, and it is a school in high demand. With 283 pupils on roll against a capacity of 226, the school is operating well above its official limit, a clear sign of its popularity among local families. The oversubscription picture is striking: for 30 places in the 2025/26 intake, the school received 113 total applications, including 48 first-preference requests, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.77. Only 30 first-preference offers were made, meaning many families who put Freshfield as their top choice were turned away. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 9.4%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools, suggesting the intake skews towards more affluent households. Headteacher Hayley Ward leads a school that has clearly established itself as a first-choice destination in the area, and the numbers back that up.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWatchyard Lane, Liverpool, Sefton, L37 3JT
HeadteacherHayley Ward
Local AuthoritySefton
Number of Pupils283
Free School Meals (FSM)9.4%
School Capacity283 / 226 (125% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 24 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallSensory RoomGymnasiumICT SuiteArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

SwimmingTennisDanceNetballAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirScience ClubArt ClubFilm ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageSEN UnitOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: freshfieldprimaryschool.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Freshfield Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.