Freshfield Primary School
125%
Capacity
283
Pupils
3.8x
Demand
About Freshfield Primary School
Freshfield Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sefton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 283 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (125% of 226 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Hayley Ward, it falls under Sefton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1763rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 59 in Sefton.
Freshfield Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 113 applications for 30 places, making it 3.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 48 were first-preference applications.
Freshfield Primary School has good reviews on SchoolParrot (3.6/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Freshfield Primary School include Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Tennis, Dance, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Science Club, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sefton, Freshfield 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Watchyard Lane, Liverpool, Sefton, L37 3JT |
| Headteacher | Hayley Ward |
| Local Authority | Sefton |
| Number of Pupils | 283 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.4% |
| School Capacity | 283 / 226 (125% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (79%)
1763rd of 13,686
Nationally
222nd of 2,065
In North West
6th of 59
In Sefton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
79%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
81%
'23/24
79%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
113
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
48 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Watchyard Lane, Liverpool
Sefton, L37 3JT
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