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Shoreside Primary School

Sefton, PR8 2QZPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2023
KS2 Results
81%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
37 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#1297 of 13,686 nationally

About Shoreside Primary School

Shoreside Primary School in Sefton is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 2 to 11, and it is currently running slightly over its official capacity of 210 with 219 children on roll. That small oversubscription reflects genuine local demand: for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school offered 30 places from 69 total applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.3. Of those applicants, 37 put Shoreside as their first preference, and all 30 first-preference families received an offer. The school’s pupil premium indicator sits at 19.1% free school meals, which is a touch above the national primary average but not dramatically so, suggesting a broadly mixed catchment. The headteacher is Matthew Power, and the school has no religious character. It also offers nursery provision, so families with younger siblings may find continuity appealing.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWestminster Drive, Ainsdale, Southport, Sefton, PR8 2QZ
HeadteacherMatthew Power
Local AuthoritySefton
Number of Pupils219
Free School Meals (FSM)19.1%
School Capacity219 / 210 (104% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Apr 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
GymnasiumArt StudiosDining HallSensory RoomPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballGymnasticsCricketNetball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubScience ClubFilm ClubArt ClubGardeningCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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