St John's Church of England Primary School
79%
Capacity
166
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St John's Church of England Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Sefton community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 166 pupils on roll, operating at 79% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St John's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Phil Thomson, it falls under Sefton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9748th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 40th out of 59 in Sefton.
St John's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 44 applications for 20 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John's Church of England Primary School include Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Tennis, Dance, Cricket, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Eco Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.1%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sefton, St John's 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Rufford Road, Southport, Sefton, PR9 8JH |
| Headteacher | Phil Thomson |
| Local Authority | Sefton |
| Number of Pupils | 166 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.1% |
| School Capacity | 166 / 210 (79% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 May 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Apr 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (54%)
9748th of 13,686
Nationally
1413th of 2,065
In North West
40th of 59
In Sefton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
54%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
36%
'23/24
54%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
44
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St John's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Rufford Road, Southport
Sefton, PR9 8JH
Journey to School
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