St Philip's Church of England Primary School
100%
Capacity
209
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Philip's Church of England Primary School
St Philip'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 209 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Philip's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sandie Edward, it falls under Sefton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2967th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 59 in Sefton.
St Philip's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 57 applications for 28 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Philip's Church of England Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Rounders, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Choir, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.5%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sefton, St Philip'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 | Hampton Road, Southport, Sefton, PR8 6SS |
| Headteacher | Sandie Edward |
| Local Authority | Sefton |
| Number of Pupils | 209 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.5% |
| School Capacity | 209 / 210 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 17 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (74%)
2967th of 13,686
Nationally
422nd of 2,065
In North West
13th of 59
In Sefton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
74%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
74%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
57
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hampton Road, Southport
Sefton, PR8 6SS
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