Farnborough Road Infant School

A good community school school in Sefton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Farnborough Road Infant School.

Southport, PR83DF Ofsted: Good Age 2-7 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
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KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
17 May 2017
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Farnborough Road
Birkdale
Southport, PR83DF

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
104863
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Farnborough Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 3DF
Age range
2-7
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
466 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
434
Free School Meals
11.9% (52 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.5% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
72
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
434 pupils
2-7

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning, Caring and Achieving Together"

Compassion Honesty Perseverance Respect Love & Kindness

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Jennifer Sephton welcomes visitors; FRIS is described as a four-form entry infant school with nursery, emphasising Oracy and Outdoor Learning, highlighting community partnerships and inviting tours.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Year 2 Clubs Year 1 Clubs Reception Clubs Whole school

Facilities

First Steps Family Wellbeing Centre on site Purpose-built nursery room with indoor and outdoor space

Curriculum Highlights

Voice 21 Oracy Centre of Excellence Oracy-led curriculum integrated across subject areas Outdoor Learning EYFS and KS1 Curriculum including English, Mathematics, Art, Computing, Drama, Design and Technology, Geography, History, Music, PSHE, PE, RE, Science

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Wrap around care available from 7.45am till 6pm.

Admissions Criteria

Nursery places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. 90 free nursery places are available for three- and four-year-olds in the term after their third birthday. The school offers a 2-year-old provision with wraparound care via First Steps Family Wellbeing Centre; 30 hours of free nursery education are available from September 2025 for eligible working families. Admission to Farnborough Road Infants Nursery does not guarantee a place in Reception.

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