Churchtown Primary School

A good academy converter school in Sefton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Churchtown Primary School.

Southport, PR97NN Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
52.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 62.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
47.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 6.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
13 June 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
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
St Cuthbert's Road
Churchtown
Southport, PR97NN

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146688
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
St Cuthbert's Road, Churchtown, Southport, PR9 7NN
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ENDEAVOUR LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
840 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
696
Free School Meals
14.0% (97 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.4% (17 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
11.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
62.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
6.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
11.5 (6.0 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 106.0
2023 103.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
70
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
696 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respectful and resilient Independent Engaged in their learning Fun and happiness Appreciation of friends, family and school community

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher welcomes families and describes the school as a vibrant, inclusive, and community‑oriented environment. She highlights a creative and forward-thinking curriculum built on a strong foundation in reading, writing and maths, and emphasizes trips, after‑school clubs, and a wide range of opportunities to support children's development and potential. The message underlines pride in the school and invites visits.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club Butterflies After School Club After School Club Care Churchtown Chipmunks

Curriculum Highlights

Mathematics English Writing Reading and Phonics Science History Music Computing Sport Spanish Forest School Children's University Churchtown Champions e-Safety PSHE RE

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Butterflies After School Club; After School Club Care

Admissions Criteria

Reception admissions: maximum 120 places; children normally admitted to reception in September following their 4th birthday as Foundation Stage pupils. Offers are allocated by the Local Authority and issued by post and online. Successful applicants are invited to an induction meeting to view the school and learn about routines. Pre-school taster sessions in June and July are offered. In-Year Admissions and transfers can be made via Sefton Council with guidance available on Sefton’s site; admissions outside normal age group can be requested with reference to Sefton’s guidance. Year 6 transition to secondary requires a formal application through Sefton Council; online applications start when the child moves into Year 6 and are due by 31 October; offers are made in March. Appeals are heard by an independent panel. Open Days take place in Autumn term. Further information and documents are available on Sefton Council’s admissions pages; enquiries can be directed to the school office or [email protected].

Financial Information

Nursery provides places for 3- and 4-year-olds with 15 hours Universal Offer or 30 hours Extended Offer. The 15-hour Universal Offer can be taken as options such as 5 mornings, 5 afternoons, 2.5 days at the start or end of the week. The 30-hour Extended Offer must be taken as one of the 15-hour options and can be supplemented with up to 4.5 days per week between 8:30am and 3:30pm. Additional hours are charged (£15 for 8:30–11:30, £5 for 11:30–12:30, £15 for 12:30–3:30). If using 2.5 days, a 11:30–12:30 lunch break is provided or can be paid for. School dinners cost £2.15 per day; packed lunches are also available. There are conditions around applications, deposits for additional hours, and payment terms (half-termly in advance; late payments may forfeit additional sessions). Attendance does not guarantee admission to primary education and parents must apply for a school place in the usual way. The level of nursery fees is set by the Local Academy Council and is reviewed annually.

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