Which is the best primary school in Southport?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre ranks first of 19 ranked primary schools in Southport, with 81% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Southport ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Southport?

19 primary schools in Southport published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Southport, ranked

The 19 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre
Community school

11%

higher standard

81%

expected standard
2
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided school

10%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
3
Shoreside Primary School
Academy sponsor led

14%

higher standard

79%

expected standard
4
Kew Woods Primary School
Academy converter

3%

higher standard

79%

expected standard
5
Farnborough Road Junior School
Community school

2%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
6
St John's Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

8%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
7
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

6%

higher standard

61%

expected standard
8
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

61%

expected standard
9
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

58%

expected standard
10
Larkfield Primary School
Community school

15%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
11
Marshside Primary School
Community school

11%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
12
Churchtown Primary School
Academy converter

6%

higher standard

55%

expected standard
13
Banks St Stephen's CofE School
Voluntary controlled school

3%

higher standard

55%

expected standard
14
Norwood Primary School
Community school

3%

higher standard

55%

expected standard
15
Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

47%

expected standard
16
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

3%

higher standard

43%

expected standard
17
Banks Methodist School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

43%

expected standard
18
Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

42%

expected standard
19
Birkdale Primary School
Community school

3%

higher standard

30%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Southport?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre ranks first of 19 ranked primary schools in Southport, with 81% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Southport ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Southport?: 19 primary schools in Southport published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.