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Farnborough Road Junior School
Farnborough Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 3DF, Sefton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.8 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
475
Capacity
480
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 68% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 41% nationally. However, only 2% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Parent satisfaction appears to be a positive aspect, contributing to a supportive learning environment for the 475 pupils aged 7-11.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.1%
Mixed Other2.3%
White Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.61601, -3.01340 · PR8 3DF
School details
Local authoritySefton
RegionNorth West
URN104862
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Farnborough Road Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Farnborough Road Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2014.
Is Farnborough Road Junior School a good school?
Farnborough Road Junior School scores 47.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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