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Shoreside Primary School
Westminster Drive, Ainsdale, Southport, PR8 2QZ, Sefton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.9 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
219
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 79% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 15% nationally. The school also boasts a high LocaleIQ score, indicating it outperforms 92% of schools in the area, reflecting a positive environment for learning. However, the percentage of students achieving the higher standard in KS2 is relatively low at 14%, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 25 April 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 79% | Top 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.5%
Other1.8%
Mixed Other1.4%
White Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Location
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53.59819, -3.05236 · PR8 2QZ
School details
Local authoritySefton
RegionNorth West
URN146313
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websiteshoresideprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Shoreside Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Shoreside Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 April 2023.
Is Shoreside Primary School a good school?
Shoreside Primary School scores 91.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% 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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