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Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School
Sandbrook Road, Ainsdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 3JE, Sefton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
83.7 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
197
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong overall performance, being in the top 86% nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. Although 47% of pupils meet the expected standards, there are no students achieving at a higher standard, which may be a consideration for parents seeking high academic achievement. The school's LocaleIQ score of 83.7 indicates it performs better than 84% of other schools, reflecting a positive environment for learning.
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Last inspected: 5 June 2013Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 47% | Bottom 14% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Black African1.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
White Other0.5%
Location
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53.59961, -3.03214 · PR8 3JE
School details
Local authoritySefton
RegionNorth West
URN150557
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ainsdalestjohns.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 June 2013.
Is Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School a good school?
Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School scores 83.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% 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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