Is Shoreside Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 25 April 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 13th of 73 primary schools in Sefton. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Shoreside Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 79% of pupils at Shoreside Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Shoreside Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Shoreside Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Shoreside Primary School

Westminster Drive, Southport, PR8 2QZ

Local ranking13th of 73 primary schools in Sefton

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 25 April 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 79.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 14.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 83.0%
Writing (Expected): 83.0%
Maths (Expected): 83.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 79.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 107.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 29

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 219
Boys: 114 (50%)
Girls: 114 (50%)
Capacity: 210 (109% full)
SEND: 14.2%
FSM Eligible: 20.6%
EAL: 5.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.2%
SEN Support: 11.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 11.1
Budget per Pupil: £7,443/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 5.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 94.5%
Other: 1.8%
Mixed Other: 1.4%
White Other: 0.9%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.5%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.5%
Asian Other: 0.5%

94.5%

White British

1.8%

Other

1.4%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01704576040

shoresideoffice@remat.org.uk

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Westminster Drive

Southport, North West

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Administrative

URN: 146313
UKPRN: 10081425
Establishment No.: 2004
Trust: RAINBOW EDUCATION MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

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