Freshfield Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Sefton |
| Address | Watchyard Lane, L37 3JT |
| School Website | www.freshfieldprimaryschool.com |
| Telephone | 1704876567 |
| URN | 104883 |
School Census
| Total | 276 |
| Girls/Boys | 132/144 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.8%/52.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 29 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 21/05/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 21/05/2024 | Outstanding |
| 06/06/2013 | Outstanding |
| 05/10/2009 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 21/05/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 06/06/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 05/10/2009 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 81 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9 |
| Reading | 108.0 |
| Maths | 108.0 |
| Reading Progress | 1.5 |
| Writing Progress | 1.2 |
| Maths Progress | 2.0 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 89% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% |
| Reading | 109.0 |
| Maths | 110.0 |
| Reading Progress | 2.1 |
| Writing Progress | 1.1 |
| Maths Progress | 2.0 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | 2.3 |
| Writing Progress | 1.3 |
| Maths Progress | -0.8 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 2.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 131 |
| As First Preference | 57 |
| As second preference | 50 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 27 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 26 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.93% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 131 |
| As First Preference | 56 |
| As second preference | 44 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.63% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 121 |
| As First Preference | 49 |
| As second preference | 45 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.33% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 101 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 37 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.56% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 114 |
| As First Preference | 42 |
| As second preference | 35 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.60% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 129 |
| As First Preference | 48 |
| As second preference | 41 |
| As third preference | 40 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.43% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 129 |
| As First Preference | 43 |
| As second preference | 43 |
| As third preference | 43 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.33% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 108 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 36 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.32% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 117 |
| As First Preference | 37 |
| As second preference | 40 |
| As third preference | 40 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.31% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 123 |
| As First Preference | 38 |
| As second preference | 45 |
| As third preference | 40 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.29% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 115 |
| As First Preference | 36 |
| As second preference | 49 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 88% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 77% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 29% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 28% |
| no | 72% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 87% |
| agree | 3% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 84% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 94% |
| no | 6% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School
(0.28 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Address: Bull Cop, , L37 8BZ
Trinity St Peter's CofE Primary School
(0.46 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Redgate Community Primary School
(0.60 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Address: Redgate, , L37 4EW