Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport, Southport
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Holy Trinity is a warm, inclusive school where children are known well by staff and feel genuinely safe. The school excels at helping all pupils learn to read and access the full curriculum, with particularly strong support for disadvantaged pupils and those new to learning English. Staff build positive relationships with families and work closely with parents to overcome any barriers to learning.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading from early years with effective phonics teaching
- Excellent attendance rates in line with or above national averages
- Calm, orderly school with rare bullying and strong pupil behaviour
- Well-designed ambitious curriculum that builds knowledge over time
- Effective inclusion support for disadvantaged pupils and those learning English
Areas for Improvement
- Some older pupils have gaps in handwriting fluency and accuracy
- Teachers do not always identify handwriting gaps quickly enough
- Some teachers do not make meaningful adaptations to learning for all pupils
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
dodgeball, crochet, band and instruments, school council, play leader roles
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School is a welcoming school where pupils arrive with smiles and feel safe. The school maintains good attendance, calm behaviour, and provides an ambitious curriculum with a strong focus on reading.
At a Glance
22.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 60% to 79%. Maths has improved from 77% to 82%. Writing has improved from 77% to 86%.
Class Sizes
29.4
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Commute Calculator
Find out if this school is reachable from your home - before you apply
What are my chances?
Enter your postcode to estimate your probability of getting a place.
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
207 pupils
210 capacity
3 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Southport
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Southport
Admissions Demand - Sefton
Places available
3,095
Applications
2,536
Got 1st preference
92.8%
Got preferred school
98.5%
Primary admissions across Sefton (2025/26)
Inspection History(4)
House Prices
Moving into the catchment? See what homes near this school actually cost
SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.45477%
Overall absence
11.22995%
Persistent absence
187
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Reviews
No reviews yet - be the first to leave one.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport
Nearby Schools
Do you work at this school?
Claim your profile free to get a verified badge, update your contact details, and see how many parents are viewing your page.