St Philip's Church of England Primary School, Southport
St Philip's Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Southport. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 19 schools in Southport with published results, and 2,629th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 75 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Sefton (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 1 Nov 2026
St Philip's Church of England Primary School in detail
St Philip's Church of England Primary School in its own words
The school runs after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at St Philip's Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in Sefton and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (85% in reading, 89% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Philip's Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 30 families put St Philip's Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 72 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Philip's Church of England Primary School are Linaker Primary School (0.5 miles); Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport (0.6 miles, Good, 79% reading, 82% maths); Norwood Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 71% reading, 74% maths); and Holy Family Catholic Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 63% reading, 57% maths).
St Philip's Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Linaker Primary SchoolHoly Trinity Church of England Primary School, SouthportNorwood Primary SchoolHoly Family Catholic Primary School
Who goes there
In 2026, 39 pupils (18.8%) received SEN support and 5 (2.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
St Philip's Church of England Primary School had 14 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Southport Rail Station, about 820 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ash Street (adjacent), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 385 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, public order offences and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Sefton (165), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Philip's Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Philip's Church of England Primary School are Meols Cop High School (0.8 miles) and Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre (1.1 miles).
Meols Cop High SchoolChrist The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from June 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Philip's creates a caring, creative environment where children thrive both academically and personally. The school prioritises reading and has an ambitious curriculum that supports all learners, including those with additional needs. Staff and leadership are deeply committed to the wellbeing of pupils and staff alike.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading across the curriculum with phonics taught from Reception and recent investment in matching books
- Ambitious, well-designed curriculum that builds logically from early years through Year 6
- Effective support for pupils with SEND who learn the full curriculum with their peers
- High expectations for behaviour creating a calm, orderly environment
- Plentiful extra-curricular activities that ignite curiosity and develop talents
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers in some subjects do not check well enough what pupils have learned and remembered over time, missing opportunities to address misconceptions and consolidate learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with all staff aware of their responsibilities, regular training in place, clear reporting procedures established, and pupils learning how to keep themselves safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Football clubs, choir practice, sweaty church, Reception buddy scheme, Year 5 peer mediators, church and local care home links
St Philip's Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils are encouraged to sparkle and feel safe. The school has an ambitious curriculum, strong reading provision, and high expectations for pupil behaviour and achievement.
At a Glance
19.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 87% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 87% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 87% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.2
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
28.7
KS2
5
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Back to School Sunday in Church.
14 Sep 2026
After school and lunch time clubs
7 Sep 2026
Welcome back.
4 Sep 2026
League Cup Winners
15 May 2026
League Cup Winners
15 May 2026
Young Carers Celebration Day
11 Mar 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Philip's Church of England Primary School.
- Fun 4 Kidz - St Philip'sAt the school · Not yet graded
- Kids Club Southport870m away · Not yet graded
Nurseries
The nearest nurseries and pre-schools to St Philip's Church of England Primary School, with their latest published grades:
- Lucy Lockets Day Nursery - Day nursery, 0.3 milesOfsted, 26 February 2024: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
- Partou Curiosity Corner Day Nursery & Pre-School - Day nursery, 0.3 milesOfsted, 4 November 2024: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
- Hazeldene Day Nursery - Day nursery, 0.4 milesOfsted, 31 August 2022: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
- The Frantastic Pre-School - Pre-school, 0.5 milesOfsted report card, 26 January 2026: Strong standard in 3 areas, Expected standard in 2 areas, Needs attention in 1 area; safeguarding standards met
- Kids Count Pre-School - Day nursery, 0.5 milesOfsted, 22 April 2022: Outstanding overall; safeguarding is effective
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Philip's Church of England Primary School is in Sefton; for families living there:
- Sefton's school travel policy: Home to School Transport Policy ext
- How to apply: Apply for Travel Support
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 27
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 27 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 21 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Sefton is 16 (the median across 116 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight are DfT estimates (severity adjustment). Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Will you get a place at St Philip's Church of England Primary School?
For 2026 entry it had 30 first choices for 30 places. The report sets your home postcode against these figures.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
207 pupils
210 places
3 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Across Sefton council
Places available
3,080
Applications
2,586
Got 1st preference
91.4%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Sefton council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Future places in the local planning area
DfE estimates the Southport Primary planning area (Sefton) will have 1,175 spare primary places in 2027/28.
Source: Department for Education, School capacity: Academic year 2024/25 (published 19 March 2026), estimates of future school place demand by planning area. Council pupil forecasts against reported places, counting places councils and DfE plan to add or remove; rounded to whole places. Explore Education Statistics
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
39
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
21.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
207
Total Pupils
91
Boys
116
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
14.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,036
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,352
Per pupil
£1237k
Total funding
£65k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.1%
Overall absence
7.6%
Persistent absence
185
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Philip's Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Philip's Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Philip's Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 87% reached the expected standard in reading and 87% did so in maths.
What is St Philip's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Philip's Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2023, was ungraded. At its last graded inspection, in June 2013, it was rated Good.
Is it hard to get a place at St Philip's Church of England Primary School?
St Philip's Church of England Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at St Philip's Church of England Primary School?
Classes at St Philip's Church of England Primary School average 29.2 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Philip's Church of England Primary School?
St Philip's Church of England Primary School has around 207 pupils on roll. 20% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Philip's Church of England Primary School?
4.1% of sessions were missed at St Philip's Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 7.6% of pupils were persistently absent.
Does St Philip's Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Fun 4 Kidz - St Philip's (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre.
How many road collisions happen near St Philip's Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 27 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 21 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Sefton is 16 (the median across 116 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Philip's Church of England Primary School?
St Philip's Church of England Primary School is at Hampton Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 6SS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)