Farnborough Road Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Farnborough Road Birkdale Southport Merseyside PR8 3DF |
| Reference Number | 104863 |
Farnborough Road Infant School continues to perform well, retaining its status as a good school since its last inspection in 2017. The school cultivates a positive and supportive atmosphere, where pupils feel safe, valued, and socially connected. Academic achievement is a priority, with high expectations set for all students, including those with special educational needs. The curriculum is well-structured and designed to meet the varied needs of the students, promoting a love for learning, particularly in reading. However, there are inconsistencies in the early reading program that need addressing, as some pupils are not achieving their full potential in reading skills.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 425 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.65%
Girls: 50.35% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53 | 59 | 112 |
| 2 | 51 | 56 | 107 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 75.3% |
| Unclassified | 17.6% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| White, Other | 1.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| African | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 29 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Mar 2023 | School inspection |
| 12 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 May 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jul 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 19 May 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well across the curriculum.
- Strong emphasis on personal development and well-being.
- Clear expectations for behavior and conduct are upheld.
- A positive and supportive school environment fosters relationships.
- Effective leadership supports staff in delivering a high-quality curriculum.
Areas for Improvement
- Some staff in early years use questions ineffectively, limiting language development.
- Inconsistencies in the early reading curriculum hinder some pupils' reading progress.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 47 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 30 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 9 | 2 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Farnborough Road Junior School
Farnborough Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 3DF |
0 miles |
|
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Grantham Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 4LT |
0.34 miles |
|
Birkdale Primary School
Matlock Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 4EL |
1.12 miles |
|
Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School
Sandbrook Road, Ainsdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 3JE |
1.37 miles |
|
Linaker Primary School
Sefton Street, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 5DB |
1.56 miles |
|
Kew Woods Primary School
Ovington Drive, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 6JW |
1.8 miles |
|
Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre
Meadow Lane, Ainsdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 3RS |
1.93 miles |
|
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Hampton Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 6SS |
1.99 miles |
|
Shoreside Primary School
Westminster Drive, Ainsdale, Southport, PR8 2QZ |
2.02 miles |
|
Educ8 Southport
197a Sussex Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 6DG |
2.39 miles |
|
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport
Manchester Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 9AZ |
2.43 miles |
|
Norwood Primary School
Norwood Crescent, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 7DU |
2.62 miles |
|
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Norwood Crescent, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 7DU |
2.66 miles |
|
Scarisbrick St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Southport Road, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 9RE |
2.98 miles |
|
Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School
Devonshire Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 7BZ |
3.12 miles |
|
Halsall St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School
New Street, Halsall, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 8RR |
3.28 miles |
|
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Radnor Drive, Churchtown, Southport, Lancashire, PR9 9RR |
3.75 miles |
|
Churchtown Primary School
St Cuthbert's Road, Churchtown, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 7NN |
3.8 miles |
|
Trinity St Peter's CofE Primary School
Paradise Lane, Formby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 7EJ |
3.8 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Scarisbrick
Hall Road, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 9QE |
3.86 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Birkdale High School
Windy Harbour Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 3DT |
0.52 miles |
|
Greenbank High School
Hastings Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 2LT |
0.74 miles |
|
Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
Stamford Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 4EX |
0.86 miles |
|
Merefield School
Westminster Drive, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 2QZ |
1.92 miles |
|
Meols Cop High School
Meols Cop Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 6JS |
2.24 miles |
|
Southport Education Group
Mornington Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 0TT |
2.32 miles |
|
Scarisbrick Hall School
|
3.87 miles |
|
Stanley High School
Fleetwood Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 9TF |
4.02 miles |
|
Presfield High School and Specialist College
Preston New Road, Churchtown, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 8PA |
4.07 miles |
|
Peterhouse School
Preston New Road, Churchtown, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 8PA |
4.11 miles |
|
Formby High School
Freshfield Road, Formby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 3HW |
4.42 miles |