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Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School

Academy converter · Southport · PR8 3JE

Ages 4–11 · 190 pupils · Sefton

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Ofsted

Needs attention

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-02-10

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill90%

190 pupils · 210 places

Pupils on roll
190
Boys / girls
99 / 91
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
190 / 210 (90%)
Free school meals
15.3%
FSM pupils
29
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Liverpool
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
Academy trust
LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
Sponsor
Diocese of Liverpool
Headteacher
Mrs Lorna O'Brien

Location

Address
Sandbrook Road, Ainsdale
Postcode
PR8 3JE
Town
Southport
County
Merseyside
Local authority
Sefton
District
Sefton
Constituency
Sefton Central
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Southport, Sefton, 190 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 15.3%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Liverpool.

Open schools in Southport
32
Primary schools in Southport
21
Academies among open schools in Southport
38% (12)
Open schools in PR8
16
Primary in PR8
10
Open schools in Sefton LA
117
Primary in Sefton LA
75

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in SouthportNear PR8

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Lorna O'Brien
Telephone
01704578427
Website
http://www.ainsdalestjohns.com

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