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OpenPrimaryURN 146313

Shoreside Primary School

Academy sponsor led · Southport · PR8 2QZ

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 2–11

Pupils

228

Local authority

Sefton

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

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

Mixed academy sponsor led (primary), Ages 2–11, in Southport, Sefton, 228 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 15.6%.

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

Overview

School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Age range
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
146313

Location

Address
Westminster Drive, Ainsdale
Postcode
PR8 2QZ
Town
Southport
Local authority
Sefton
District
Sefton
Constituency
Sefton Central
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
228
Boys / girls
114 / 114
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
228 / 210 (109%)
Free school meals
15.6%
FSM pupils
33
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: RAINBOW EDUCATION MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
RAINBOW EDUCATION MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Rainbow Education Multi-Academy Trust

Contact

Headteacher
Matthew Power
Telephone
01704576040
Website
shoresideprimary.co.uk

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