Farnborough Road Junior School
Farnborough Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 3DFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Farnborough Road Junior School is a primary school in Southport for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 113 schools in Sefton. It ranks 6th of 19 primary schools in Southport. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 April 2014, report published 16 May 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 February 2024
Pupils are proud to belong to this welcoming school. Pupils described their school as a happy and friendly place. They were keen to share their learning with the inspector. Pupils are polite and considerate. They demonstrate consistently high standards of behaviour during lessons and at social times. Pupils carry out numerous roles of responsibility around the school with diligence. These contribute well to the sense of calm and purpose evident in the school. The school has high expectations for pupils' academic success. Pupils typically achieve well across the curriculum. Pupils, and their parents and carers, spoke highly of additional support that the school provides when this is needed. This is especially true for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils also explained that talking to staff, especially when they access the 'Rainbow Room', helps them to feel better if they are overwhelmed or anxious. Pupils are keen to make the most of the wide range of opportunities on offer, such as volunteering to help other pupils at lunchtime or exploring their class topic with further study at home. Through these and other activities, they develop new interests and talents. Pupils spoke with enthusiasm about the activities that help them to build confidence and resilience. These include taking part in singing performances with other schools, sporting competitions and residential trips to outdoor activity centres.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils do not have an accurate understanding of different religions and cultures. This is because their misconceptions have not been checked or addressed well enough. The school should ensure that the delivery of the curriculum enables pupils to gain an accurate understanding of different faiths and their associated beliefs and traditions.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
118 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
468 pupils on roll, with places for 480
Schools near Farnborough Road Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farnborough Road Infant School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Birkdale Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 30% met the expected standard |
| Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 47% met the expected standard |
| Linaker Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Adrian Antell
- Phone
- 01704577625
- Address
- Farnborough Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 3DF
- Local authority
- Sefton
- URN
- 104862
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.