Freshfield Primary School
Watchyard Lane, Formby, Liverpool, L37 3JTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Freshfield Primary School is a primary school in Liverpool for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 113 schools in Sefton. It ranks 5th of 171 primary schools in Liverpool. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 May 2024, report published 24 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 May 2024
Freshfield Primary school is a special place. Pupils delight in coming to this happy school each day. They are greeted by staff every morning with a warm and welcoming smile. Pupils including those in the special education needs (SEN) unit benefit from strong and supportive relationships with staff and each other. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), both in the mainstream and in the SEN unit, enjoy their learning and strive to meet the exceptionally high standards that the school has set for their achievement. As a result, pupils achieve remarkably well. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. From the minute they come into Nursery they are taught to be 'ready, respectful and safe.' Routines are well established and this makes school a calm and purposeful place. This enables pupils to focus clearly on their learning. The school provides a vast array of opportunities that extend pupils' wider development. These opportunities are available to all pupils. This includes a range of after school activities such as dance, choir, art and sports clubs. The school ensures there is something for everyone to enjoy. Pupils spoke proudly about their involvement in local events, performances and sporting competitions.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
35 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
272 pupils on roll, with places for 271
Schools near Freshfield Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity St Peter's CofE Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| Redgate Community Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Woodlands Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard | 62% met the expected standard |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Hayley Ward
- Phone
- 01704876567
- Address
- Watchyard Lane, Formby, Liverpool, L37 3JT
- Local authority
- Sefton
- URN
- 104883
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.