St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Hampton Road, Southport, PR8 6SSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Philip's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Southport for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 113 schools in Sefton. It ranks 3rd of 19 primary schools in Southport. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 June 2013, report published 17 July 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 March 2023
Pupils, including children in the early years, are encouraged to 'sparkle' at St Philip's Church of England Primary School. They are proud to be a part of their school community. Pupils described their school as 'fun, creative and friendly'. Pupils show kindness and forgiveness towards each other. They attend well. Pupils said that they feel safe in school and that they have a trusted adult to speak to if they have any worries or concerns. They were confident that staff will sort any problems that they have. Leaders deal with any incidents of bullying quickly and adeptly. Leaders have set out their high expectations for pupils' conduct in school. Pupils follow the St Philip's standards of being 'ready, respectful and responsible'. They are encouraged to move around school with purpose showing 'fantastic walking'. As a result, leaders have established a calm and orderly environment. Leaders have high expectations for the achievement for all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff deliver the ambitious curriculum effectively and this enables pupils to achieve well. Pupils have plentiful opportunities to take part in extra-curricular activities. These activities are designed to ignite their curiosity and develop their talents. They take part eagerly in, for example, 'sweaty church', football clubs and choir practice.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not check well enough what pupils have learned and remembered over time. Therefore, opportunities to consolidate learning and address some pupils' misconceptions are missed. This hinders some pupils' learning. Leaders should ensure that assessment strategies are used well by teachers in all subjects to check on pupils' learning and to identify and address any misconceptions.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
207 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Philip's Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linaker Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 61% met the expected standard |
| Norwood Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Birkdale Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 30% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sandie Edward
- Phone
- 01704535737
- Address
- Hampton Road, Southport, PR8 6SS
- Local authority
- Sefton
- URN
- 104902
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.