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St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Goodgraded 14/03/2023Ages 4–11209 pupilsFaithChurch of England
St Philip's Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Southport, within the Sefton local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 209 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 14/03/2023, St Philip's Church of England Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Southport can view St Philip's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 14/03/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)74%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)15%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score107
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score107
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake19.8%
Free school meals19.8%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language17.4%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled99%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing96.0%
Attendance96.0%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher19.6
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence7.6%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Southport
All schools in Southport →Arden College0.4 miSouthport Education Group0.5 miHoly Trinity Church of England Primary School, SouthportGood · 0.6 miLinaker Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.5 miHoly Family Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 miNorwood Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 mi
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