Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Southport, Sefton , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 208 pupils, and a capacity of 205 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
208
Pupils
205
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information
Admission to Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School is managed by Sefton and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Sefton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Sefton catchment area documents →Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Devonshire Road, Southport, PR9 7BZ
- Local authority
- Sefton
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 44.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 104942
Other Primary Schools in Southport
If Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Southport are the next closest alternatives.
Birkdale Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR8 4EL
Farnborough Road Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · PR8 3DF
Farnborough Road Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · PR8 3DF
Norwood Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR9 7DU
Marshside Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR9 9XA
Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre Catchment Area
Community school · PR8 3RS
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School
Is Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School currently has 208 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 205 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School? ▾
Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Sefton before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School cover? ▾
Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Southport, Sefton, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School? ▾
Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.