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Farnborough Road Infant School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Farnborough Road Infant School is a community primary school in Southport, Sefton , serving pupils aged 2–7, with 425 pupils, and a capacity of 466 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–7

Age range

425

Pupils

466

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Farnborough Road Infant School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Farnborough Road Infant School is set by Sefton and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 →

Farnborough Road Infant School — School Information

Full address
Farnborough Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 3DF
Local authority
Sefton
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–7 years
Free school meals
9% of pupils
DfE URN
104863

Other Primary Schools in Southport

If Farnborough Road Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Southport are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Farnborough Road Infant School

Is Farnborough Road Infant School oversubscribed?

Farnborough Road Infant School is operating close to its capacity of 466 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Farnborough Road Infant School?

Admission to Farnborough Road Infant School is managed by Sefton. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Farnborough Road Infant School cover?

Farnborough Road Infant School is a primary school in Southport, Sefton, serving pupils aged 2–7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Farnborough Road Infant School?

Farnborough Road Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.