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Farnborough Road Junior School Catchment Area

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

Farnborough Road Junior School is a community primary school in Southport, Sefton , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 475 pupils, and a capacity of 480 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–11

Age range

475

Pupils

480

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Farnborough Road Junior School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Farnborough Road Junior 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: 99% 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 Junior School — School Information

Full address
Farnborough Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 3DF
Local authority
Sefton
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Free school meals
16.8% of pupils
DfE URN
104862

Other Primary Schools in Southport

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Farnborough Road Junior School

Is Farnborough Road Junior School oversubscribed?

Farnborough Road Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 480 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Farnborough Road Junior School?

Admission to Farnborough Road Junior 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 Junior School cover?

Farnborough Road Junior School is a primary school in Southport, Sefton, serving pupils aged 7–11. 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 Junior School?

Farnborough Road Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.