Freshfield Primary School Catchment Area
Freshfield Primary School is a community primary school in Liverpool, Sefton , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 283 pupils, and a capacity of 271 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3-11
Age range
283
Pupils
271
Capacity
104%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Freshfield Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Freshfield Primary School?
The catchment area for Freshfield Primary School is the geographic zone Sefton uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Sefton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Freshfield Primary 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.
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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 →Freshfield Primary School: at or above its 271 place limit
Freshfield Primary School has a published admission number of 271 places. 283 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 104%. The school is at or above its published limit of 271 places. Sefton allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 9.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Liverpool.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Sefton publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Sefton school admissions →
Freshfield Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Watchyard Lane, Formby, Liverpool, L37 3JT
- Local authority
- Sefton
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 9.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 104883
Other Primary Schools in Liverpool
If Freshfield Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Liverpool are the next closest alternatives.
Malvern Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · L14 6XA
Park Brow Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · L32 6QH
Westvale Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · L32 0RQ
Millbrook Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · L32 0TG
Ravenscroft Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · L33 1XT
Eastcroft Park School Catchment Area
Community school · L33 1EB
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Freshfield Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Freshfield Primary School
What is the catchment area for Freshfield Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Freshfield Primary School is the geographic zone Sefton uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Sefton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Freshfield Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Freshfield Primary School currently has 283 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 271 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Freshfield Primary School? ▾
Admission to Freshfield Primary 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 Freshfield Primary School cover? ▾
Freshfield Primary School is a primary school in Liverpool, Sefton, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Freshfield Primary School? ▾
Freshfield Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.