Marshside Primary School Catchment Area
Marshside Primary School is a community primary school in Southport, Sefton , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 191 pupils, and a capacity of 222 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
191
Pupils
222
Capacity
86%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Marshside Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Marshside Primary School?
The catchment area for Marshside 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 Marshside 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.
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 →Marshside Primary School: 222 places, 86% filled: places available
Marshside Primary School has a published admission number of 222 places. 191 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 222 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 26.7% of pupils at Marshside Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Sefton.
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 →
Marshside Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Elswick Road, Marshside, Southport, PR9 9XA
- Local authority
- Sefton
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 26.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 104866
Other Primary Schools in Southport
If Marshside 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
Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre Catchment Area
Community school · PR8 3RS
Larkfield Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR9 8PA
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Marshside 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.
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Southport · 0.7 miles away
St John's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Southport · 0.9 miles away
Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Southport · 1.7 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Marshside Primary School
What is the catchment area for Marshside Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Marshside 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 Marshside Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Marshside Primary School has a capacity of 222 places and currently has 191 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Sefton.
What is the admissions policy for Marshside Primary School? ▾
Admission to Marshside 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 Marshside Primary School cover? ▾
Marshside Primary School is a primary school in Southport, Sefton, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Marshside Primary School? ▾
Marshside Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.