Shoreside Primary School Catchment Area
Shoreside Primary School is a academy sponsor led primary school in Southport, Sefton , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 219 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
219
Pupils
210
Capacity
104%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Shoreside Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Shoreside Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Sefton. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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 →Shoreside Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Westminster Drive, Southport, PR8 2QZ
- Local authority
- Sefton
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 19.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 146313
Other Primary Schools in Southport
If Shoreside 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 — Shoreside Primary School
Is Shoreside Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Shoreside Primary School currently has 219 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Shoreside Primary School? ▾
Admission to Shoreside 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 Shoreside Primary School cover? ▾
Shoreside 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 Shoreside Primary School? ▾
Shoreside Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.