Farnborough Road Infant School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Southport, North West PR8 3DF · Sefton
#190 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#1440 of 15,697 nationally
About Farnborough Road Infant School
Farnborough Road Infant School is a local authority primary located in Southport, in the Sefton local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 2–7. In 2025 it enrolled 428 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 84.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 190th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (85th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 428; capacity filled 91.8%.
There are 26 schools in Southport; Farnborough Road Infant School ranks 1st of 26 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)8.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Farnborough Road Infant School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 428
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 8.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 91.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Farnborough Road Infant School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Farnborough Road Junior School
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
468 students · 0 m away
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Southport · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
447 students · 548 m away
Birkdale High School
Southport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
936 students · 832 m away
Greenbank High School
Southport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,025 students · 1.2 km away
Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
Southport · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
822 students · 1.4 km away
Birkdale Primary School
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
430 students · 1.8 km away
Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School
Southport · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
190 students · 2.2 km away
Linaker Primary School
Southport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
359 students · 2.5 km away
Kew Woods Primary School
Southport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
426 students · 2.9 km away
Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
181 students · 3.1 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Shawclough Community Primary School
Rochdale · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
428 students
Lowton West Primary School
Warrington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
428 students
Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School
Morecambe · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
428 students
Longmoor Community Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
428 students
Hope Primary School - A Joint Catholic and Church of England Primary School
Knowsley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
428 students
King David Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
427 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Farnborough Road Infant School a good school?
Farnborough Road Infant School has a Success Index (England) of 84.9 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #190 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Farnborough Road Infant School rank in North West?
Farnborough Road Infant School ranks #190 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #1440 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Farnborough Road Infant School?
Farnborough Road Infant School had 428 students in 2025.
Is Farnborough Road Infant School a primary school or a secondary school?
Farnborough Road Infant School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–7. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Farnborough Road Infant School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Farnborough Road Infant School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.