Linaker Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Southport, North West PR8 5DB · Sefton
#1833 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#13481 of 15,697 nationally
About Linaker Primary School
Linaker Primary School is a academy primary located in Southport, in the Sefton local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 359 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 23.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1833rd of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (23th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 359; capacity filled 68.4%.
There are 26 schools in Southport; Linaker Primary School ranks 23rd 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%)35.9%
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 Linaker Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 359
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 35.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 68.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Linaker Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Birkdale Primary School
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
430 students · 709 m away
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students · 812 m away
Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
Southport · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
822 students · 1.2 km away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport
Southport · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
207 students · 1.4 km away
Meols Cop High School
Southport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
916 students · 1.9 km away
Kew Woods Primary School
Southport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
426 students · 1.9 km away
Norwood Primary School
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
621 students · 1.9 km away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
188 students · 1.9 km away
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Southport · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
447 students · 2.0 km away
Greenbank High School
Southport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,025 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Silas Church of England Primary School
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
358 students
Corrie Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
358 students
St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
357 students
Co-op Academy Medlock
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
357 students
The Acorns Primary and Nursery School
Ellesmere Port · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
356 students
Forefield Junior School
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
362 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Linaker Primary School a good school?
Linaker Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 23.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1833 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 Linaker Primary School rank in North West?
Linaker Primary School ranks #1833 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #13481 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Linaker Primary School?
Linaker Primary School had 359 students in 2025.
Is Linaker Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Linaker Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Linaker Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Linaker Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.