St Philip's Church of England Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Southport, North West PR8 6SS · Sefton
#381 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#3231 of 15,697 nationally
About St Philip's Church of England Primary School
St Philip's Church of England Primary School is a local authority primary located in Southport, in the Sefton local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 207 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 73.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 381st of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (52th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 207; capacity filled 98.6%.
There are 26 schools in Southport; St Philip's Church of England Primary School ranks 4th 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%)80%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)10%
- 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%)19.8%
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 St Philip's Church of England Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 207
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 19.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 98.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 80%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 10%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Linaker Primary School
Southport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
359 students · 812 m away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport
Southport · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
207 students · 904 m away
Norwood Primary School
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
621 students · 1.1 km away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
188 students · 1.1 km away
Meols Cop High School
Southport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
916 students · 1.3 km away
Birkdale Primary School
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
430 students · 1.4 km away
Kew Woods Primary School
Southport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
426 students · 1.7 km away
Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
Southport · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
822 students · 1.8 km away
Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
194 students · 2.2 km away
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Southport · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
447 students · 2.7 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
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207 students
Buckstones Primary School
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207 students
All Saints Church of England Primary School Marple
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207 students
Milton St John's CofE Primary School
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207 students
Hindsford CofE Primary School
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207 students
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge
Greater Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Philip's Church of England Primary School a good school?
St Philip's Church of England Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 73.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #381 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 St Philip's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
St Philip's Church of England Primary School ranks #381 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #3231 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St Philip's Church of England Primary School?
St Philip's Church of England Primary School had 207 students in 2025.
Is St Philip's Church of England Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
St Philip's Church of England Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near St Philip's Church of England Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Philip's Church of England Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.