Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School vs Shoreside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School
Southport · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
190 students
Shoreside Primary School
Southport · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
228 students
| Measure | Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School Southport, North West | Shoreside Primary School Southport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1807 of 2,286 | #276 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13362 of 15,697 | #2201 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 190 | 228 |
| Pupils on roll | 190 | 228 |
| Free school meals | 15.3% | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 90.5% | 108.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 14% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southport | Southport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ainsdalestjohns.com | shoresideprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Shoreside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.7 vs 24.0).
- •Shoreside Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 47%).
- •Shoreside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 0%).
- •Shoreside Primary School is the larger school with 228 students compared with 190.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School better than Shoreside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Shoreside Primary School ranks higher (79.7 vs 24.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School and Shoreside Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Southport and Southport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School: 190. Shoreside Primary School: 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School and Shoreside Primary School rank in North West?
Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School is 1807th of 2,286 and Shoreside Primary School is 276th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).