Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School

Overview

Ofsted

Report card

Feb 2026 · graded by area, with no overall grade

Key stage 2, 2024/25

47%

reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Sefton 58%, England 62%

Demand for places

0.7

first choices for each place · Reception, September 2026

The official school record (Department for Education)

Admissions

For Reception in September 2026, 17 families put the school first and 23 places were offered; 100% of those families were offered a place there. Admission depends on the school’s own rules.

Results

In 2024/25, 47% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of key stage 2, and 0% the higher standard. Across Sefton it was 58%, and across England 62%.

Ofsted

Ofsted inspected Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School on 10 February 2026 and published a report card: each area has its own grade, and there is no overall grade.

• Inclusion: Strong standard
• Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard
• Achievement: Needs attention
• Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard
• Personal development and well-being: Expected standard
• Early years: Expected standard
• Leadership and governance: Strong standard

What parents said

78% of the parents who answered Ofsted’s Parent View survey would recommend the school (79 replies, to 6 April 2026).