Schools

Schools in Ainsdale

There are 7 state schools and nurseries within 1.5 miles of the middle of Ainsdale: 5 primary, 1 special, 1 secondary. 86% were judged good or better at their last inspection, against 82% across Sefton. Among the best results: Birkdale High School.

PR8, Sefton · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Ainsdale

7schools and nurseries

86%good or betterSefton: 82%

2inspected latelylast six months

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Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School Primary · 190 pupils · 0.45 miles Report card Apr 2026: Strong standard in 3, expected standard in 3, needs attention in 1
Shoreside Primary School Primary · 228 pupils · 0.5 miles Good (2023)
Merefield School Special · 116 pupils · 0.5 miles Standards maintained (2025)
Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre Primary · 181 pupils · 0.8 miles Good (2024)
Birkdale High School Secondary · 936 pupils · 1.1 miles Report card Jun 2026: Strong standard in 4, expected standard in 2
Farnborough Road Infant School Primary · 428 pupils · 1.5 miles School remains Good (2023)
Farnborough Road Junior School Primary · 468 pupils · 1.5 miles School remains Good (2024)

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Inspected in the last six months

School inspectionMon 22 Jun1.1 miles

Birkdale High School: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Expected standard. Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard. Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard. Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard. Inclusion: Strong standard. Leadership and governance: Strong standard. Safeguarding: Met.

Birkdale High School, PR8 3DT
School inspectionSun 19 Apr0.45 miles

Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Needs attention. Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard. Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard. Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard. Inclusion: Strong standard. Leadership and governance: Strong standard. Early years: Expected standard. Safeguarding: Met.

Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School, PR8 3JE

Nearby areas

Area	Schools	Good or better
Ainsdale	7	86%
Birkdale	1	100%
Formby	9	100%
Southport	7	86%
Halsall	1	100%
Meols Cop	4	100%
Blowick	1	100%

See every Sefton school on the Sefton schools and Ofsted page. From Ofsted’s monthly figures; independent schools and childminders aren’t included.

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Questions people ask

How many schools are there in Ainsdale?

7 state schools and nurseries within 1.5 miles of the middle of Ainsdale.

Are the schools in Ainsdale good?

86% of them were judged good or better at their last Ofsted inspection, compared with 82% across Sefton.