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Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School

Devonshire Road, Southport, PR9 7BZ

A Good-rated primary school in Southport where 42% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Voluntary aided school

Church of England

Pupils

208

Ages

2-11

FSM

44.1%

Capacity

205

Ofsted

Good

May 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

61.0%

Writing

55.0%

Maths

48.0%

RWM Combined

42.0%

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About Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School

Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Southport, Sefton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 42% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 208 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Devonshire Road, Southport, PR9 7BZ | More schools in Sefton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

May 2023 — Good
Nov 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School

What is Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School's latest exam results?

Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 42% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School located?

Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Southport, Sefton (PR9 7BZ).

How many pupils attend Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School?

Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School has around 208 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School with other schools?

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