Linaker Primary School
Linaker Primary School is a primary school (Academy sponsor led), ages 3–11, in Southport, PR8, in the Sefton council area. It has 359 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (3 October 2023): Requires improvement. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Requires improvement — inspected 3 October 2023.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Requires improvement |
Quality of education | Requires improvement |
Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Requires improvement |
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Term dates
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Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 359 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 34.8% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 43.7% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 16.88% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.3% | 2024/25 |
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