Farnborough Road Infant School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Farnborough Road Infant School
Address: Farnborough Road, Birkdale
Town/City: Southport
County: Merseyside
Postcode: PR8 3DF
Telephone Number: 01704 577637
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-7)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Jennifer Sephton (Previously Taylor)
Capacity: 466
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 428 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 92% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.8%

Location and administration

URN: 104863
DfE Number: 343/2035
UKPRN: 10070946
UPRN: 41030947
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Sefton (E08000014)
Constituency: Southport (E14001504)
Electoral Ward: Birkdale (E05000933)

Easting & Northing: 333059E, 413751N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 36' 59.93" N 3° 0' 47.79" W
Plus Code: 9C5RJX8P+MM

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mrs Linzi Anne Buchanan Brown - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2026.
  • Mrs Ruth Alison Caplan-Hinett - Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 December 2027.
  • Mrs Rachel Catherine Corfield - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 December 2029.
  • Mr Peter Denby - Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 November 2028.
  • Mrs Lucy Tamlin Edwards - Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 November 2028.
  • Mr Neil Robert Farmer - Governor. Appointed on 5 January 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 December 2025.
  • Mrs Liz Fawbert - Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 December 2028.
  • Mrs Lucy Fletcher - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 3 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 March 2029.
  • Mrs Marilyn Emily Fletcher-Hill - Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 September 2029.
  • Miss Holly Ann Frew - Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 March 2029.
  • Mr Mark Halsall - Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 December 2028.
  • Mrs Katie Higham - Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 October 2028.
  • Mrs Hayley Hinton - Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 September 2028.
  • Mrs Alexandra Louise Hitchen - Governor. Appointed on 9 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 February 2030.
  • Mr Joseph Thomas Martland - Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 December 2028.
  • Miss Jennifer Christine Sephton (Previously Taylor) - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2015 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Councillor Simon John Shaw - Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 25 November 2029.