Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School
Address: Devonshire Road
Town/City: Southport
County: Merseyside
Postcode: PR9 7BZ
Telephone Number: 01704 227987
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Siobhan Bayliff
Capacity: 205
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 194 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 45.9%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 104942
DfE Number: 343/3376
UKPRN: 10071402
UPRN: 41024869
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Sefton (E08000014)
Constituency: Southport (E14001504)
Electoral Ward: Norwood (E05000948)
Diocese: CE22(Diocese of Liverpool)

Easting & Northing: 336494E, 417421N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 39' 0.21" N 2° 57' 43.58" W
Plus Code: 9C5VM22Q+25

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Norwood Primary School (1.1km)
  2. Holy Family Catholic Primary School (1.2km)
  3. Educ8 Southport (1.2km)
  4. Churchtown Primary School (1.4km)
  5. Meols Cop High School (1.4km)
  6. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (1.6km)
  7. Crossens Nursery School (1.8km)
  8. Larkfield Primary School (1.8km)
  9. Presfield High School and Specialist College (1.9km)
  10. Peterhouse School (2.0km)
Governors

  • Mrs Helen Clarke - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2009 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Duncan Holding - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 28 February 2027.
  • Mr Brian Johnson - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2015 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 April 2027.
  • Rev Andrew Liggins - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Michael Molyneux - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 9 June 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 June 2029.
  • Ms Sharon Murray - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Andrew Norcross - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 September 2027.
  • Mrs Diane Swarbrick - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2014 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2027.