Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School
Address: Sandbrook Road, Ainsdale
Town/City: Southport
County: Merseyside
Postcode: PR8 3JE
Telephone Number: 01704 578427
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2024
Trust: Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust
Sponsor: Diocese Of Liverpool

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Lorna O'brien
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 190 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 90% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15.3%

Location and administration

URN: 150557
DfE Number: 343/3307
UKPRN: 10094555
UPRN: 41081703
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Sefton (E08000014)
Constituency: Sefton Central (E14001463)
Electoral Ward: Ainsdale (E05016325)
Diocese: CE22(Diocese of Liverpool)

Easting & Northing: 331793E, 411945N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 36' 0.91" N 3° 1' 55.24" W
Plus Code: 9C5RJX29+45

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mr Stephen Bray - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2022 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 15 September 2026.
  • Miss Joanne Caddy - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 March 2028.
  • Mr John Forshaw - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 March 2013 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 September 2028.
  • Mr Stuart Geoghegan - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
  • Miss Ella Giles - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 November 2029.
  • Mrs Amanda Horsley - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 November 2025.
  • Mr Martyn Maguire - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Mr Peter McHugh - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2014 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Dr Jennifer Rigby - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
  • Mrs Christine Thursfield - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 1 September 2030.
  • Rev Jackie Vasquez - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 September 2024 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 6 September 2028.