There are 10 schools in Formby (excluding independent schools), including 8 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, and none serving sixth-form education. Formby has no schools with Pupil Referral Unit places, and none with places for teen mothers. There are no schools in Formby under Special Measures.
Summary of School Information in Formby
| Total Schools | 10 |
| Total Pupils | 4,457 |
| Median Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 21.78 |
| Median Free School Meals | 9.20% |
The median school in Formby has 9.20% of its pupils entitled to free schools meals, the 5th lowest figure in Merseyside. This represents about 410 pupils, or approximately 1 in 11 of Formby's pupils. Looking at the number of pupils per teacher, the median ratio for Formby is 21.78 school children per full-time equivalent teacher. This is the 12th highest ratio in Merseyside, and the 441st lowest pupil/teacher ratio in the North West region of the UK.
Primaries
8
13% Outstanding • 88% Good
Secondaries
2
0% Outstanding • 100% Good
Most of Formby's primary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 7 schools or 88% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between very high and very low - about 38% and 25% of primary schools respectively. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Formby's primary schools most commonly have a very high ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | KS2 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshfield Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 226 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
Good |
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| Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre | 2–11 yrs | 228 |
Good |
Good |
Good |
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| Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
High |
Very high |
Roman Catholic | |
| Redgate Community Primary School | 2–11 yrs | 272 |
Good |
Very low |
Very low |
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| St Jerome's Catholic Primary School | 5–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Very high |
High |
Roman Catholic | |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Low |
Very high |
Church of England | |
| Trinity St Peter's CofE Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Very high |
Very high |
Church of England | |
| Woodlands Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 342 |
Good |
Very low |
Very high |
Most of Formby's secondary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 2 schools or 100% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between good and high - about 50% and 50% of secondary schools respectively. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Formby's secondary schools most commonly have a low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formby High School | 11–18 yrs | 989 |
Good |
Good |
Low |
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| Range High School | 11–18 yrs | 1,229 |
Good |
High |
Low |