Located in Southport, Ainsdale High School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Ainsdale High School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Sandringham Road, Southport, PR8 2PJ |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Sefton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Andrew Gordon |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 104945 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 590 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
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| Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School Sandbrook Road , Ainsdale PR8 3JE | - not rated | 1,076 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School Sandbrook Road , Ainsdale PR8 3JE | 4out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreside Primary School Westminster Drive , PR8 2QZ | - not rated | 1,451 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreside Primary School Westminster Drive , PR8 2QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre Meadow Lane , Ainsdale PR8 3RS | 3out of 4 | 1,957 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
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| Ainsdale High School Sandringham Road , Ainsdale PR8 2PJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ainsdale Hope Church of England High School Sandringham Road , PR8 2PJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road , Birkdale PR8 3DT | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Windy Harbour Road , Birkdale PR8 3DT | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Greenbank High School Hastings Road , PR8 2LT | - not rated | 1,959 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
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| Merefield School Westminster Drive , PR8 2QZ | - not rated | 1,409 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merefield School Westminster Drive , PR8 2QZ | 4out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandfield School Westminster Drive , PR8 2QZ | - not rated | 1,451 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Birkdale School for H I Children 40 Lancaster Road , Birkdale PR8 2JY | - not rated | 3,003 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighthelmston School 21 Waterloo Road , Birkdale PR8 2HL | - not rated | 3,197 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.