Forefield Community Infant and Nursery School, based in Liverpool, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 7. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Forefield Community Infant and Nursery School currently has around 315 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53% boys and 47% girls. Around 11.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (92.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Forefield Lane, Liverpool, L23 9SL |
| Website: | www.forefieldinfantschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01519246235 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Sefton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Beverley Roberts |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150813 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/09/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 316 |
| Number of Pupils: | 315 |
| Number of Boys: | 167 |
| Number of Girls: | 148 |
| White British | 92.70% | 292 |
| Other White | 1.60% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 5 |
| Other Mixed | 1.00% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 1.00% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.30% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Dunes Nursery School Caradoc Road , Seaforth L21 4NB | - not rated | 3,236 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forefield Community Infant and Nursery School Forefield Lane , Crosby L23 9SL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forefield Community Infant and Nursery School Forefield Lane , Crosby L23 9SL | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forefield Junior School Forefield Lane , Crosby L23 9TJ | - not rated | 161 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forefield Junior School Forefield Lane , Crosby L23 9TJ | 3out of 4 | 161 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Crosby Catholic Primary School The Northern Road , Sefton L23 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 694 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield High School Chesterfield Road , Crosby L23 9YB | - not rated | 457 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield High School Chesterfield Road , Crosby L23 9YB | 3out of 4 | 457 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Academy Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 5TF | - not rated | 943 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic College Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 5TF | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic High School Virgins Lane , Thornton L23 4UL | 3out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olsen House School 85-87 Liverpool Road , L23 5TD | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Tree School 85-87 Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 5TD | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield School Edge Lane , Crosby L23 4TG | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanfield Merchant Taylors Junior School for Girls' and Pre-Prep 134 Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 5TH | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' Girls' School Liverpool Road , L23 5SP | - not rated | 1,156 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.