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Larkfield Primary School

Preston New Road, Southport, PR9 8PA
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Larkfield Primary School
Southport, PR9 8PA
261 Pupils
285 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
22.60% FSM %
134 Boys
127 Girls
About Larkfield Primary School

Larkfield Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Southport, Sefton, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 261 pupils on roll. School capacity: 285. Current headteacher: J D Ward.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Sefton
Region North West
Administrative District Sefton
Parliamentary Constituency Southport
Ward Meols
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10076370
URN 104887
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Andrew Pratt Chair of Governors 25/03/2021 24/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Maggie Ramsay Chair of Governors 25/03/2025 27/02/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Ros Gill Governor 01/03/2023 28/02/2027 Appointed by LA
Mrs Alison McQuiston Governor 08/06/2023 08/06/2027 Elected by school staff
Rev Stewart McTaggart Governor 17/11/2020 16/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Julie Postlethwaite Governor 23/03/2021 22/03/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Laura Pritchard Governor 18/03/2025 18/03/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Maggie Ramsay Governor 28/02/2024 27/02/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Julian Ward Governor 01/09/2010 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Kerry Wright Governor 28/02/2024 27/02/2028 Elected by parents
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Crossens Nursery School
0.02 km • Southport
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Presfield High School and Specialist College
0.09 km • Southport
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Peterhouse School
0.15 km • Southport
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Churchtown Primary School
0.43 km • Southport
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
0.48 km • Southport
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Stanley High School
0.93 km • Southport
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Frequently Asked Questions
Larkfield Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Southport, Sefton.
Larkfield Primary School has 261 pupils, with a capacity of 285.
Larkfield Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Larkfield Primary School is Mr J D Ward.
Larkfield Primary School is at Preston New Road, Southport, PR9 8PA, in the Sefton local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Larkfield Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Larkfield Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr J D Ward
Preston New Road, Southport, PR9 8PA
01704224720
www.larkfieldprimary.co.uk
Location
PR9 8PA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 104887
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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