St Philip's Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Southport

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St Philip's Church of England Primary School

Southport, PR8 6SS

209 Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

22.50% FSM %

88 Boys

121 Girls

About St Philip's Church of England Primary School

St Philip's Church of England Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Southport and the surrounding area in Sefton with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the North West region.

It has 209 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Sandie Edward.

Information on St Philip's Church of England Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided 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	Kew
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10074683
URN	104902
Data Last Updated	10-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Jeremy Hooper	Chair of Governors	01/02/2014	01/09/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jeremy Hooper	Chair of Governors	15/11/2024	14/11/2028	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr Sebastian Brix	Governor	01/09/2021	01/09/2025	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr Sebastian Brix	Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Emma Cooper	Governor	01/09/2020	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Sandie Edward	Governor	01/09/2014	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Georgina Elders	Governor	01/01/2024	01/01/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Jennifer Glover	Governor	01/09/2024	01/09/2028	Appointed by LA
Mr James Heath	Governor	01/11/2021	01/11/2025	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Miss Philippa Houghton	Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Elected by school staff
Mrs Alison Klaassen	Governor	01/09/2017	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Julie Lincoln	Governor	01/09/2022	01/09/2026	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)