How many pupils attend Linaker Primary School?

Linaker Primary School has 359 pupils on roll.

What ages does Linaker Primary School take?

Linaker Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Linaker Primary School located?

Linaker Primary School is located in Southport, PR8 5DB, Sefton.

How do I apply to Linaker Primary School?

Linaker Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How are Reception places decided at Linaker Primary School?

When Linaker Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after children, previously looked after children, and children who appear (to the Trust) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order. *; 2. Children with proven and exceptional medical — Children with proven and exceptional medical, and/or social needs which are directly relevant to the school. The application must be supported by appropriate professional advice in writing (letter from doctor or social worker) as to why the child has an exception medical and / or social need which requires admission to Linaker Primary School as it is assessed to be the school which can meet those needs. Any request under this criterion will be assessed and validated directly by the school; 3. Siblings of children who will be attending the school on the date when the child would be admitted — Siblings of children who will be attending the school on the date when the child would be admitted. The term siblings include brother or sister, half brother or sister, step brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, foster brother or sister and other children living permanently at the same address. Only one address can be used for school admission purposes. This is defined by the Trust as the home in which the child lives for most of the school week (i.e. for four nights or more per week), and 1 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Linaker Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 47.9% of pupils at Linaker Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Linaker Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — Looked after children, previously looked after children, and children who appear (to the Trust) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order. *
2Children with proven and exceptional medical — Children with proven and exceptional medical, and/or social needs which are directly relevant to the school. The application must be supported by appropriate professional advice in writing (letter from doctor or social worker) as to why the child has an exception medical and / or social need which requires admission to Linaker Primary School as it is assessed to be the school which can meet those needs. Any request under this criterion will be assessed and validated directly by the school.
3Siblings of children who will be attending the school on the date when the child would be admitted — Siblings of children who will be attending the school on the date when the child would be admitted. The term siblings include brother or sister, half brother or sister, step brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, foster brother or sister and other children living permanently at the same address. Only one address can be used for school admission purposes. This is defined by the Trust as the home in which the child lives for most of the school week (i.e. for four nights or more per week).
4Distance - Any other children — Distance - Any other children. (1)

Oversubscription criteria as printed for this school in Sefton's determined primary admissions co-ordination scheme 2027-28.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Linaker Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend Linaker Primary School?: Linaker Primary School has 359 pupils on roll.
What ages does Linaker Primary School take?: Linaker Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Linaker Primary School located?: Linaker Primary School is located in Southport, PR8 5DB, Sefton.
How do I apply to Linaker Primary School?: Linaker Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Linaker Primary School?: When Linaker Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after children, previously looked after children, and children who appear (to the Trust) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order. *; 2. Children with proven and exceptional medical — Children with proven and exceptional medical, and/or social needs which are directly relevant to the school. The application must be supported by appropriate professional advice in writing (letter from doctor or social worker) as to why the child has an exception medical and / or social need which requires admission to Linaker Primary School as it is assessed to be the school which can meet those needs. Any request under this criterion will be assessed and validated directly by the school; 3. Siblings of children who will be attending the school on the date when the child would be admitted — Siblings of children who will be attending the school on the date when the child would be admitted. The term siblings include brother or sister, half brother or sister, step brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, foster brother or sister and other children living permanently at the same address. Only one address can be used for school admission purposes. This is defined by the Trust as the home in which the child lives for most of the school week (i.e. for four nights or more per week), and 1 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Linaker Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 47.9% of pupils at Linaker Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Linaker Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — Looked after children, previously looked after children, and children who appear (to the Trust) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order. *
2Children with proven and exceptional medical — Children with proven and exceptional medical, and/or social needs which are directly relevant to the school. The application must be supported by appropriate professional advice in writing (letter from doctor or social worker) as to why the child has an exception medical and / or social need which requires admission to Linaker Primary School as it is assessed to be the school which can meet those needs. Any request under this criterion will be assessed and validated directly by the school.
3Siblings of children who will be attending the school on the date when the child would be admitted — Siblings of children who will be attending the school on the date when the child would be admitted. The term siblings include brother or sister, half brother or sister, step brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, foster brother or sister and other children living permanently at the same address. Only one address can be used for school admission purposes. This is defined by the Trust as the home in which the child lives for most of the school week (i.e. for four nights or more per week).
4Distance - Any other children — Distance - Any other children. (1)

Oversubscription criteria as printed for this school in Sefton's determined primary admissions co-ordination scheme 2027-28.

Linaker Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend Linaker Primary School?: Linaker Primary School has 359 pupils on roll.
What ages does Linaker Primary School take?: Linaker Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Linaker Primary School located?: Linaker Primary School is located in Southport, PR8 5DB, Sefton.
How do I apply to Linaker Primary School?: Linaker Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Linaker Primary School?: When Linaker Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after children, previously looked after children, and children who appear (to the Trust) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order. *; 2. Children with proven and exceptional medical — Children with proven and exceptional medical, and/or social needs which are directly relevant to the school. The application must be supported by appropriate professional advice in writing (letter from doctor or social worker) as to why the child has an exception medical and / or social need which requires admission to Linaker Primary School as it is assessed to be the school which can meet those needs. Any request under this criterion will be assessed and validated directly by the school; 3. Siblings of children who will be attending the school on the date when the child would be admitted — Siblings of children who will be attending the school on the date when the child would be admitted. The term siblings include brother or sister, half brother or sister, step brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, foster brother or sister and other children living permanently at the same address. Only one address can be used for school admission purposes. This is defined by the Trust as the home in which the child lives for most of the school week (i.e. for four nights or more per week), and 1 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Linaker Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 47.9% of pupils at Linaker Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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