Formby, an affluent town north of Liverpool, is a great option for somewhere to live if you’re looking for a place to raise your children regardless of their age.
The area contains many high-quality schools and has plenty of provisions for after school activities, on top of it being well situated for transport to other local areas including Liverpool and Southport.
Outstanding Ofsted reports in Formby
Formby has three schools with the highest possible rating by Ofsted. These schools all cater for differing ages and needs which means you’ll always have the option of sending your child to an Outstanding school.
Freshfield Primary School provides an excellent quality of education for young children in Formby up to 11 years of age. And Formby High is there to carry on that stellar level of education for children all the way up to 18 years of age.
For children who need more unique types of care, then Merefield School is local to Formby and one of the best schools in the area for children of all ages with special educational needs or disabilities.
Formby for families
There’s more to choosing where to raise your family than just what schools will be available to your children. Of course, schools should be a massive deciding factor, but there are other things to consider like safety, after school activities, and green spaces.
Formby is among one of the safest areas to live in around Liverpool with a crime rate that’s low when compared to any town in the North West.
After school activities are aplenty in Formby with things to do for all children. There are many sports clubs in the vicinity including football teams, dance academies, and martial arts gyms. On top of this, there are facilities for your child to learn how to ride horses or play tennis, atop of Formby’s excellent golfing facilities if you would like your child to excel in golfing as they get older.
For children stuck in classrooms for the majority of the week, the ability to spend time relaxing outdoors can be incredibly important to their happiness and wellbeing. Formby not only has the Pine Woods (a National Trust site) to get lost in, but there’s also the coast line which extends past Formby with a long stretch of beachfront and brilliant sand dunes.
Formby school options
Other schools available to children living in Formby include Redgate Community Primary School, St Jerome’s Catholic Primary School, Trinity St Peter’s Church of England, and Range High School.
The area is filled with primary school options so you can shop about and choose one that suits you and your child. There are fewer high schools in the area than primary schools however there are areas of Formby that may fall under separate catchment areas so it is best getting in touch with any nearby schools and enquiring.
Formby estate agents
At Lyons Estate Agents, we know all the signs to look out for that make a property a great family home. Get in touch with our experienced local Formby estate agents for help moving into your dream home in Formby.
