The seaside town of Southport, in Merseyside, England is home to a number of various academic institutions, private, independent, and state funded ones. These institutions range from primary education to colleges.
There are websites that gives informative data for both potential pupils and parents. The objectives of the Southport schools & colleges are also provided in order to help in the decision making. Current parents and students can also make their comments here for discussion and future improvement of these institutions.
Some of the local schools & colleges in Southport include the prestigious Greenbank High School, an all girls school next to the Royal Birkdale Golf Club. Its equivalent is the Birkdale High School for males only. Both schools are known for academic success.
Sunnymede School, also in Birkdale, is the only independent school in town. There are two Further education colleges in Southport: Southport College and King George V College. The former is near the town centre, while the latter is on Scarisbrick New Road. Both colleges offer a wide range of subjects and programs, however, Southport College does not offer many A-Level courses, unlike King George V College.
The King George V College is currently the best state funded college within miles. Other schools & colleges found in Southport include the Holy Trinity Primary School, Meols Cop High School, Shoreside Primary school, St. Teresa's Nursery school, Linaker Primary School, St. Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Farnborough Junior School, and Myerscough College.
