Best Catholic Schools in Birkenhead
4 catholic schools found
Key Facts
- Birkenhead has 4 Roman Catholic schools, accounting for 10.3% of schools locally, which is well above the national average of 3.7%.
- All 4 Catholic schools in Birkenhead inspected by Ofsted are rated Good or Outstanding, with 0 Outstanding and 4 Good, compared to the national average of 90.0%.
- In Birkenhead's Catholic schools, 1,133 pupils are taught with a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.27, and 53.9% are eligible for free school meals, significantly higher than the national average.
- Catholic schools in Birkenhead have 40.3% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, a persistent absence rate of 24.2%, and spending per pupil of £7,717.
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Birkenhead, CH41 7DU
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected71%
Absence8.3%
Pupils185
P/T Ratio12.9
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Birkenhead, CH41 8DU
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected34%
Absence7.0%
Pupils436
P/T Ratio22.6
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 39 catholic schools in Birkenhead, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Birkenhead | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 40% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.33 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 36.4 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 24% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.3:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,717 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.