Best Primary Schools in Birkenhead
18 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Birkenhead, 18 primary schools, accounting for 46.2% of the total 39 schools, provide education to 3,538 pupils.
- Birkenhead's primary schools have an Ofsted rating of 84.6% Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding and 10 Good out of 13 inspected schools.
- Primary schools in Birkenhead have a high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 54.4%, and 24.3% have special educational needs, compared to the national average of 13.0%.
- Birkenhead primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 18.95, spend £8,598 per pupil, and only 39.3% of pupils meet the expected standard in KS2, with a persistent absence rate of 25.7%.
Horizons Independent School
Birkenhead, CH42 8NU
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils24
P/T Ratio–
BA
Bidston Avenue Primary School
Birkenhead, CH41 0DQ
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils446
P/T Ratio–
WL
Well Lane Primary School
Birkenhead, CH42 5PF
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils187
P/T Ratio–
IMPACT Northwest Schools
Birkenhead, CH41 1FF
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils72
P/T Ratio–
Wirral Wrap
Birkenhead, CH43 9LB
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils25
P/T Ratio–
Rock Ferry Primary School
Birkenhead, CH42 2BL
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence9.2%
Pupils301
P/T Ratio18.5
Co-op Academy Portland
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Birkenhead, CH41 0AB
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected25%
Absence7.9%
Pupils227
P/T Ratio19.1
Bedford Drive Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Birkenhead, CH42 6RT
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected37%
Absence7.1%
Pupils406
P/T Ratio23.1
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Birkenhead, CH41 7DU
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected71%
Absence8.3%
Pupils185
P/T Ratio12.9
KS
Kilgarth School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Birkenhead, CH41 8BA
Special · Primary · Ages 11–16 · Boys
KS2 Expected–
Absence27.0%
Pupils63
P/T Ratio4.1
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
St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Birkenhead, CH41 2TD
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected14%
Absence8.5%
Pupils210
P/T Ratio20.3
WR
Woodchurch Road Academy
Birkenhead, CH42 9LJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence8.7%
Pupils171
P/T Ratio19.8
Woodlands Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Birkenhead, CH41 2SY
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected45%
Absence7.7%
Pupils314
P/T Ratio17.4
SA
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Birkenhead, CH42 4NE
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected55%
Absence7.7%
Pupils247
P/T Ratio21.2
Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Birkenhead, CH41 2UJ
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected29%
Absence7.8%
Pupils203
P/T Ratio17.2
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 18 primary schools in Birkenhead, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Birkenhead | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 85% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 39% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 26% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,598 | £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.