The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 30% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
30%
-32.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 444
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Head
- Mr Nick Sheeran (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Matlock Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 4EL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChrist The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
Secondary · 604m away
Linaker Primary School
Primary · 709m away
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Rnib Sunshine House School
Special school · 1.5km away
Birkdale School for H I Children
Special school · 1.6km away
Greenbank High School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Farnborough Road Infant School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Birkdale Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Birkdale Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Birkdale Primary School?
Birkdale Primary School currently has 444 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Birkdale Primary School take?
Birkdale Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Birkdale Primary School?
Birkdale Primary School is in Southport, PR8 4EL, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Birkdale Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Birkdale Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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