The short version
Below-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 200
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 59.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Tweddle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mount Grove, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 2UJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Werburgh's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Woodlands Primary School
Primary · 500m away
Woodchurch Road Academy
Primary · 578m away
Progress Schools - Wirral
Independent · 708m away
Prenton Preparatory School
Independent · 920m away
Mersey Park Primary School
Primary · 948m away
Devonshire Park Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Birkenhead High School Academy
All-through · Grammar · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School?
Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School currently has 200 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School take?
Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School?
Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School is in Birkenhead, CH41 2UJ, in the Wirral local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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