The short version
Below-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 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 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% 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 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 55 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 431
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 38.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Head
- Mr Ian Hunt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Temple Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 9JX
Town setting
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Prenton High School for Girls
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Bedford Drive Primary School
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Well Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Oxton St Saviour's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Devonshire Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Devonshire Park Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Devonshire Park Primary School?
Devonshire Park Primary School currently has 431 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Devonshire Park Primary School take?
Devonshire Park Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Devonshire Park Primary School?
Devonshire Park Primary School is in Birkenhead, CH42 9JX, in the Wirral local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Devonshire Park Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Devonshire Park Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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