The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (114% full)
- 4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 29 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 251
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 3.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Trust
- OAK TREES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Richard Dixon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Coombe Road, Irby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH61 4UR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThingwall Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Greasby Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Pensby High School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.6km away
Ladymount Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Pensby Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Greasby Infant School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Irby Primary School?
Irby Primary School currently has 251 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Irby Primary School take?
Irby Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Irby Primary School?
Irby Primary School is in Wirral, CH61 4UR, in the Wirral local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Irby Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Irby Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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