The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 28% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
- 64% 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
28%
-34.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
96
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.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 320
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 63.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Trust
- CHESHIRE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Ms Sara Radley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Ionic Street, Rock Ferry, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 2BL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmUtopia
Independent · Very close
Well Lane Primary School
Primary · 588m away
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 835m away
Rock Ferry High School
Secondary · 915m away
Mersey Park Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Bedford Drive Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Prenton High School for Girls
Secondary · 1.2km away
St John's Catholic Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Rock Ferry Primary School?
Rock Ferry Primary School currently has 320 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rock Ferry Primary School take?
Rock Ferry Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rock Ferry Primary School?
Rock Ferry Primary School is in Birkenhead, CH42 2BL, in the Wirral local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rock Ferry Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rock Ferry Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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