The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (117% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
23%
+15.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 304
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Head
- Mrs Emma Bailey (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
Anglesey Road, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 5EQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWest Kirby Grammar School
Secondary · Very close
West Kirby School and College
Special school · Very close
West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Black Horse Hill Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Black Horse Hill Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Hilbre High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Avalon School
Independent · 1.6km away
Calday Grange Grammar School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is West Kirby Primary School's Ofsted rating?
West Kirby Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend West Kirby Primary School?
West Kirby Primary School currently has 304 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Kirby Primary School take?
West Kirby Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is West Kirby Primary School?
West Kirby Primary School is in Wirral, CH48 5EQ, in the Wirral local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Kirby Primary School have a sixth form?
No, West Kirby Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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