Birkdale Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Sefton |
| Address | Matlock Road, PR8 4EL |
| School Website | www.birkdaleprimary.com |
| Telephone | 1704567516 |
| URN | 104860 |
School Census
| Total | 453 |
| Girls/Boys | 210/243 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.4%/53.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 6.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 90 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 05/03/2014 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 05/03/2014 | Good |
| 27/11/2008 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 05/03/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 27/11/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 49 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 104.0 |
| Maths | 102.0 |
| Reading Progress | 0.1 |
| Writing Progress | -2.2 |
| Maths Progress | -1.4 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% |
| Reading | 106.0 |
| Maths | 107.0 |
| Reading Progress | 4.6 |
| Writing Progress | 1.7 |
| Maths Progress | 4.4 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 4.3 |
| Writing Progress | 1.4 |
| Maths Progress | 4.8 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 125 |
| As First Preference | 48 |
| As second preference | 49 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 50 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 48 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 155 |
| As First Preference | 52 |
| As second preference | 67 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 58 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 52 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 166 |
| As First Preference | 64 |
| As second preference | 68 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 145 |
| As First Preference | 53 |
| As second preference | 54 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 57 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 53 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 144 |
| As First Preference | 44 |
| As second preference | 48 |
| As third preference | 52 |
| Total Offers Made | 47 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 44 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 191 |
| As First Preference | 64 |
| As second preference | 77 |
| As third preference | 50 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 59 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 166 |
| As First Preference | 62 |
| As second preference | 63 |
| As third preference | 41 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 57 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 159 |
| As First Preference | 60 |
| As second preference | 50 |
| As third preference | 49 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 181 |
| As First Preference | 66 |
| As second preference | 61 |
| As third preference | 54 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 57 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 199 |
| As First Preference | 70 |
| As second preference | 77 |
| As third preference | 52 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 57 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 179 |
| As First Preference | 59 |
| As second preference | 79 |
| As third preference | 41 |
| Total Offers Made | 56 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 51 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 60% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 24% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 25% |
| no | 75% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| dont know | 6% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 11% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 90% |
| no | 10% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
(0.42 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Stamford Road, , PR8 4EX
Linaker Primary School
(0.50 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Sefton Street, , PR8 5DB