Birkenhead primary schools serve a diverse town community on the Wirral, with 16 schools providing education for local families. Mersey Park Primary School, Bidston Avenue Primary School, and Devonshire Park Primary School lead the area, 67% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. 56% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, while 9% achieve the higher standard, slightly above England's 82%. Families across Birkenhead, Prenton, and Oxton have access to well-established community schools with strong local connections. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #4 | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | Cathcart Street Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 4.4/10Developing |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | The Priory Parish CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Bidston Avenue Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
| #7 | Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #9 | Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #14 | Co-op Academy Portland | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Devonshire Park Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mersey Park Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Woodchurch Road Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 5.5/10Developing |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #6 | Bedford Drive Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #11 | Rock Ferry Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | Well Lane Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 1.6/10Rebuilding |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #10 | Woodlands Primary School, Birkenhead | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.1/10Excellent |
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