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, with 67% rated Good or Outstanding. 56% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing and maths, while 9% achieve the higher standard, slightly above England's 8%. 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 | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | Cathcart Street Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | The Priory Parish CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Requires Improvement |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #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 | Good |
| #9 | Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #14 | Co-op Academy Portland | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Devonshire Park Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mersey Park Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Woodchurch Road Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #6 | Bedford Drive Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #11 | Rock Ferry Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #15 | Well Lane Primary School, Birkenhead | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Inadequate |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #10 | Woodlands Primary School, Birkenhead | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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