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Bedford Drive Primary School

Wirral, CH42 6RTPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
37%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
39 1st-choice / 44 places
Ranking
#12,825
of 13,686 nationally

About Bedford Drive Primary School

Bedford Drive Primary School is a state primary in Wirral that is genuinely oversubscribed, a clear signal of local demand. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 77 applications for 44 places, with 39 of those coming as first preferences. That is an oversubscription ratio of 1.75, meaning nearly two families apply for every spot. The school currently has 432 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, so it is operating slightly above its official limit. Demographically, the school serves a notably high-needs community: 51.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average for primary schools, which typically sits around 23-24%. This context is important when reading the school's academic results, as it suggests a staff team experienced in supporting children from a wide range of backgrounds. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, with nursery provision available from age three.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBedford Drive, Bedford Drive Primary, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH42 6RT
HeadteacherLaura Horton
Local AuthorityWirral
Number of Pupils432
Free School Meals (FSM)51.3%
School Capacity432 / 420 (103% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sports HallPlaying FieldsLibraryGymnasiumICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

Cross CountryTennisFootballRounders

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubBook ClubFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Bedford Drive Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.