Bedford Drive Primary School
103%
Capacity
432
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Bedford Drive Primary School
Bedford Drive Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Wirral community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 432 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (103% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Bedford Drive Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Laura Horton, it falls under Wirral local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 37% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12825th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 52nd out of 64 in Wirral.
Bedford Drive Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 77 applications for 44 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 39 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bedford Drive Primary School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Library, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Tennis, Football, Rounders, as well as clubs including Science Club, Book Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 51.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wirral, Bedford Drive Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Bedford Drive, Bedford Drive Primary, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH42 6RT |
| Headteacher | Laura Horton |
| Local Authority | Wirral |
| Number of Pupils | 432 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 51.3% |
| School Capacity | 432 / 420 (103% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (37%)
12825th of 13,686
Nationally
1911th of 2,065
In North West
52nd of 64
In Wirral
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
37%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
48%
'23/24
37%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed44
77
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
39 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bedford Drive, Bedford Drive Primary, Birkenhead
Wirral, CH42 6RT
Bedford Drive, Bedford Drive Primary, Birkenhead
Wirral, CH42 6RT
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