Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School
85%
Capacity
200
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School
Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wirral community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 200 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 234 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nicola Tweddle, it falls under Wirral local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 29% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13331st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 58th out of 64 in Wirral.
Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 41 applications for 24 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School include Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Forest School, Gymnasium, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Swimming, Athletics, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Choir, Eco Club, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 59.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wirral, Birkenhead Christ Church CofE 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Mount Grove, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 2UJ |
| Headteacher | Nicola Tweddle |
| Local Authority | Wirral |
| Number of Pupils | 200 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 59.6% |
| School Capacity | 200 / 234 (85% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (29%)
13331st of 13,686
Nationally
2001st of 2,065
In North West
58th of 64
In Wirral
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
29%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
43%
'23/24
29%
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
41
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 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
Mount Grove, Birkenhead
Wirral, CH41 2UJ
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