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Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School

Wirral, CH41 2UJPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
29%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
21 1st-choice / 24 places
Ranking
#13,331
of 13,686 nationally

About Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School

Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 41 applications for just 24 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.71. Of those applications, 21 were first-preference choices, and all 21 first-preference families received an offer. This level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the Wirral area, even though the school doesn't publish a parent recommendation percentage. The school is a Church of England primary for children aged 3 to 11, with a nursery provision on site. Headteacher Nicola Tweddle leads a school of 200 pupils, which is slightly below its capacity of 234. A notable 59.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average, indicating a diverse intake. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2023, rated it Good overall, with Good across all five categories including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressMount Grove, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 2UJ
HeadteacherNicola Tweddle
Local AuthorityWirral
Number of Pupils200
Free School Meals (FSM)59.6%
School Capacity200 / 234 (85% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Nov 2023
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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, 1 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallSports HallForest SchoolGymnasiumLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

GymnasticsSwimmingAthleticsNetballCross CountryRounders

Clubs & Activities

GardeningChoirEco ClubScience ClubFilm ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:30

Source: christchurchbirkenhead.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Birkenhead Christ Church CofE 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.