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Brackenwood Infant School

Wirral, CH63 2HNPrimaryAges 4–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
47 1st-choice / 50 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Brackenwood Infant School

Brackenwood Infant School stands out sharply against the Wirral local authority average for primary schools. While the LA average for Key Stage 2 attainment sits at 53, Brackenwood doesn't even serve pupils up to that age range — it caters for children aged 4 to 7, so its performance is measured differently. What does set it apart is its Ofsted rating. The school was judged Outstanding in its most recent graded inspection in 2023, placing it among just six outstanding primary schools out of 90 in the Wirral. That's a much smaller proportion than you'd typically find, and it suggests Brackenwood is punching well above its weight for an infant school. The school is also heavily oversubscribed: for 50 places in the 2025/26 intake, it received 113 applications, with 47 of those coming as first preferences. That 2.26 oversubscription ratio tells you local families are actively choosing it over other options, including the nearest outstanding alternative, Town Lane Infant School, which is only 0.7 km away.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPulford Road, Wirral, Wirral, CH63 2HN
HeadteacherC Mervyn
Local AuthorityWirral
Number of Pupils156
Free School Meals (FSM)17.3%
School Capacity156 / 190 (82% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 19 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sports HallPlaying FieldsArt StudiosLibraryMusic RoomsDining HallGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

SwimmingGymnasticsAthleticsCricketTennis

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubScience ClubCodingBook Club

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:20

Source: brackenwood-infant.wirral.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Brackenwood Infant School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.