Brackenwood Junior School
82%
Capacity
197
Pupils
N/A
Demand
About Brackenwood Junior School
Brackenwood Junior School holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, a grade it has maintained consistently across both its recent inspections. The school’s most telling academic metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which stands at 60%. This places Brackenwood 24th out of 64 primary schools in Wirral, putting it in the top half of the local authority. It also outperforms the Wirral average of 53% for Key Stage 2 combined expected standards. While the school’s national ranking is in the bottom 50% of all primary schools, its local position is solid, and the data suggests a reliable, above-average performance for the area.
Digging into the individual subjects, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in maths, with an average scaled score of 105. Reading saw 76% at the expected level, also with an average score of 105, while writing had the highest expected rate at 81%. The proportion of pupils achieving the higher standard in all three subjects combined is 8%, which is modest but in line with the school’s overall profile. The Ofsted inspection report rated all five key areas — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and overall effectiveness — as Good. The previous inspection in 2015 also awarded Good for overall effectiveness and leadership, so the school has maintained a steady standard over time without any dips.
The school has a capacity of 240 but currently houses 197 pupils, meaning it is not oversubscribed, which could be a practical advantage for families seeking a place. It offers a range of facilities including a sports hall, gymnasium, ICT suite and a chapel, and runs clubs such as choir, gardening and coding. Sports on offer include tennis, swimming and netball. Brackenwood provides support for a wide range of special educational needs, including a resourced provision, and covers areas from dyslexia to autistic spectrum disorder. With 19.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse intake. It is a junior school for ages 7 to 11, so families will need to consider infant provision separately — the nearest Outstanding-rated school is Brackenwood Infant School, just 0.2 km away.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 7 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Norbury Avenue, Wirral, Wirral, CH63 2HH |
| Headteacher | Sarah Lees |
| Local Authority | Wirral |
| Number of Pupils | 197 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.3% |
| School Capacity | 197 / 240 (82% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7713th of 13,686
Nationally
1093rd of 2,065
In North West
24th of 64
In Wirral
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
59%
'23/24
60%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:30
Breakfast club
07:45-08:55
After-school care
15:30-18:00
Source: brackenwood-junior.wirral.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British91.4%
- Mixed3.5%
- White (other)2.5%
- Asian1.5%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
13
Total schools
9
Oversubscribed
9
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Norbury Avenue, Wirral
Wirral, CH63 2HH
Journey to School
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