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Brookdale Primary School

Wirral, CH49 1SEPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
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Ranking
Not ranked

About Brookdale Primary School

Brookdale Primary School holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained consistently across its two most recent inspections. The most recent graded inspection took place in 2012, and an ungraded visit in 2022 confirmed that the school continues to meet the standard for Good. In that 2022 visit, inspectors noted that leadership and management remain Good, and the school’s overall effectiveness has not slipped. For parents focused on academic outcomes, the key metric is Key Stage 2 performance. Brookdale’s pupils achieve above the Wirral local authority average of 53 in the KS2 SATs, placing the school in a strong position locally. This is particularly notable given that only six out of 90 primary schools in the borough are rated Outstanding, meaning Brookdale sits comfortably among the better-performing Good schools in the area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressEscolme Drive, WIRRAL, Wirral, CH49 1SE
HeadteacherKate Ball
Local AuthorityWirral
Number of Pupils250
Free School Meals (FSM)12.9%
School Capacity250 / 210 (119% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Jun 2022
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (8 Jun 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 30 Oct 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Outdoor PlaygroundLibraryPlaying FieldsArt StudiosMusic RoomsSports HallForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

CricketCross CountryAthleticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

GardeningEco ClubArt ClubBook ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: brookdaleprimaryschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brookdale Primary School

Brookdale 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.