Brookhurst Primary School
About Brookhurst Primary School
Brookhurst Primary School in Wirral is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 3 to 11, currently home to 211 children against a capacity of 242, so there is some room to grow. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 11.4%, which is worth noting in the local context, though a direct LA average for FSM isn't available here. The school is clearly popular with local families: for the 2025/26 admissions round, it received 79 applications for just 30 places, with 31 of those as first preferences and 28 offers made to first-preference applicants. That works out at an oversubscription ratio of 2.63, meaning nearly three children applied for every place. The headteacher is Stephen Williams, and the school has no religious character. It also offers nursery provision, so it can take children from age three, which may be a practical consideration for parents looking for a single-site option through to Year 6.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 29 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Feb 2024Source: Ofsted, 19 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:20
Source: brookhurst.wirral.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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