Cathcart Street Primary School
82%
Capacity
224
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Cathcart Street Primary School
Cathcart Street Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Wirral community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 224 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 274 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Cathcart Street Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Catherine Cookson, it falls under Wirral local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 31% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13215th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 55th out of 64 in Wirral.
Cathcart Street Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 31 applications for 22 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Cathcart Street Primary School include Sports Hall, Library, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Forest School, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Tennis, Swimming, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Choir, Film Club, Eco Club, Drama and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 78.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wirral, Cathcart Street Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Dover Close, Birkenhead, Wirral, Wirral, CH41 3JY |
| Headteacher | Catherine Cookson |
| Local Authority | Wirral |
| Number of Pupils | 224 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 78.1% |
| School Capacity | 224 / 274 (82% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (31%)
13215th of 13,686
Nationally
1969th of 2,065
In North West
55th of 64
In Wirral
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
31%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
23%
'23/24
31%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
31
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (71% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Dover Close, Birkenhead, Wirral
Wirral, CH41 3JY
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