Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School
94%
Capacity
470
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Wirral community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 470 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 500 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Murphy, it falls under Wirral local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 34% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13004th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 53rd out of 64 in Wirral.
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 80 applications for 59 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 63 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School include Dining Hall, Library, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Gymnastics, Athletics, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 40.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wirral, Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Price Street, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 8DU |
| Headteacher | Sarah Murphy |
| Local Authority | Wirral |
| Number of Pupils | 470 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 40.7% |
| School Capacity | 470 / 500 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (34%)
13004th of 13,686
Nationally
1943rd of 2,065
In North West
53rd of 64
In Wirral
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
34%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
45%
'23/24
34%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
80
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
63 families put this school as their 1st choice (79% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Price Street, Birkenhead
Wirral, CH41 8DU
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