Rock Ferry Primary School
93%
Capacity
320
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Rock Ferry Primary School
Rock Ferry Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Wirral community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 320 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 345 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Rock Ferry Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sara Radley, it falls under Wirral local authority.
Rock Ferry Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 48 applications for 35 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Rock Ferry Primary School include Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cross Country, Athletics, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Film Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 63.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wirral, Rock Ferry 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Ionic Street, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH42 2BL |
| Headteacher | Sara Radley |
| Local Authority | Wirral |
| Number of Pupils | 320 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 63.7% |
| School Capacity | 320 / 345 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Feb 2020Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (27 Feb 2020): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Jun 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed35
48
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ionic Street, Birkenhead
Wirral, CH42 2BL
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