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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead

Wirral, CH43 5UTPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
41%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
37 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#12,357
of 13,686 nationally

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Birkenhead is a state primary with a Roman Catholic character that currently teaches 265 pupils against a school capacity of 420, meaning it operates well below its physical maximum. This undersubscription is notable given that the school is actually oversubscribed for its 2025/26 Reception intake: it received 60 total applications for 30 places, with 37 first-preference applications resulting in 29 first-preference offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 15.8 per cent, which is broadly in line with the national average for primary schools and suggests a mixed socioeconomic intake. The school is mixed-gender and serves children aged 4 to 11, with nursery provision available for younger children. Headteacher Alex Turner leads a school that has a clear religious character, reflected in its on-site chapel, and the local area of Wirral offers a range of primary options, including six outstanding-rated schools within the local authority.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressWoodchurch Road, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 5UT
HeadteacherAlex Turner
Local AuthorityWirral
Number of Pupils265
Free School Meals (FSM)15.8%
School Capacity265 / 420 (63% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Art StudiosLibraryDining HallGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballNetballCricketAthleticsSwimmingTennisGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

GardeningChoirFilm ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySevere LearningMulti-Sensory

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:30

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

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.