St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead
63%
Capacity
265
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Wirral community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 265 pupils on roll, operating at 63% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead "Good", the school is led by headteacher Alex Turner, it falls under Wirral local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12357th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 51st out of 64 in Wirral.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead is a popular choice with families — it received 60 applications for 30 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 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, Severe Learning Difficulty and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead include Art Studios, Library, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Cricket, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Choir, Film Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wirral, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Woodchurch Road, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 5UT |
| Headteacher | Alex Turner |
| Local Authority | Wirral |
| Number of Pupils | 265 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.8% |
| School Capacity | 265 / 420 (63% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (41%)
12357th of 13,686
Nationally
1831st of 2,065
In North West
51st of 64
In Wirral
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
41%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
46%
'23/24
41%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
60
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
37 families put this school as their 1st choice (62% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Woodchurch Road, Prenton
Wirral, CH43 5UT
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