St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School
93%
Capacity
237
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School
St Werburgh'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 237 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 256 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Johanna Flynn, it falls under Wirral local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 14% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13625th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 63rd out of 64 in Wirral.
St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 41 applications for 23 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School include Art Studios, Dining Hall, Library, Sensory Room, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Netball, Dance, Rounders, as well as clubs including Gardening, Eco Club, Art Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 51.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wirral, St Werburgh'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 | Park Grove, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 2TD |
| Headteacher | Johanna Flynn |
| Local Authority | Wirral |
| Number of Pupils | 237 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 51.4% |
| School Capacity | 237 / 256 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (14%)
13625th of 13,686
Nationally
2049th of 2,065
In North West
63rd of 64
In Wirral
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
14%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
40%
'23/24
14%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed23
41
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Park Grove, Birkenhead
Wirral, CH41 2TD
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