Best 3 Primary schools in Birkenhead – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School (Primary) in Birkenhead; St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School (Primary) in Birkenhead; Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School (Primary) in Birkenhead — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School, St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School and Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School. They are primary phase and voluntary aided school type located around Birkenhead, Merseyside. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School), published Mar 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School (Mar 2024). average roll around ≈ 300, combined total ≈ 900, typical FSM 50–55%, range 40–45%–55–60%; all under Wirral local authority.

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Attribute	Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School CH41 2UJ	St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School CH41 2TD	Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School CH41 8DU
Phase / Type	Primary • Voluntary aided school	Primary • Voluntary aided school	Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location	Birkenhead Merseyside CH41 2UJ	Birkenhead Merseyside CH41 2TD	Birkenhead Merseyside CH41 8DU
Latest Ofsted	2 1 Mar 2024	2 12 Nov 2023	2 2 Feb 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	55–60% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	234	256	500
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Wirral (344)	Wirral (344)	Wirral (344)
Website	www.christchurchbirkenhead.com	www.stwerburghswirral.co.uk	www.ourlady-saintedwards.co.uk
Telephone	01516521278	01516478404	01516523366
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School

CH41 2UJ

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Birkenhead
Merseyside
CH41 2UJ
Ofsted: 2 1 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 55–60% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Wirral (344)
Website: www.christchurchbirkenhead.com
Telephone: 01516521278

St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School

CH41 2TD

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Birkenhead
Merseyside
CH41 2TD
Ofsted: 2 12 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Wirral (344)
Website: www.stwerburghswirral.co.uk
Telephone: 01516478404

Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School

CH41 8DU

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Birkenhead
Merseyside
CH41 8DU
Ofsted: 2 2 Feb 2023
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Wirral (344)
Website: www.ourlady-saintedwards.co.uk
Telephone: 01516523366

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.