Bedford Drive Primary School
Birkenhead, CH42 6RT · Wirral · primary school
Check the area around this school
48th of 74 primary schools in Wirral we can score, 90 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.3/10 against 1,217 of them, against 1.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 38.0 · 7 | 40% | 0.27 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bedford Drive Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.3 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art, French Culture, Eco, Band, Chess, and Board Games Clubs, alongside Homework and Times Tables support. Sports include multi-sports, gymnastics, athletics, cross country, basketball, team games, judo, and fencing. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 406 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment from the current 38.0%?
What Ofsted said about Bedford Drive Primary School
Overview
Bedford Drive Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. Pupils are described as proud to attend, feeling ‘safe and well cared for’, with staff who are ‘always there to help them’. The school fosters a positive community where leaders have built ‘strong links with local organisations’ and parents.
Strengths
- Staff set ‘high expectations’ and pupils behave well, being ‘polite and respectful’ with bullying described as ‘rare’.
- Reading is a clear priority; staff are ‘trained well’ and ensure pupils who fall behind receive ‘appropriate support so that they catch up’.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is ‘highly effective’, with staff equipped to ‘identify the needs of pupils with SEND precisely’.
- Leaders are ‘considerate of staff well-being and workload’, creating a supportive environment for employees.
- Governors provide ‘appropriate challenge to leaders’ and help check progress against the school’s priorities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ‘finalise their curriculum thinking’ in a small number of subjects where teachers are not yet clear about the knowledge pupils should learn, leading to ‘small gaps in their knowledge’.
- Staff require better support to ‘adapt how they deliver the curriculum for pupils with SEND’ in some subjects, as current methods sometimes ‘hinder these pupils in their learning’.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, with staff receiving regular training to recognise risks and provide ‘effective early support’ to vulnerable children.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 37% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
Saved schools live on this device only — no account, no tracking. Visit the school's website
Loading full school details…
Similar schools nearby
Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.
Every school within 2.5 miles of CH42 6RT, with results, demand and deadlines — area report →
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT