Birkdale Primary School
Southport, PR8 4EL · Sefton · primary school
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54th of 69 primary schools in Sefton we can score, 74 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,027 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8/10 among them, against 1.3/10 nationally. 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 | 30.0 · 3 | 40% | 0.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Birkdale Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 30.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 3.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8 out of 10 among them, against 1.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 430 pupils against a stated capacity of 410. 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
Since the results for the higher standard are below the national median, what specific support is available for pupils aiming to stretch beyond the expected level?
What Ofsted said about Birkdale Primary School
Overview
Birkdale Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a “caring and welcoming” environment where pupils feel valued. The report highlights a strong sense of community, with staff fostering a “supportive learning atmosphere” that enables all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to succeed.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from an “ambitious curriculum” that is “meaningful and interesting,” with careful planning of what and when they learn.
- Staff are “knowledgeable” and “adept at bringing lessons to life,” using clear explanations and subject-specific vocabulary.
- Reading is “at the heart of the curriculum,” with a “consistently high standard” of phonics implementation leading to secure reading knowledge.
- “Pupil voice is a strong feature,” with students actively contributing to curriculum development and feeling that adults “listen to them.”
- Staff morale is high, with leaders taking into account workload and well-being, while governors “challenge and support the school successfully.”
Areas to improve
- In subjects with recent curriculum changes, some pupils do not remember prior learning well enough; the school should ensure staff design activities that help pupils “remember more and build on what they have learned in the past.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 30% |
| 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
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