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Brackenwood Infant School

Wirral, CH63 2HN · Wirral · primary school

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Ofsted: Outstanding · 2023 Inspected 2 years ago Mixed Primary

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What Ofsted said about Brackenwood Infant School

Inspection report dated 20 December 2023

Overview

Brackenwood Infant School is described as an "incredibly welcoming place to learn" where pupils are "happy and proud" to attend. The report highlights that children "blossom" at the school, becoming "confident, articulate learners" who achieve "exceptionally well" across all areas of provision.

Strengths

  • The curriculum is "meticulously crafted" and "aspirational," ensuring pupils "achieve exceptionally well" and develop "secure reading knowledge" through a high-standard phonics programme.
  • Pupils display "exemplary" conduct, showing "self-control" and acting with "care and consideration for others," while modelling the school’s values daily.
  • Staff provide "highly effective and well-tailored support," particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they "achieve highly."
  • Leaders and governors collaborate closely to drive "continuous improvements," with staff feeling "valued" due to the support and training they receive.
  • An "exceptionally well-designed enrichment programme" offers opportunities such as learning Spanish, judo, and musical theatre, enhancing personal development.

Areas to improve

  • The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Demand
×0.92
1st prefs per place, 2026/27
Free school meals
21%
vs 25% across England

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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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