Church Drive Primary School
Wirral, CH62 5EF · Wirral · primary school
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14th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.6/10 against 2,325 of them, against 6.4/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Church Drive Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% 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 10.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access Rocksteady Music Lessons, girls' football, athletics, and multi-sports. Trips include visits to Barstondale and Robinwood. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 323 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 curriculum support pupils who are working towards the higher standard? What specific support is available during the transition from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2?
What Ofsted said about Church Drive Primary School
Overview
Church Drive Primary School is judged to be ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ early years provision. The report describes a school where pupils ‘enjoy school’ and feel safe within a ‘kind and considerate school community’. Leaders have established high expectations, resulting in resilient learners who take pride in their work and contribute actively to school life.
Strengths
- The early years provision is ‘Outstanding’, providing children with a ‘flying start’ and preparing them well for key stage 1 through ‘consistently high-quality learning and play’.
- Leaders have designed a curriculum that carefully sequences knowledge, helping pupils ‘build on earlier learning’ and talk confidently about what they know in most subjects.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; staff teach phonics ‘consistently well’, enabling most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to become ‘confident, fluent readers’.
- Support for pupils with SEND is ‘well planned and carefully delivered’, with leaders being ‘tenacious’ in securing external help, ensuring these pupils follow the same curriculum as their peers.
- Behaviour is excellent, with pupils being ‘very well mannered and polite’, while persistent absence has ‘decreased significantly’ due to comprehensive leadership actions.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers are not clear about the most important knowledge pupils should learn, meaning work does not always enable them to ‘understand and retain key knowledge sufficiently well’. Leaders should ensure all teachers have the skills to deliver the curriculum effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with the team swiftly identifying at-risk pupils and ensuring staff are well trained to keep children safe both in school and online.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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