Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Birkenhead, CH41 8DU · Wirral · primary school
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56th 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 — 0.5/10 against 1,800 of them, against 0.7/10 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 | 36.0 · 6 | 40% | 0.22 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 36.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, 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 (0.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 436 pupils against a stated capacity of 500. 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 literacy and numeracy? What specific interventions are in place for those who did not reach the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing these attainment gaps?
What Ofsted said about Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Overview
Pupils arrive happy and keen to start their day, benefiting from positive relationships with staff and a welcoming atmosphere. Leaders have driven considerable improvements in achievement through an ambitious, well-ordered curriculum that supports all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The school maintains high expectations for behaviour and personal development, with pupils engaging enthusiastically in learning and community activities.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious for all pupils" and "well ordered," helping learners build and deepen knowledge over time.
- Reading is a high priority, with a "well ordered" phonics approach that ensures pupils become "confident and fluent readers."
- Pupils benefit from a "well-ordered personal development curriculum," learning about health, different faiths, and modern life in Britain.
- Staff are positive about working at the school, with leaders mindful of "staff’s workload and well-being."
- Parents and carers were "very positive" about their child’s experience at the school.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers have strategies to check that pupils are "knowing and remembering more over time," as current methods miss gaps in retained knowledge.
- Leaders should ensure all staff "abide by the agreed approach to managing pupils’ behaviour," as inconsistent application occasionally disrupts learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving up-to-date training to spot risks and reporting concerns quickly so leaders can take prompt action.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 34% |
| 2024/25 | 36% |
| 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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