The Priory Parish CofE Primary School
Birkenhead, CH41 4HS · Wirral · primary school
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66th 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 — 2.0/10 against 223 of them, against 1.2/10 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 | 46.0 · 14 | 62% | 0.85 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Priory Parish CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.0% 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%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 179 pupils against a stated capacity of 250. 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 in reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available within the breakfast and after-school clubs?
What Ofsted said about The Priory Parish CofE Primary School
Overview
The Priory Parish CofE Primary School is described as a "happy and nurturing" environment where pupils "enjoy learning and playing" and demonstrate care for one another. Since the previous inspection, the school has made significant improvements to its curriculum and leadership, resulting in positive outcomes for most pupils. However, the report highlights that inconsistent curriculum planning in some subjects and persistent attendance issues continue to hinder the full potential of certain learners.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and effectively prepares pupils for the next steps in their education, with particular success in early years provision.
- Staff possess "strong knowledge" of their subjects and successfully check for gaps in pupils’ understanding to ensure learning builds on prior knowledge.
- The reading curriculum is "well designed," ensuring that pupils who struggle receive necessary support and typically become "fluent and accurate readers" by Year 1.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported to follow the whole curriculum "successfully, alongside their classmates."
- Experienced governors have provided "much-needed stability in leadership" and ensured staff workload is considered.
Areas to improve
- The school must improve attendance, as "too many pupils are too often absent," causing them to miss essential learning and achieve less than they could.
- In a small number of subjects, key knowledge is not explicitly identified, meaning pupils "struggle to make connections with previous learning" and their knowledge lacks depth.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 46% |
| 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
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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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