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Birkdale Primary School
Matlock Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 4EL, Sefton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.2 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
444
Capacity
410
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in KS2, where it ranks in the top 3% of schools nationally for expected levels in reading, writing, and maths. However, only 3% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able learners. Parent satisfaction and community engagement appear to be strong, making it a solid choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 5 March 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 30% | Bottom 3% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.6%
White Other6.1%
Mixed Other2.0%
Asian Indian1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Other0.2%
Location
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53.63157, -3.00551 · PR8 4EL
School details
Local authoritySefton
RegionNorth West
URN104860
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.birkdaleprimary.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Birkdale Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Birkdale Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 March 2014.
Is Birkdale Primary School a good school?
Birkdale Primary School scores 9.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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