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Bedford Drive Primary School
Bedford Drive, Rock Ferry, Bedford Drive Primary, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 6RT, Wirral
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.6 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
432
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted in November 2022, this primary school demonstrates a commitment to quality education. While 38% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, it ranks in the top 94% of UK schools for expected outcomes, indicating strong performance relative to national averages. However, the percentage achieving higher standards is notably low at just 2%, suggesting room for improvement in pushing students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 15 November 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 38% | Bottom 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.3%
Asian Bangladeshi4.9%
Asian Other2.8%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
White Other1.4%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Black Other0.7%
Black African0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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53.36951, -3.02395 · CH42 6RT
School details
Local authorityWirral
RegionNorth West
URN104988
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Bedford Drive Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bedford Drive Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 November 2022.
Is Bedford Drive Primary School a good school?
Bedford Drive Primary School scores 11.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% 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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