Schools in Birkenhead
21 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prenton High School for Girls Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Birkenhead Park School Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement (2023) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (14)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Drive Primary School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Bidston Avenue Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2022) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Rock Ferry Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2020 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Woodchurch Road Academy Academy sponsor led | Most areas: Expected standard (2025) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Woodlands Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Well Lane Primary School Academy sponsor led | Inadequate (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Co-op Academy Portland Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Devonshire Park Primary School Community school | Standards maintained (2024) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | Standards maintained (2025) | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| The Priory Parish CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | No overall grade (2025) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (5)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizons Independent School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 11–16 | — |
| IMPACT Northwest Schools Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 11–16 | — |
| Kilgarth School Community special school | Standards maintained (2024) | 11–16 | — |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Further education | No Ofsted rating | 16+ | — |
| Wirral Wrap Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 11–16 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.