Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolBidston Avenue Primary School
Inspection, results, pupils and attendance side by side in Birkenhead.
Summary of the comparison
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School and Bidston Avenue Primary School are primary schools in Birkenhead.
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School was judged Good and Bidston Avenue Primary School was judged Good.
The share of pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 has risen at Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (60.0% in 2022-23, 73.0% in 2024-25).
Side-by-side comparison
| Measure | BirkenheadHoly Cross Catholic Primary School | BirkenheadBidston Avenue Primary School | England average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Our score | C55/100 | Not scored | |
| Local ranking | 33rd of 81 in Wirral | Not ranked | |
| Inspection | Ofsted: Good | Ofsted: Good | |
| School type | Voluntary aided school | Academy converter | |
| Phase | Primary | Primary | |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed | |
| Pupils on roll | 181 | Not reported | |
| Capacity | 210 | 403 | |
| Location | Birkenhead, CH41 7DU | Birkenhead, CH41 0DQ | |
| Key Stage 2 (SATs) | |||
| Reading, writing & maths at expected standard | 73.0% | Not reported | 62.0% |
| At higher standard | 0.0% | Not reported | 8.0% |
| Reading average scaled score | 105.0 | Not reported | 106.0 |
| Maths average scaled score | 106.0 | Not reported | 105.0 |
| Pupils | |||
| Pupils in the census | 181 | Not reported | |
| Free school meals (ever 6) | 81.6% | Not reported | |
| English as an additional language | 21.0% | Not reported | |
| SEN support | 28.2% | Not reported | |
| SEN with an EHC plan | 2.8% | Not reported | |
| Attendance | |||
| Overall absence | 7.1% | Not reported | 6.2% |
| Persistent absence | 19.7% | Not reported | 15.8% |
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