Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 1 November 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 15th of 81 primary schools in Wirral. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 68% of pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead?

Applications for Reception places at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead

Woodchurch Road, Oxton, Prenton, CH43 5UT

Local ranking15th of 81 primary schools in Wirral

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 1 November 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 68.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 8.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 86.0%
Writing (Expected): 74.0%
Maths (Expected): 78.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 76.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 50

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 265
Boys: 124 (52%)
Girls: 113 (48%)
Capacity: 420 (56% full)
SEND: 12.4%
FSM Eligible: 17.0%
EAL: 19.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.1%
SEN Support: 11.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 12.3
Budget per Pupil: £6,392/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 14.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 73.2%
Asian Indian: 10.9%
Mixed Other: 4.5%
Other: 3.8%
White Other: 3.0%
White Irish: 1.5%
Asian Other: 1.5%
Black African: 1.1%

73.2%

White British

10.9%

Asian Indian

4.5%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01516526781

schooloffice@stjosephs-birkenhead.wirral.sch.uk

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Woodchurch Road

Prenton, North West

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Administrative

URN: 146088
UKPRN: 10068061
Establishment No.: 2004
Trust: HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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