Schools in Birkenhead, North West (2025)
16 schools · 5,426 students · 9 local authority, 7 academy · median Pupils on roll 301.
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Ranked schools in Birkenhead
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 139Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolBirkenhead · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 185 students
- 236Woodchurch Road AcademyBirkenhead · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 171 students
- 336Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary SchoolBirkenhead · Local authority Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 203 students
- 425St Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolBirkenhead · Local authority Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 247 students
- 523Prenton High School for GirlsBirkenhead · Academy Secondary38.9 Attainment 8 · 770 students
- 623Devonshire Park Primary SchoolBirkenhead · Local authority Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 413 students
- 721Birkenhead Park SchoolBirkenhead · Academy Secondary39.9 Attainment 8 · 731 students
- 819Woodlands Primary SchoolBirkenhead · Local authority Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 314 students
- 918St Werburgh's Catholic Primary SchoolBirkenhead · Local authority Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
- 1012Co-op Academy PortlandBirkenhead · Academy Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 227 students
- 1112Bedford Drive Primary SchoolBirkenhead · Local authority Primary38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 406 students
- 1212Bidston Avenue Primary SchoolBirkenhead · Academy Primary– · 446 students
- 1310Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary SchoolBirkenhead · Local authority Primary36% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 436 students
- 1410The Priory Parish CofE Primary SchoolBirkenhead · Local authority Primary46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 179 students
- 154Rock Ferry Primary SchoolBirkenhead · Academy Primary28% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 301 students
- 161Well Lane Primary SchoolBirkenhead · Academy Primary– · 187 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Birkenhead · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 39.4 Lower 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 185 |
| 2 | Woodchurch Road Academy Birkenhead · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 36.3 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 171 |
| 3 | Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School Birkenhead · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 35.7 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 203 |
| 4 | St Anne's Catholic Primary School Birkenhead · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 24.9 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 247 |
| 5 | Prenton High School for Girls Birkenhead · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 23.4 Lower 50% | 38.9 Attainment 8 | 770 |
| 6 | Devonshire Park Primary School Birkenhead · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 23.0 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 413 |
| 7 | Birkenhead Park School Birkenhead · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 20.8 Lower 50% | 39.9 Attainment 8 | 731 |
| 8 | Woodlands Primary School Birkenhead · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 19.1 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 314 |
| 9 | St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School Birkenhead · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 17.7 Lower 50% | 44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 210 |
| 10 | Co-op Academy Portland Birkenhead · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 12.3 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 227 |
| 11 | Bedford Drive Primary School Birkenhead · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 11.9 Lower 50% | 38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 406 |
| 12 | Bidston Avenue Primary School Birkenhead · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 11.9 Lower 50% | – | 446 |
| 13 | Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School Birkenhead · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 9.7 Lower 50% | 36% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 436 |
| 14 | The Priory Parish CofE Primary School Birkenhead · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 9.7 Lower 50% | 46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 179 |
| 15 | Rock Ferry Primary School Birkenhead · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 4.2 Lower 50% | 28% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 301 |
| 16 | Well Lane Primary School Birkenhead · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 1.1 Lower 50% | – | 187 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Birkenhead?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Birkenhead with a Success Index (England) of 39.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Birkenhead?
Birkenhead has 16 schools (14 primary, 2 secondary) educating 5,426 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Birkenhead?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Birkenhead is 301. Number of pupils in the latest school census.