West Kirby Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Wirral, North West CH48 5EQ · Wirral
#160 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#1263 of 15,697 nationally
About West Kirby Primary School
West Kirby Primary School is a local authority primary located in Wirral, in the Wirral local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 297 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 86.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 160th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (95th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (68th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 297; capacity filled 114.7%.
There are 72 schools in Wirral; West Kirby Primary School ranks 14th of 69 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)81%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)23%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)14.1%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Kirby Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 297
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 14.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 114.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 81%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 23%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near West Kirby Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
West Kirby Grammar School
Wirral · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,181 students · 120 m away
West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School
Wirral · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
420 students · 1.2 km away
Black Horse Hill Infant School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
102 students · 1.4 km away
Black Horse Hill Junior School
Wirral · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
169 students · 1.4 km away
Hilbre High School
Wirral · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,154 students · 1.5 km away
Avalon School
Wirral · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
104 students · 1.6 km away
Calday Grange Grammar School
Wirral · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,493 students · 1.8 km away
Hoylake Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Wirral · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
288 students · 2.1 km away
Great Meols Primary School
Wirral · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
450 students · 3.5 km away
Greasby Infant School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
196 students · 4.1 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Maryport CofE Primary School
Maryport · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
297 students
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
298 students
Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School
Rochdale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
298 students
Waterfoot Primary School
Rossendale · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
296 students
Crawshawbooth Primary School
Rossendale · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
296 students
Barnston Primary School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
299 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Kirby Primary School a good school?
West Kirby Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 86.3 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #160 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Kirby Primary School rank in North West?
West Kirby Primary School ranks #160 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #1263 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Kirby Primary School?
West Kirby Primary School had 297 students in 2025.
Is West Kirby Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
West Kirby Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near West Kirby Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Kirby Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.