How many pupils does Birkdale Primary School have?

Birkdale Primary School has 444 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Birkdale Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

30% of pupils at Birkdale Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Birkdale Primary School?

Birkdale Primary School is located at Matlock Road, Southport, Sefton, PR8 4EL.

Birkdale Primary School

Matlock Road, Southport, Sefton, PR8 4EL

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

30%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

444

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Birkdale Primary School

Birkdale Primary School is a community school in Southport, Sefton, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 444 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 30% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 22.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Sefton →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 444 / 410 (108%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

22.8%

Free school meals

7.7%

EAL

2.3%

SEN support

13.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

30%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

102

Avg reading score

102

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.2%

Overall absence

17.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

16.3

Teachers (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

26.6

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

14.81

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.6 vs 2023/24

£49,002

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 16% on leadership pay

↑ +£297 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,559

Spend per pupil

£6,691

Income per pupil

47%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Matlock Road, Southport, Sefton, PR8 4EL
Phone: 01704567516
Headteacher: Nick Sheeran
Website: http://www.birkdaleprimary.com

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Birkdale Primary School?: Birkdale Primary School is a community school in Southport, Sefton, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Birkdale Primary School have?: Birkdale Primary School has 444 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Birkdale Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 30% of pupils at Birkdale Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Birkdale Primary School?: Birkdale Primary School is located at Matlock Road, Southport, Sefton, PR8 4EL.

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