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Devonshire Park Primary School

Temple Road, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH42 9JX

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
47%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
3–11
Ages
431
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About Devonshire Park Primary School

Devonshire Park Primary School is a community school in Birkenhead, Wirral, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 431 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 42.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Wirral →
School Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
431 / 520 (83%)
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.

42.4%
Free school meals
9%
EAL
8.6%
SEN support
21.4%
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)

47%
Expected standard (RWM)
6%
Higher standard (RWM)
106
Avg reading score
102
Avg maths score

Attendance

7.4%
Overall absence
19.4%
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.

25.6
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +2.3 vs 2023/24
17.3
Pupils per teacher
↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24
29.13
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +2.6 vs 2023/24
£40,928
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 8% on leadership pay
↑ +£1,335 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2
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.

£8,231
Spend per pupil
£7,690
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
Temple Road, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH42 9JX
Phone
01516089243
Headteacher
Ian Hunt

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Devonshire Park Primary School?
Devonshire Park Primary School is a community school in Birkenhead, Wirral, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Devonshire Park Primary School have?
Devonshire Park Primary School has 431 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Devonshire Park Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
47% of pupils at Devonshire Park Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Devonshire Park Primary School?
Devonshire Park Primary School is located at Temple Road, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH42 9JX.

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