Rock Ferry Primary School

About Rock Ferry Primary School

Rock Ferry Primary School is an academy converter in Birkenhead, Wirral, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 320 pupils on roll. It is part of CHESHIRE ACADEMIES TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 28% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 62.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 16.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Wirral →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

320 / 345 (93%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

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

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

Ionic Street, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH42 2BL

Phone

01516451017

Headteacher

Sara Radley

Website

https://www.rockferry.wirral.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Rock Ferry Primary School?

Rock Ferry Primary School is an academy converter in Birkenhead, Wirral, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Rock Ferry Primary School have?

Rock Ferry Primary School has 320 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

28% of pupils at Rock Ferry Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Rock Ferry Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Rock Ferry Primary School is part of CHESHIRE ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Rock Ferry Primary School?

Rock Ferry Primary School is located at Ionic Street, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH42 2BL.