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Irby Primary School

Coombe Road, Wirral, Wirral, CH61 4UR

Good

Inspected 11 July 2023

Good
Ofsted
70%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
2–11
Ages
251
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Irby Primary School

Irby Primary School is an academy converter in Wirral, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 251 pupils on roll. It is part of OAK TREES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 July 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Wirral →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 2–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
251 / 220 (114%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
11 July 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

4%
Free school meals
1.2%
EAL
0.8%
SEN support
13.9%
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)

70%
Expected standard (RWM)
6%
Higher standard (RWM)
107
Avg reading score
106
Avg maths score

Attendance

3.3%
Overall absence
3.2%
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.

8.3
Teachers (FTE)
28.6
Pupils per teacher
8.75
Teaching assistants (FTE)
£53,392
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 30% on leadership pay
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
2.8
Leadership (FTE)

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£5,937
Spend per pupil
£6,367
Income per pupil
46%
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
Coombe Road, Wirral, Wirral, CH61 4UR
Phone
01516482944
Headteacher
Nicola McHale

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Irby Primary School?
Irby Primary School is an academy converter in Wirral, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does Irby Primary School have?
Irby Primary School has 251 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Irby Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Irby Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 July 2023).
How does Irby Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
70% of pupils at Irby Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Irby Primary School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Irby Primary School is part of OAK TREES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Irby Primary School?
Irby Primary School is located at Coombe Road, Wirral, Wirral, CH61 4UR.

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