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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead

Woodchurch Road, Oxton, Prenton, CH43 5UT

A Good-rated primary school in Prenton where 68% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy sponsor led

Roman Catholic

Pupils

265

Ages

4-11

FSM

15.8%

Capacity

420

Ofsted

Good

Nov 2022

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

86.0%

Writing

74.0%

Maths

78.0%

RWM Combined

68.0%

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About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead is a primary school in Prenton, Wirral. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 68% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 265 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Woodchurch Road, Prenton, CH43 5UT | More schools in Wirral

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2022 — Good
Nov 2017 — Requires improvement (predecessor: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead

What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead's Ofsted rating?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead's latest exam results?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead: KS2 2024/25: 68% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead located?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead is a primary school in Prenton, Wirral (CH43 5UT).

How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead has around 265 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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