Irby Primary School
URN: 105025 • Wirral CH61 4UR
Overview
- Name
- Irby Primary School
- URN
- 105025
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Richard Dixon (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Coombe Road, Wirral CH61 4UR
Summary
      Irby Primary School is a mixed community primary school located in Wirral, accommodating 223 pupils with a capacity of the same number. The school is committed to creating a supportive learning environment where every child is valued. The ethos is centred around kindness, hard work, and perseverance, fostering a culture of positive reinforcement to help children unlock their potential.
The curriculum at Irby Primary follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, focusing on play-based learning across seven areas of development. Foundation classes, such as Red Class, offer a stimulating environment where children can explore and learn through hands-on experiences, including outdoor activities in their designated forest area.
The school prioritises the well-being of its students, providing high levels of pastoral care and support for special educational needs. With a strong emphasis on building positive relationships and developing self-worth, Irby Primary School encourages active participation in both academic and extracurricular activities, preparing children for a well-rounded future.
      The curriculum at Irby Primary follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, focusing on play-based learning across seven areas of development. Foundation classes, such as Red Class, offer a stimulating environment where children can explore and learn through hands-on experiences, including outdoor activities in their designated forest area.
The school prioritises the well-being of its students, providing high levels of pastoral care and support for special educational needs. With a strong emphasis on building positive relationships and developing self-worth, Irby Primary School encourages active participation in both academic and extracurricular activities, preparing children for a well-rounded future.
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Nearby alternatives
- Great Meols Primary School (76.8)
- West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School (76.4)
- Town Lane Infant School (74.6)
- Town Lane Infant School (74.4)
- Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School (74.2)
Key details
- LA
- Wirral
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 223
- Pupils
- 223
- Boys
- 116
- Girls
- 107
- FSM %
- 3.60
- Open date
- Close date
- 2024-03-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 223 | 116 | 107 | 223 | 3.60 | 
| 2024-09-11 | 223 | 116 | 107 | 223 | 3.60 | 
| 2023-09-11 | 220 | 114 | 106 | 220 | 5.50 | 
| 2022-09-11 | 220 | 114 | 106 | 220 | 5.50 | 
| 2021-09-11 | 215 | 112 | 103 | 220 | 7.40 | 
| 2020-09-11 | 220 | 118 | 102 | 210 | 6.80 | 
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