Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School

URN: 105086 • Birkenhead CH41 8DU

Overview

Name
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School
URN
105086
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
52.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Sarah Murphy (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01516523366
Website
Visit
Address
Price Street, Birkenhead CH41 8DU

Summary

Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, located in Birkenhead, is a voluntary aided primary school with a current enrolment of 470 pupils. The school is dedicated to the holistic education of children, focusing on spiritual, moral, intellectual, and social development. The ethos is rooted in Catholic values, encouraging students to grow into confident and independent individuals who contribute positively to their community.

The school offers a varied curriculum complemented by a range of extracurricular activities aimed at nurturing each child's unique talents. Religious education is a significant aspect of the school’s mission, with opportunities for students to participate in Mass and receive sacraments such as Reconciliation and Eucharist. The school collaborates closely with parents to support their children's spiritual journeys, inviting them to engage in school celebrations and church activities.

With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students, Our Lady and St Edward's fosters a welcoming environment where every child feels valued and supported. The school is an integral part of the local parish community, working alongside the parish priest to enhance the religious life of the school.

Key details

LA
Wirral
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
500
Pupils
470
Boys
221
Girls
249
FSM %
40.70
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-12-01
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Merseyside

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 470 221 249 500 40.70
2024-09-11 483 229 254 500 40.90
2023-09-11 479 242 237 500 41.30
2022-09-11 479 242 237 500 41.30
2021-09-11 450 223 227 500 37.90
2020-09-11 469 232 237 500 34.50

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