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
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.
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.
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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