St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead
URN: 146088 • Prenton CH43 5UT
Overview
- Name
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead
- URN
- 146088
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Trust
- HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alex Turner (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01516526781
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Woodchurch Road, Prenton CH43 5UT
Summary
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Birkenhead is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 265 pupils, set within a capacity of 420. The school is guided by its mission to "Love One Another," rooted in Catholic values and the example of St Joseph the Worker. The core values of Worship, Opportunity, Resilience, Knowledge, Enjoyment, and Respect are integral to the school's ethos, shaping both the educational environment and community interactions.
The curriculum at St Joseph's emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, encouraging academic excellence alongside personal development. Students are offered a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, creative clubs, and leadership roles such as Head Boy and Head Girl. The school also prioritizes inclusivity, providing nutritious meals that cater to diverse dietary needs.
St Joseph's fosters a supportive community where staff, parents, and pupils collaborate to create a nurturing atmosphere. The school encourages parental involvement and communication, ensuring that families are well-informed and engaged in their children's education.
The curriculum at St Joseph's emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, encouraging academic excellence alongside personal development. Students are offered a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, creative clubs, and leadership roles such as Head Boy and Head Girl. The school also prioritizes inclusivity, providing nutritious meals that cater to diverse dietary needs.
St Joseph's fosters a supportive community where staff, parents, and pupils collaborate to create a nurturing atmosphere. The school encourages parental involvement and communication, ensuring that families are well-informed and engaged in their children's education.
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Key details
- LA
- Wirral
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 265
- Boys
- 137
- Girls
- 128
- FSM %
- 15.80
- Open date
- 2018-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 265 | 137 | 128 | 420 | 15.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 278 | 132 | 146 | 420 | 13.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 314 | 161 | 153 | 420 | 14.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 314 | 161 | 153 | 420 | 14.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 348 | 184 | 164 | 420 | 12.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 350 | 182 | 168 | 420 | 12.10 |
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