Rock Ferry Primary School
URN: 150115 • Birkenhead CH42 2BL
Overview
- Name
- Rock Ferry Primary School
- URN
- 150115
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- CHESHIRE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 32.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sara Radley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01516451017
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ionic Street, Birkenhead CH42 2BL
Summary
Rock Ferry Primary School, located in Birkenhead, Wirral, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 320 pupils, out of a capacity of 345. The school is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment, underpinned by core values of kindness, safety, hard work, and perseverance. Headteacher Sara Radley emphasizes the importance of emotional and mental health, aiming to create a happy and safe learning atmosphere where children can thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at Rock Ferry Primary is designed to develop the mind, body, and soul of each pupil, fostering a "can-do" attitude towards learning. The school employs the CUSP History framework, which focuses on building cumulative knowledge in history, allowing pupils to connect significant events and figures with their understanding of time and change. This approach is complemented by a strong emphasis on positive recognition and community involvement, with staff, parents, and governors working collaboratively towards shared educational goals.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (63.7%), Rock Ferry Primary is dedicated to ensuring that all children receive a high-quality education tailored to their needs. The school encourages parental engagement and invites visits for those interested in learning more about its ethos and community spirit.
The curriculum at Rock Ferry Primary is designed to develop the mind, body, and soul of each pupil, fostering a "can-do" attitude towards learning. The school employs the CUSP History framework, which focuses on building cumulative knowledge in history, allowing pupils to connect significant events and figures with their understanding of time and change. This approach is complemented by a strong emphasis on positive recognition and community involvement, with staff, parents, and governors working collaboratively towards shared educational goals.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (63.7%), Rock Ferry Primary is dedicated to ensuring that all children receive a high-quality education tailored to their needs. The school encourages parental engagement and invites visits for those interested in learning more about its ethos and community spirit.
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Key details
- LA
- Wirral
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CHESHIRE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 345
- Pupils
- 320
- Boys
- 156
- Girls
- 164
- FSM %
- 63.70
- Open date
- 2024-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 320 | 156 | 164 | 345 | 63.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 306 | 152 | 154 | 345 | 67.90 |
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