Irby Primary School
URN: 150558 • Wirral CH61 4UR
Overview
- Name
- Irby Primary School
- URN
- 150558
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- OAK TREES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 43.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Richard Dixon (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01516482944
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Coombe Road, Wirral CH61 4UR
Summary
Irby Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Wirral, serving 251 pupils with a capacity of 220. The school operates within the primary phase and follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, focusing on play-based learning and well-being. The curriculum is designed to foster exploration and creativity, providing a variety of learning opportunities across seven areas of development for children in Foundation 1 and Foundation 2 classes.
The school day begins at 8.50 am, with closing times varying for different year groups. Foundation 2, known as Red Class, emphasizes an engaging learning environment where children can investigate and discover through play. Regular assessments, including the government’s Reception Baseline Assessment, help track each child's progress and readiness for Year 1.
Irby Primary School prioritises safeguarding and support for all students, with designated leads for safeguarding and special educational needs. Parents can easily reach out to staff for queries or concerns, fostering a strong community connection. For more information, visit the school’s website at www.irbyprimary.com.
The school day begins at 8.50 am, with closing times varying for different year groups. Foundation 2, known as Red Class, emphasizes an engaging learning environment where children can investigate and discover through play. Regular assessments, including the government’s Reception Baseline Assessment, help track each child's progress and readiness for Year 1.
Irby Primary School prioritises safeguarding and support for all students, with designated leads for safeguarding and special educational needs. Parents can easily reach out to staff for queries or concerns, fostering a strong community connection. For more information, visit the school’s website at www.irbyprimary.com.
Useful links
- Tweets by irbyprischool (other)
- website accessibility (other)
- National Curriculum (other)
- SATS Information (other)
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
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- OAK TREES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 220
- Pupils
- 251
- Boys
- 133
- Girls
- 118
- FSM %
- 3.60
- Open date
- 2024-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 251 | 133 | 118 | 220 | 3.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 220 |
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