Bedford Drive Primary School

A good community school school in Wirral. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bedford Drive Primary School.

Birkenhead, CH426RT Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

39

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
31.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 37.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
15 November 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Bedford Drive
Rock Ferry
Birkenhead, CH426RT

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
104988
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Bedford Drive, Rock Ferry, Birkenhead, CH42 6RT
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
435
Free School Meals
52.0% (226 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.7% (16 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
37.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
100.0
Grammar Score:
101.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 100.0 103.0
2023 101.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
48
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
435 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Inspire, Believe, Succeed"

Inspire Believe Succeed Ready Respectful Safe

Head Teacher's Message

Bedford Drive Primary School is an inclusive, welcoming school with the motto Inspire, Believe, Succeed, emphasising partnership with families and a holistic approach to developing the whole child through an aspirational curriculum.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Eco Club (Eco Warriors) eCadets KS2 Basketball/Handball/Netball KS1 Gymnastics

Sports

Judo Fencing Archery Swimming

Facilities

Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) fencing and lighting Forest School

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Firbobs Out of School Club operate from 7:45am until the start of the school day and from the end of the school day until 5:45pm. For more information or to sign your child up, please visit their website http://www.firbobs.com/ or contact the Club Manager, Sam McKay on 07940 485501.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are allocated according to criteria including Looked After Children and previously Looked After Children; children who live in zone with an older brother or sister at the school; children with valid medical reasons; distance to the school (nearest to the school); and catchment area. If places are available, priority may be given to those with older siblings, medical needs, or nearest proximity. In-year transfers are possible and there is an Appeals process.

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