Devonshire Park Primary School

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

Birkenhead, CH429JX Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

42

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
35.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 42.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
35.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 1.0%
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
7 July 2015
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Temple Road
Birkenhead, CH429JX
Phone
1516089243
Website
devonshireparkprimaryschool.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
104991
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Temple Road, Birkenhead, CH42 9JX
Website
www.devonshireparkprimaryschool.co.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
520 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
426
Free School Meals
36.2% (154 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.2% (22 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
42.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
1.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 103.0
2023 101.0 105.0

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
47
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
426 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

respect trust happy hardworking secure

Devonshire Park has strong ties with St Stephen’s Church and Wirral Christian Centre; Rev Matt often talks to pupils and leads assemblies; has an Extended School Christmas Concert with church links.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Mr I. Hunt. Families are welcome to Devonshire Park; the message emphasizes a happy, cared-for school family and a commitment to learning and growth in a safe, vibrant community.

Facilities

3 Resourced Provision classes for social and communication difficulties (years 1–6), 10 places in each class Speech & Language Base (ages 4–7) with potential stay generally up to 2 years Place2Be room for in-school mental health support Nursery and Reception provision (EYFS), including sessions open in the morning and afternoon during term time Admissions and EYFS structure (Foundation Stage 1 and 2)

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum is based on the September 2014 National Curriculum for Key Stages 1 & 2 and the Early Years 2021 framework A mastery curriculum that is challenging, exciting, dynamic, fun and relevant to our pupils An inclusive curriculum that encourages curiosity and analytical thinking and develops creativity, independence and resilience A curriculum that builds interests, strengths and experiences and celebrates cultural diversity and global citizenship Impact: Learners develop detailed knowledge and skills across the curriculum and are ready for the next stage of education Implementation: Subject leaders have gained or are working towards subject award frameworks; knowledge is shared among staff; delivery includes discreet content, themed weeks, guest speakers, theatre/artists and visits Subjects include English, History, Design & Technology, PE, Phonics, Maths, Geography, Music, Spanish, Science, Art, RE, IT

SEND Provision

Our school has three Resourced Provision classes to meet the needs of children or young people with social and communication difficulties (Years 1–6). There are 10 places in each class. Small group specialist teaching is offered with many pupils having regular opportunities for supported inclusion into the mainstream school. Entry to this base is restricted to children who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and places are allocated by Wirral Local Authority EHCP Coordinators. Further information can be found on the Wirral SEND Local Offer website: https://www.sendlowirral.co.uk/resourced-provisions

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are administered by Wirral Local Education Authority. Foundation Stage 2 admissions (Reception/Year 1 entry in Sept 2025) can be made online via Wirral. Nursery (Foundation Stage 1) offers 15 hours (52 part-time places) or 30 hours (26 full-time places). Admission priorities are: Looked After Children, siblings at the school, children living in the catchment area, children living nearest to the school. Applications for Foundation 1 should be made via the school office. Foundation Stage 2 deadline is January 2025.

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