Rock Ferry Primary School

A good academy converter school in Wirral. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Rock Ferry Primary School.

Birkenhead, CH422BL Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

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Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

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KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
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KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

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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
23 May 2011
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
Ionic Street
Rock Ferry
Birkenhead, CH422BL
Phone
1516451017
Website
rockferry.wirral.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
150115
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Ionic Street, Rock Ferry, Birkenhead, CH42 2BL
Website
https://www.rockferry.wirral.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Opened
01-01-2024
Trust/MAT
CHESHIRE ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
345 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
306
Free School Meals
70.1% (215 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.3% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
31.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
17 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
34
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
306 pupils
3-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be the best we can be now and in our futures"

Be Kind Be Safe Work Hard Never Give Up

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Sara Radley welcomes visitors and emphasizes Rock Ferry Primary School’s inclusive ethos, core values Be Kind, Be Safe, Work Hard, Never Give Up, warmth of relationships, attention to emotional and mental health, and high expectations for pupils to be the best they can be.

Facilities

The playground has 4 zones with a focus on different play experiences such as climbing, den building and tram games.

Curriculum Highlights

Little Wandle Phonics used to teach early reading. Phonics Screening Check as a statutory check for Year 1. Pathways to Read used for reading comprehension. Accelerated Reader programme to develop fluency and reading stamina. Daily reading with adults, guided reading sessions, and shared reading. Pathways to Write as the Mastery English programme for writing. White Rose Maths scheme with Master the Curriculum in F1. Maths Hub involvement to support mathematics planning. CUSP scheme used for curriculum planning across Y1–Y6. Beyond the Physical scheme for PE. Bespoke Art scheme designed with Gayle Forshaw. Connected Curriculum (Hi Impact) scheme for Computing. Development Matters alignment in EYFS and Continuous Provision.

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