Best 3 Primary schools in Prenton – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead (Primary) in Prenton; St Peter's Catholic Primary School (Primary) in Prenton; St Paul's Catholic Primary School (Primary) in Prenton — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead, St Peter's Catholic Primary School and St Paul's Catholic Primary School. They are primary phase and academy sponsor led and voluntary aided school type located around Prenton, Merseyside. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead), published Dec 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead (Dec 2022). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 600, typical FSM 50–55%, range 15–20%–70–75%; all within the Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust trust.

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Attribute	St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead CH43 5UT	St Peter's Catholic Primary School CH43 9QR	St Paul's Catholic Primary School CH43 7TE
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Voluntary aided school	Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location	Prenton Merseyside CH43 5UT	Prenton Merseyside CH43 9QR	Prenton Merseyside CH43 7TE
Latest Ofsted	2 6 Dec 2022	2 26 May 2022	2 10 May 2013
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	70–75% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	65–70% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	420	210	120
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy		Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust	Wirral (344)	Wirral (344)
Website	www.stjosephscatholicprimarybirkenhead.co.uk	www.stpeterscatholicprimary.eschools.co.uk	www.stpauls.wirra.sch.uk
Telephone	01516526781	01516778438	01516527828
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead

CH43 5UT

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Prenton
Merseyside
CH43 5UT
Ofsted: 2 6 Dec 2022
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust
Website: www.stjosephscatholicprimarybirkenhead.co.uk
Telephone: 01516526781

St Peter's Catholic Primary School

CH43 9QR

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Prenton
Merseyside
CH43 9QR
Ofsted: 2 26 May 2022
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 70–75% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Wirral (344)
Website: www.stpeterscatholicprimary.eschools.co.uk
Telephone: 01516778438

St Paul's Catholic Primary School

CH43 7TE

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Prenton
Merseyside
CH43 7TE
Ofsted: 2 10 May 2013
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 65–70% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Wirral (344)
Website: www.stpauls.wirra.sch.uk
Telephone: 01516527828

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.