Bedford Drive Primary School Catchment Area
Bedford Drive Primary School is a community primary school in Birkenhead, Wirral , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 432 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
432
Pupils
420
Capacity
103%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Bedford Drive Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Bedford Drive Primary School is set by Wirral and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Wirral before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Wirral catchment area documents →Bedford Drive Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Bedford Drive, Rock Ferry, Birkenhead, CH42 6RT
- Local authority
- Wirral
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 51.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 104988
Other Primary Schools in Birkenhead
If Bedford Drive Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Birkenhead are the next closest alternatives.
Woodlands Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CH41 2SY
Devonshire Park Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CH42 9JX
Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · CH41 2UJ
The Priory Parish CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · CH41 4HS
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · CH41 8DU
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · CH41 7DU
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bedford Drive Primary School
Is Bedford Drive Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Bedford Drive Primary School currently has 432 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Bedford Drive Primary School? ▾
Admission to Bedford Drive Primary School is managed by Wirral. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Bedford Drive Primary School cover? ▾
Bedford Drive Primary School is a primary school in Birkenhead, Wirral, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Bedford Drive Primary School? ▾
Bedford Drive Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.