Birkdale Primary School Catchment Area
Birkdale Primary School is a community primary school in Southport, Sefton , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 444 pupils, and a capacity of 410 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
444
Pupils
410
Capacity
108%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2014
Birkdale Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Birkdale Primary School is set by Sefton 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 Sefton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Sefton catchment area documents →Birkdale Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Matlock Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4EL
- Local authority
- Sefton
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 23.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 104860
Other Primary Schools in Southport
If Birkdale Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Southport are the next closest alternatives.
Farnborough Road Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · PR8 3DF
Farnborough Road Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · PR8 3DF
Norwood Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR9 7DU
Marshside Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR9 9XA
Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre Catchment Area
Community school · PR8 3RS
Larkfield Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR9 8PA
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Frequently Asked Questions — Birkdale Primary School
Is Birkdale Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Birkdale Primary School currently has 444 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 410 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Birkdale Primary School? ▾
Admission to Birkdale Primary School is managed by Sefton. 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 Birkdale Primary School cover? ▾
Birkdale Primary School is a primary school in Southport, Sefton, 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 Birkdale Primary School? ▾
Birkdale Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.