Brookdale Primary School, based in WIRRAL, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Brookdale Primary School currently has around 250 pupils on roll, which is about 119% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56% boys and 44% girls. Around 12.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (94.4%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Escolme Drive, WIRRAL, CH49 1SE |
| Website: | www.brookdaleprimaryschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01516775170 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Wirral |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Kate Ball |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150672 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/09/2012
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 250 |
| Number of Boys: | 140 |
| Number of Girls: | 110 |
| White British | 94.40% | 236 |
| Other White | 1.60% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.60% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.80% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 0.40% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre New Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HB | 4out of 4 | 2,190 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookdale Primary School Escolme Drive , CH49 1SE | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookdale Primary School Escolme Drive , CH49 1SE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greasby Infant School Barker Lane , Greasby CH49 3NX | - not rated | 863 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School Rigby Drive , Greasby CH49 1RE | 4out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary School Rigby Drive , Greasby CH49 1RE | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Hall School FCJ Upton , CH49 6LJ | 4out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Upton Hall School FCJ Upton , CH49 6LJ | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic High School New Hey Road , Upton CH49 9BZ | - not rated | 1,954 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodchurch High School Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch CH49 7NG | - not rated | 2,674 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodchurch High School Engineering College Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch CH49 7NG | - not rated | 2,674 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbrook School Glebe Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HE | - not rated | 1,471 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowside School Pool Lane , Woodchurch CH49 5LA | - not rated | 1,747 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Preparatory School 46 Ford Road , Upton CH49 0TF | - not rated | 1,855 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Arrowe Hall School Arrowe Park Road , Arrowe Park CH49 5LW | - not rated | 1,915 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayfield School Manor Drive , Upton CH49 4LN | 3out of 4 | 1,992 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.