Church Drive Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Church Drive Port Sunlight Wirral Merseyside CH62 5EF |
| Phone | 01516455527 |
| Reference Number | 143505 |
Church Drive Primary School has demonstrated a strong performance overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in all domains, with an outstanding rating in early years provision. The school fosters a supportive and caring environment where pupils feel safe and valued. There is a clear commitment from leaders towards high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school successfully engages with parents and the community, and the efforts to reduce persistent absence have shown positive results. This is the school's first inspection since joining the Oak Trees Multi Academy Trust in 2019.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 336 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 19 | 43 |
| 2 | 20 | 24 | 44 |
| 3 | 17 | 26 | 43 |
| 4 | 18 | 22 | 40 |
| 5 | 30 | 15 | 45 |
| 6 | 21 | 22 | 43 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.5% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| White, Other | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 13 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 09 Mar 2019 | Academy conversion letter |
| 08 Feb 2018 | Short inspection |
| Previously as Church Drive Primary School | |
| 08 Feb 2018 | Short inspection |
| 06 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Apr 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Apr 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Apr 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Apr 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
| 28 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High quality of care provided by staff.
- Pupils exhibit positive behavior and resilience.
- Curriculum designed to build on knowledge progressively.
- Outstanding early years provision.
- Strong emphasis on teaching reading, with well-trained staff.
- Positive engagement with parents and the community.
- Effective safeguarding arrangements.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent clarity on essential knowledge in a few subjects.
- Some teachers do not choose appropriate activities to support learning in certain subjects.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 10% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.1 | ||
| Writing | 0.3 | ||
| Maths | 1.4 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 14 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 13 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Grove Street Primary School
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St Andrew's CofE Primary School
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0.53 miles |
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St John's Catholic Infant School
Old Chester Road, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 7LH |
0.64 miles |
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St John's Catholic Junior School
Old Chester Road, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 7LH |
0.67 miles |
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Brackenwood Infant School
Pulford Road, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 2HN |
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Stanton Road Primary School
Stanton Road, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 3HW |
0.86 miles |
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Brackenwood Junior School
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0.91 miles |
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School
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Town Lane Infant School
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1.05 miles |
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Poulton Lancelyn Primary School
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1.22 miles |
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Higher Bebington Junior School
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1.37 miles |
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Co-op Academy Woodslee
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1.4 miles |
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Rock Ferry Primary School
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Bedford Drive Primary School
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Well Lane Primary School
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1.72 miles |
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Mersey Park Primary School
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2 miles |
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Mendell Primary School
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2.05 miles |
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Devonshire Park Primary School
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2.09 miles |
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Matthew Arnold Primary School
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2.19 miles |
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St Cleopas' Church of England Primary Academy
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St John Plessington Catholic College
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0.56 miles |
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Co-op Academy Bebington
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0.79 miles |
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Wirral Grammar School for Boys
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0.83 miles |
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Wirral Grammar School for Girls
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0.86 miles |
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Utopia
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1.52 miles |
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Prenton High School for Girls
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1.57 miles |
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Horizons Independent School
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1.94 miles |
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King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool
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2.25 miles |
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Auckland College
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2.61 miles |
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The Belvedere Academy
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2.63 miles |
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Progress Schools - Hamilton Square
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2.8 miles |
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Palmerston School
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2.84 miles |
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Progress Schools - Liverpool
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2.85 miles |
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Liverpool Life Sciences UTC
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2.86 miles |
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The Studio School Liverpool
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2.86 miles |
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Wirral Metropolitan College
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2.87 miles |
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Progress Schools - Wirral
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2.89 miles |
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St Margaret's Church of England Academy
Aigburth Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L17 6AB |
2.93 miles |
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Bellerive FCJ Catholic College
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2.97 miles |
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South Wirral High School
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