Brookhurst Primary School has closed (Tuesday 31 March 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Brookhurst Primary School.
Brookhurst Primary School, Wirral
Brookhurst Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Wirral. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 16th-highest of the 48 schools in Wirral with published results, and 4,333rd of 14,452 across England. It was 88% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Wirral (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Brookhurst Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Brookhurst Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 69% in Wirral and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 57% in reading and 47% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Brookhurst Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 31 families put Brookhurst Primary School as their first choice and 73 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Brookhurst Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Brookhurst Primary School are Brookhurst Primary School (under 0.1 miles); Raeburn Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 70% reading, 71% maths); Heygarth Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 81% reading, 73% maths); and Mendell Primary School (0.8 miles, 73% reading, 73% maths).
Brookhurst Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Brookhurst Primary SchoolRaeburn Primary SchoolHeygarth Primary SchoolMendell Primary School
What parents say
29 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Brookhurst Primary School (as of September 2025): 90% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 71% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (71%).
Who goes there
9.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 14 pupils (6%) received SEN support and 9 (3.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bromborough Rail Station, about 390 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Birkdale Avenue (adjacent), 180 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Brookhurst Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 50 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Wirral (155).
Suspensions and exclusions
Brookhurst Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Your child will be happy and safe at Brookhurst. Teachers build strong relationships with pupils and expect them to achieve well. The school has invested in a quality curriculum and excellent reading resources, ensuring children develop confidence in learning from an early age.
Key Strengths
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff create a welcoming, kind atmosphere
- Effective phonics teaching and well-stocked library promote confident readers
- Ambitious, broad curriculum meets the needs of all learners including those with SEND
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of trips, clubs and community involvement
- Early years provision helps children settle quickly and develop a love of learning
Areas for Improvement
- Some older pupils have gaps in knowledge from the previous weaker curriculum which slows their progress
- Staff need to focus on addressing remaining gaps in pupils' knowledge in some subjects so they can benefit fully from the new curriculum
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a clear focus on keeping pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Residential trips, local visits to religious buildings, school parliament, eco-council, community projects including food bank donations and charity collections
Brookhurst Primary School is a good school where pupils are happy and behave well. The school has worked effectively to improve its curriculum, resulting in better achievement for pupils including those with special educational needs.
At a Glance
9.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
29 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 57% to 78% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 47% to 88% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 50% to 66% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.4
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
8
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Brookhurst Primary School
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Term dates
Brookhurst Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Wirral. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Brookhurst Primary School is in Wirral; for families living there:
Apply to Wirral for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Brookhurst Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
212 pupils
242 places
30 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Wirral
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wirral
Across Wirral council
Places available
3,820
Applications
3,017
Got 1st preference
95.3%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All primary applications across Wirral council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
14
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
9.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
235
Total Pupils
132
Boys
103
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
16.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,086
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,109
Per pupil
£1180k
Total funding
£36k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.2%
Overall absence
4.9%
Persistent absence
184
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Brookhurst Primary School
What are SATs results like at Brookhurst Primary School?
Of the pupils at Brookhurst Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% reached the expected standard in reading and 88% did so in maths.
What is Brookhurst Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Brookhurst Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2024.
What is the catchment area for Brookhurst Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Brookhurst Primary School is oversubscribed, Wirral allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Brookhurst Primary School?
Brookhurst Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 88% of its 242 places.
How big are the classes at Brookhurst Primary School?
Classes at Brookhurst Primary School average 29.4 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Brookhurst Primary School?
Brookhurst Primary School has around 235 pupils on roll. 10% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Brookhurst Primary School?
3.2% of sessions were missed at Brookhurst Primary School in 2024/25. 4.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Brookhurst Primary School?
Apply through Wirral's coordinated admissions process, naming Brookhurst Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
What are Brookhurst Primary School's term dates?
Brookhurst Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Wirral. In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
Where is Brookhurst Primary School?
Brookhurst Primary School is at Brookhurst Road, Bromborough, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 0EH.
Source: Wirral term dates