Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) — Primary School in Kirkby

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Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)

Kirkby, L33 8XD

473 Pupils

572 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

64.50% FSM %

244 Boys

229 Girls

About Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)

Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Knowsley, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 473 pupils on roll. School capacity: 572. Current headteacher: Sarah Murphy.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Knowsley or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Community school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Knowsley
Region	North West
Administrative District	Knowsley
Parliamentary Constituency	Knowsley
Ward	Northwood
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Not applicable
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Opened	14-04-2011
UKPRN	10076623
URN	135807
Data Last Updated	09-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Kathryn Bracken	Chair of Governors	06/03/2024	06/03/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Cain	Governor	19/05/2021	18/05/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Kevin Devine	Governor	02/03/2022	01/03/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Andrea Hawksey	Governor	02/03/2022	01/03/2026	Elected by parents
Mrs Aim?e Hayhurst	Governor	17/12/2024	17/12/2028	Elected by school staff
Ms Sarah Murphy	Governor	14/11/2019	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Diane Oakford	Governor	30/09/2021	29/09/2025	Elected by parents
Ms Michelle Slater	Governor	14/04/2021	13/04/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Hammad Syed	Governor	17/12/2024	17/12/2028	Elected by parents

Schools Nearby

All Saints Catholic High School

0.19 km • Knowsley

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St Marie's Catholic Primary School

0.52 km • Liverpool

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Kirkby CofE Primary School

0.57 km • Liverpool

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St Laurence's Catholic Primary School

0.83 km • Liverpool

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Millbrook Community Primary School

1.02 km • Liverpool

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Eastcroft Park School

1.08 km • Liverpool

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)?

Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Kirkby, Knowsley.

How many pupils does Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) have?

Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) has 473 pupils, with a capacity of 572.

What is the age range at Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)?

Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Who is the headteacher at Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)?

The Headteacher at Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) is Ms Sarah Murphy.

Where is Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) located?

Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) is at Roughwood Drive, Northwood, Kirkby, L33 8XD, in the Knowsley local authority, North West.

Is Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) currently open?

Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Ms Sarah Murphy

Roughwood Drive, Northwood, Kirkby, L33 8XD

01514778630

www.northwoodcommunityprimaryschool.co.uk

Location

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