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The Priory Parish CofE Primary School

The Priory Parish C of E Primary School, 1 Aberdeen Street, Birkenhead, CH41 4HS
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The Priory Parish CofE Primary School
Birkenhead, CH41 4HS
176 Pupils
250 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
61.40% FSM %
97 Boys
79 Girls
About The Priory Parish CofE Primary School

The Priory Parish CofE Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Birkenhead and the surrounding area in Wirral with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 2–11 is part of the North West region.

It has 176 pupils on roll. School capacity: 250. Current headteacher: Sophie Ellison.

Information on The Priory Parish CofE Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Wirral
Region North West
Administrative District Wirral
Parliamentary Constituency Birkenhead
Ward Bidston and St James
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10069845
URN 105085
Data Last Updated 09-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (6)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Deborah Wilkinson Chair of Governors 15/09/2021 14/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Rev Paul Bentley Governor 01/09/2017 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Ms Sheena Marriott Governor 12/03/2023 11/03/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Rebekah Phillips Governor 06/12/2023 05/12/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Deborah Wilkinson Governor 02/09/2021 01/09/2025 Foundation/sponsor members
Miss Laura Williams Governor 23/11/2023 22/11/2027 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Cathcart Street Primary School
0.34 km • Wirral
Other
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0.52 km •
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IMPACT Northwest Schools
0.77 km • Birkenhead
Other
Wirral Metropolitan College
0.79 km • Birkenhead
Other
Birkenhead Park School
0.85 km • Birkenhead
Other
Kilgarth School
0.86 km • Birkenhead
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Priory Parish CofE Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Birkenhead, Wirral.
The Priory Parish CofE Primary School has 176 pupils, with a capacity of 250.
The Priory Parish CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
Yes, The Priory Parish CofE Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at The Priory Parish CofE Primary School is Mrs Sophie Ellison.
The Priory Parish CofE Primary School is at The Priory Parish C of E Primary School, 1 Aberdeen Street, Birkenhead, CH41 4HS, in the Wirral local authority, North West.
Sixth form at The Priory Parish CofE Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
The Priory Parish CofE Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Sophie Ellison
The Priory Parish C of E Primary School, 1 Aberdeen Street, Birkenhead, CH41 4HS
01516477188
www.prioryparishprimaryschool.com
Location
CH41 4HS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 105085
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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