Birkdale Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Birkdale Primary School
Address: Matlock Road, Birkdale
Town/City: Southport
County: Merseyside
Postcode: PR8 4EL
Telephone Number: 01704 567516
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Nick Sheeran
Capacity: 410
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 430 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 105% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 22.9%

Location and administration

URN: 104860
DfE Number: 343/2030
UKPRN: 10070136
UPRN: 41060426
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Sefton (E08000014)
Constituency: Southport (E14001504)
Electoral Ward: Birkdale (E05000933)

Easting & Northing: 333605E, 415475N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 37' 55.96" N 3° 0' 19.4" W
Plus Code: 9C5RJXJV+VR

External links

DfE Record: View record

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