There are 26 schools in Kirkby (excluding independent schools), including 23 primary schools, 1 secondary school, and none serving sixth-form education. Kirkby has 1 school with Pupil Referral Unit places, and none with places for teen mothers. There are no schools in Kirkby under Special Measures.
Summary of School Information in Kirkby
| Total Schools | 26 |
| Total Pupils | 8,537 |
| Median Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 20.66 |
| Median Free School Meals | 47% |
The median school in Kirkby has 47% of its pupils entitled to free schools meals, the 5th highest figure in Merseyside. This represents about 4,000 pupils, or approximately 1 in 2 of Kirkby's pupils. Looking at the number of pupils per teacher, the median ratio for Kirkby is 20.66 school children per full-time equivalent teacher. This is the 13th lowest ratio in Merseyside, and the 347th lowest pupil/teacher ratio in the North West region of the UK.
The 1 schools in Kirkby operating with pupil referral units offer 140 PRU places to the local area.
Primaries
23
17% Outstanding • 74% Good
Secondaries
1
0% Outstanding • 100% Good
Most of Kirkby's primary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 17 schools or 74% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between high and good - about 43% and 26% of primary schools respectively. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Kirkby's primary schools most commonly have a high ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | KS2 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 420 |
Outstanding |
High |
Very high |
Church of England/Roman Catholic | |
| Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 415 |
Outstanding |
Good |
Very high |
Roman Catholic | |
| Hope Primary School - A Joint Catholic and Church of England Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 472 |
Good |
Very low |
Low |
Church of England/Roman Catholic | |
| Kirkby CofE Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 266 |
Good |
Very high |
High |
Church of England | |
| Knowsley Lane Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 315 |
Outstanding |
Good |
Low |
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| Knowsley Village School | 3–11 yrs | 210 |
Requires improvement |
Very low |
High |
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| Mab Lane Junior Mixed and Infant School | 2–11 yrs | 315 |
Good |
Very high |
Low |
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| Melling Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Good |
High |
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| Millbrook Community Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 280 |
Good |
High |
High |
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| Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) | 3–11 yrs | 572 |
Good |
High |
High |
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| Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 227 |
Good |
High |
High |
Roman Catholic | |
| Park Brow Community Primary School | 2–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Very high |
High |
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| Ravenscroft Community Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
High |
High |
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| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School | 2–11 yrs | 367 |
Good |
Good |
Very high |
Roman Catholic | |
| St Albert's Catholic Primary School | 2–11 yrs | 245 |
Good |
High |
Good |
Roman Catholic | |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary School | 2–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
High |
Very high |
Roman Catholic | |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
High |
High |
Roman Catholic | |
| St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
High |
Good |
Roman Catholic | |
| St Laurence's Catholic Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 350 |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Roman Catholic | |
| St Marie's Catholic Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 220 |
Good |
High |
Low |
Roman Catholic | |
| St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 390 |
Outstanding |
Good |
Good |
Roman Catholic | |
| Stockbridge Village Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Very low |
High |
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| Westvale Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 262 |
Requires improvement |
Very high |
Good |
Most of Kirkby's secondary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 1 school or 100% of the total. Attainment is very low - 100% of secondary schools fall under this category. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Kirkby's secondary schools most commonly have a very low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Catholic High School | 11–18 yrs | 1,150 |
Good |
Very low |
Very low |
Roman Catholic |
Most of Kirkby's pupil referral units have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 1 school or 100% of the total. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Kirkby's pupil referral units most commonly have a very low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Park School | 5–16 yrs | 120 |
Good |
Very low |