Brackenwood Infant School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 7
Ofsted: Outstanding

Pulford Road, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 2HNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Brackenwood Infant School is a primary school in Wirral for ages 4 to 7. It is one of the 135 schools in Wirral. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 15 November 2023, report published 19 December 2023

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 15 November 2023

Pupils said that their school is an incredibly welcoming place to learn. They are happy in school and build fond memories with their friends. Pupils are happy and proud to attend such an exceptional school. Children in the early years and pupils in key stage 1 blossom at Brackenwood Infant School. They live up to the school's high expectations. Pupils achieve exceptionally well and become confident, articulate learners. They are excited to learn new things. They explained their knowledge clearly and accurately, often using complex words and concepts. Pupils model the school's three values every day. They show self-control and act with care and consideration for others. Their conduct in lessons, on corridors and outside is exemplary. Pupils have high regard for others. Many pupils told inspectors that they welcome everyone and view everyone as uniquely special. Pupils benefit from the school's exceptionally well-designed enrichment programme. For example, most pupils attend at least one club and have opportunities to learn to speak Spanish and to take part in activities such as judo and musical theatre. Pupils feel honoured to take on leadership roles, including acting as school councillors, play leaders and librarians. They are dedicated to making the school the best that it can possibly be.

Pupil numbers and mix

155 pupils on roll, with places for 190

Eligible for free school meals21.3%

21.3%, 5.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language4.5%

4.5%, 17.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support7.7%

7.7%, 7.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan11%

11%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Brackenwood Infant School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Brackenwood Junior School0.1 milesOfsted: Good85% met the expected standard
St Andrew's CofE Primary School0.4 milesOfsted judgements: GoodNot published
Town Lane Infant School0.5 milesOfsted: OutstandingNot published
Stanton Road Primary School0.6 milesReport card: Expected standard52% met the expected standard
St John's Catholic Infant School0.7 milesOfsted: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
4 to 7
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mr C Mervyn
Address
Pulford Road, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 2HN
Local authority
Wirral
URN
105021

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.