Birkdale Primary School is a community school serving families in Southport and the wider Sefton area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 3 to 11. It currently has 444 pupils on roll with space for 410, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

Ofsted last inspected the school on 16 April 2024, awarding it a Outstanding rating. The report noted positive aspects of leadership, safeguarding and the school’s approach to pupil development.