Wirral primary schools deliver strong academic foundations, with 71% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 90%. 22% achieve the higher standard, nearly triple the England average of 8%. West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School, Thornton Hough Primary School, and Thingwall Primary School are among the highest-performing options, 89% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. With 53 schools serving Wirral, families in West Kirby, Heswall, Bebington, and Birkenhead have extensive choice across coastal and inland communities. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #35 | St John's Catholic Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #32 | St Andrew's CofE Aided Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Outstanding |
| #23 | Stanton Road Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #17 | Brackenwood Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | St John's Catholic Infant School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| N/A | Brackenwood Infant School | State | Primary | 5-7 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
| N/A | Town Lane Infant School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
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State • Primary • 5-7 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #44 | Brookhurst Primary School, Wirral | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #24 | Raeburn Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #18 | Co-op Academy Woodslee | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #12 | Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Wirral | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #8 | Mendell Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #45 | Millfields Church of England (Controlled) Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Requires Improvement |
| #43 | Grove Street Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #26 | Heygarth Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #16 | Brookdale Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #14 | Greasby Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #7 | Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Outstanding |
| N/A | Greasby Infant School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #20 | Great Meols Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #10 | Heswall Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #5 | Barnston Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #4 | Gayton Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #38 | Higher Bebington Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | Hoylake Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #31 | Irby Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #29 | Leasowe Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #15 | Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England & Catholic | Good |
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State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #46 | Eastway Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #42 | Castleway Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #41 | Sandbrook Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
| #34 | Moreton Christ Church CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #30 | Lingham Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
| #25 | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Wirral | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #36 | Pensby Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #27 | Ladymount Catholic Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #28 | Church Drive Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #6 | Poulton Lancelyn Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #3 | Thingwall Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Thornton Hough Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #11 | Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Outstanding |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #33 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #22 | St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School, Wirral | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #19 | Overchurch Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
| N/A | Overchurch Infant School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #37 | Black Horse Hill Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #9 | West Kirby Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #1 | West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Outstanding |
| N/A | Avalon School, Wirral | Independent | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| N/A | Black Horse Hill Infant School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
Independent • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #40 | Woodchurch CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Inadequate |
| #39 | Fender Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
