Cathcart Street Primary School
Wirral, CH41 3JY · Wirral · primary school
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74th of 74 primary schools in Wirral we can score, 90 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.7/10 against 228 of them, against 0.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 26.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.07 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cathcart Street Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 26.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in May 2024. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a breakfast club and an after-school club. Sports offered include basketball, tennis, badminton, football, tag rugby, hockey, netball and rounders.
Getting in
The published school roll is 213 pupils against a stated capacity of 274. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school plan to improve attainment in reading, writing and maths following the 2024 inspection? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Cathcart Street Primary School
Overview
The report states that pupils are happy to attend and know staff care for them, with early years provision rated as 'Good'. However, the school has not maintained a good quality of education over time, leading to underachievement for many groups of pupils. While the school is now more settled following leadership changes and new curricula are showing promise, significant work remains to improve the overall educational experience.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy contributing to school life, exemplified by the eco-committee winning an award to improve the playground.
- The early years foundation stage has a clearly defined curriculum that is consistently delivered, preparing children well for Year 1.
- Attendance has improved significantly after the school engaged effectively with parents to address reasons for absence.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified early and receive quick support, making progress in subjects with clear curricula.
- There is a renewed focus on reading, with effective staff training reducing gaps in phonics knowledge and improving reading abilities.
Areas to improve
- Governors must establish robust systems to evaluate the impact of the school’s work on pupils’ achievement and hold leaders to account.
- The school needs to finalise curriculum thinking in some subjects and provide teachers with clear guidance to ensure consistent delivery.
- Assessment strategies in a handful of subjects are underdeveloped, meaning gaps in learning are not adequately addressed.
- Expectations for pupils’ behaviour are not consistently high across the school, occasionally interrupting learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that "The arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 23% |
| 2023/24 | 31% |
| 2024/25 | 26% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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