Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Wirral, CH62 6AE · Wirral · primary school
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19th 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 — 5.3/10 against 4,013 of them, against 5.5/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Christ The King Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 384 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or clubs are available for Year 6 pupils? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Overview
Christ The King Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils arrive looking forward to the day ahead and feel happy and ready to learn. The school fosters a vibrant community where everyone is treated with respect and kindness, and pupils strive to ‘be kind, work hard and never give up’.
Strengths
- Pupils make friends easily, care for each other, and behave well, with high expectations for their achievement.
- The curriculum is carefully designed, with teachers successfully adapting lessons so pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) progress well alongside peers.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; staff deliver phonics consistently well, and most pupils become accurate, fluent and confident readers.
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of extra-curricular activities and educational trips, which help develop their interests, resilience and self-esteem.
- Governors share the school’s high aspirations and provide effective support and challenge, while staff workload is managed mindfully.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the school has not clearly identified the most important subject-specific concepts for pupils to revisit over time, meaning some learning is not as secure as it should be.
- In a small number of subjects, recent curriculum changes have not yet been measured for impact, so the school does not know if these changes have helped pupils enhance their learning.
Safeguarding
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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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