Fender Primary School
Wirral, CH49 8HB · Wirral · primary school
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69th 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 — 1.3/10 against 584 of them, against 0.9/10 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 | 41.0 · 9 | 40% | 0.35 |
| Ofsted | 7 | 35% | 0.25 |
| 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.
Fender Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.0% 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%. 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 (1.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools). The most recent inspection was in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join band and music clubs, choir, and instrumental tuition. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 275 pupils against a stated capacity of 262. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific areas did the June 2026 inspection highlight for improvement? How does the school manage class sizes given the current over-capacity status?
What Ofsted said about Fender Primary School
Overview
Fender Primary School demonstrates a "strong standard" in inclusion, with leaders ensuring all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, feel included and supported. While safeguarding standards are met and staff provide excellent pastoral care, the report identifies that attainment in core subjects and attendance rates currently require attention to reach expected levels for all pupils.
Strengths
- Inclusion is a "strong standard," with staff being "quick to spot pupils who may have challenges" and using funding effectively to support disadvantaged learners.
- Safeguarding standards are met, creating an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and ensuring pupils feel safe.
- The curriculum is "well ordered" and builds knowledge over time, with a "sharp focus" on early reading, writing, and number skills.
- Staff are "immensely proud" of the school, benefiting from professional development and a leadership team that prioritises their wellbeing.
- Pupils display "respectful and tolerant attitudes," with bullying not tolerated and differences celebrated.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must reduce knowledge gaps in older pupils’ reading, writing, and mathematics to improve attainment by the end of Year 6.
- Teachers should provide greater challenge to deepen learning for pupils who are already secure in their knowledge.
- Procedures for tackling pupil absence need refinement to achieve sustained improvement in attendance rates.
Safeguarding
The report confirms that safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 31% |
| 2024/25 | 41% |
| 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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