Gayton Primary School
Wirral, CH60 8PZ · Wirral · primary school
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4th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 1,577 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.5/10 among them, against 9.1/10 nationally. 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 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 21.0 · 93 | 25% | 2.32 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gayton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 21.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.5 out of 10 among them, against 9.1 out of 10 nationally. The school was inspected in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Craft, Dance Cheer, Fun Fusion, OPAL, Yoga, Digital Wizards, Choir, and Acting Coach clubs. Sports include Football, Netball, Multiskills, Boxercise, Dodgeball, and Glow Sports. Arts and music options feature Dance Fusion and Dance club. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 213 pupils against a stated capacity of 255. 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 new inspection framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Gayton Primary School
Overview
Gayton Primary School is described as a school where pupils flourish academically, socially, and emotionally within a "warm, nurturing and highly inclusive environment." The report highlights that leaders have established a culture rooted in "kindness, connection and personal responsibility," resulting in pupils who are "compassionate, reflective and self-assured."
Strengths
- Pupils achieve highly, with results in national tests "above national averages," and disadvantaged pupils are supported to "keep pace with their peers."
- The curriculum is "highly ambitious" and "expertly designed," ensuring secure foundations in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Behaviour is "calm, respectful and consistently positive," underpinned by an ethos of shared responsibility where discriminatory behaviour is addressed "immediately and effectively."
- Attendance is closely monitored, leading to "clear and sustained improvement" with persistent absence reducing quickly.
- Staff provide "responsive teaching" and "well-designed interventions" that enable pupils with special educational needs to make "strong progress."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "pursue ongoing improvement" and address "emerging challenges" to ensure actions have a "transformational impact on all pupils," particularly those facing additional barriers.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and 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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| 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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