Great Meols Primary School
Wirral, CH47 7AP · Wirral · primary school
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10th 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 2,551 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.4/10 among them, against 7.8/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Great Meols Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.4 out of 10 among them, against 7.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 450 pupils against a stated capacity of 459. 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 not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in the final year of primary education?
What Ofsted said about Great Meols Primary School
Overview
Great Meols Primary School is judged to be ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ early years provision. Pupils are described as happy, respectful, and well-behaved, benefiting from a ‘well organised’ curriculum that builds knowledge logically. The school fosters strong personal development through clubs, trips, and a focus on well-being.
Strengths
- The early years curriculum is ‘exceedingly well-ordered’, with adults who ‘interact exceptionally well’ with children, preparing them ‘remarkably well’ for Year 1.
- Staff have ‘secure subject knowledge’ and skilfully check retention of key concepts before introducing new learning.
- Reading is ‘carefully woven throughout the curriculum’, with pupils encouraged to ‘read widely and often’, extending their vocabulary.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported, with most learning alongside classmates and a clear rationale for bespoke curricula where needed.
- Staff appreciate the ‘collaborative working culture’ and support for well-being provided by the multi-academy trust.
Areas to improve
- In one or two subjects, the school has not ‘pinpointed the fundamental knowledge’ pupils should learn, preventing some from achieving the depth of which they are capable.
- Staff do not always ensure pupils apply their knowledge of spelling, punctuation, and grammar consistently across the wider curriculum, limiting achievement.
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 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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
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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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