Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School
Wirral, CH60 4SA · Wirral · primary school
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15th 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 2,075 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0/10 among them, against 6.2/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0 out of 10 among them, against 6.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 276 pupils against a stated capacity of 320. 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 do not reach the expected standard in core subjects? What specific enrichment opportunities are available to students during the school day?
What Ofsted said about Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School
Overview
Heswall St Peter’s CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, maintaining high expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour. The report highlights a caring community where pupils are proud to belong and benefit from clear routines, effective leadership changes, and a strong focus on reading, writing, and mathematics.
Strengths
- Pupils are supported to build firm foundations, acting as welcoming buddies and engaging positively with community initiatives such as litter picks and charity support.
- Staff explain new content clearly and use assessment information effectively to identify knowledge gaps and misconceptions.
- A new phonics programme has been introduced with success, ensuring most pupils develop the knowledge needed to read with fluency and accuracy.
- The school identifies the additional needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) quickly, enabling them to access the same curriculum as their classmates.
- Attendance rates are improving following effective support for pupils and families previously affected by low attendance.
Areas to improve
- The school should support teachers to identify and address knowledge gaps in older pupils who have not benefited from recently redesigned curriculums in non-core subjects.
- The school should ensure teachers clearly identify key subject-specific concepts and when to revisit them, so pupils remember important prior knowledge securely over time.
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 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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