Heygarth Primary School
Wirral, CH62 8AG · Wirral · primary school
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28th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.4/10 against 2,592 of them, against 4.5/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Heygarth Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 431 pupils against a stated capacity of 321. 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
Since the higher standard attainment is below the national median, what specific support is provided for pupils aiming to exceed expected levels? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while managing a roll significantly above its designated capacity?
What Ofsted said about Heygarth Primary School
Overview
Heygarth Primary School continues to be a good school, described as "friendly and welcoming" with core values deeply embedded. Pupils enjoy learning, display curiosity, and feel safe and included, supported by staff who maintain high expectations and clear routines.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed an "ambitious curriculum" that provides pupils with the knowledge needed to succeed at secondary school.
- Staff deliver phonics effectively, ensuring books match learned sounds, helping pupils become "increasingly confident and fluent in reading."
- Swift action has strengthened mathematics delivery, with tailored support ensuring pupils who fall behind receive appropriate help.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified swiftly and supported well to access the curriculum.
- Behaviour is managed consistently, with low-level disruption not tolerated, ensuring pupils’ learning is "rarely interrupted."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure a small number of pupils who have fallen behind in reading receive sufficient opportunity to practise and secure sounds to become fluent readers.
- In a few subjects, staff must check that pupils have understood earlier learning before moving on to new content to build secure foundations.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where staff receive up-to-date training, report concerns quickly, and work closely with outside agencies to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 41% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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