Higher Bebington Junior School
Wirral, CH63 8QE · Wirral · primary school
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24th 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 4,224 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3/10 among them, against 5.0/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Higher Bebington Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, also equal to the 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 4.3 out of 10 among them, against 5.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and an after-school club. Activities include Lego, board games, and mindful colouring clubs. Sports cover athletics, football, judo, and gymnastics. Arts and music offer rock band, choir, strings, and drumming lessons. The school organises residential visits and educational day trips.
Getting in
The published school roll is 361 pupils against a stated capacity of 384. 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 maths? What specific support is available for children joining from other schools? How are the residential visits structured for younger pupils?
What Ofsted said about Higher Bebington Junior School
Overview
Higher Bebington Junior School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, maintaining high standards since its previous ‘Outstanding’ rating. Pupils are described as proud of their school, benefiting from “positive and supportive relationships” and a curriculum that fosters self-belief and determination. The report highlights a nurturing environment where pupils feel valued and are encouraged to take on leadership roles.
Strengths
- Pupils learn an “appropriately ambitious curriculum” with clear expectations for what they should know and remember.
- Teachers are “adept at using assessment strategies” to identify knowledge gaps and adapt learning, helping pupils catch up quickly.
- Staff “skilfully adapt” curriculum delivery for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), breaking learning into small steps.
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with staff carefully choosing books that reflect diverse cultures and matching texts to pupils’ phonics knowledge.
- Governors possess the necessary knowledge to “support and challenge the school,” while staff feel valued and supported by leaders.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, staff are not “suitably equipped to design learning consistently well,” hindering pupils’ ability to deepen their understanding.
- Expectations for some pupils’ attitudes to learning are occasionally “not high enough,” meaning these pupils do not learn as well as they could.
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 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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