Liscard Primary School
Wallasey, CH45 7NQ · Wirral · primary school
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21st 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 — 6.3/10 against 1,954 of them, against 5.2/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Liscard Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 5.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Mateys Club or the Liscard Pirates/Captains Before/After School Club. Sports activities include dance, swimming, gymnastics, and athletics. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 704 pupils against a stated capacity of 730. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Mateys Club? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from the before-school club into the main day?
What Ofsted said about Liscard Primary School
Overview
Liscard Primary School is described as a “nurturing community” where pupils are “happy to be there” and behaviour is “impeccable.” The inspection judged the school’s overall effectiveness, quality of education, and leadership as ‘Good’, noting a “thoughtfully designed” curriculum that supports most pupils well.
Strengths
- Pupils display “motivated and excited attitudes to learning” and treat one another with “kindness and respect.”
- Staff possess “strong subject knowledge” and use assessment effectively to “identify and remedy pupils’ misconceptions.”
- Reading is a “top priority,” with consistent phonics delivery ensuring pupils become “confident and fluent readers.”
- The school fosters a “culture of inclusion” and offers a personal development programme that “widens their experiences.”
- Staff “know and support pupils and their families extremely well,” with parents appreciating the help provided.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure teachers use assessment information to identify “specific gaps” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), as some do not achieve as well as they could due to unclear next steps.
- Actions to improve attendance have not yet secured improvement for all pupils, particularly those with SEND.
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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