The Mosslands School
Wallasey, CH45 8PJ · Wirral · secondary school
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19th of 20 secondary schools in Wirral we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.4/10 against 494 of them, against 0.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 5 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 16.4 · 2 | 30% | 0.05 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.83 · 5 | 25% | 0.13 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 34.5 · 5 | 10% | 0.05 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Mosslands School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 19.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 35.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.83 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in May 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Esports Team, Combined Cadet Force, and Duke of Edinburgh, and visit Bentley Motors.
Getting in
The published school roll is 848 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,573. 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 to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific actions are being taken to address the Requires improvement rating?
What Ofsted said about The Mosslands School
Overview
The report states that pupils feel safe and happy, benefiting from positive relationships and strong pastoral support. However, the school is judged as requiring improvement across all categories, as pupils do not achieve as well as they should and some miss learning due to poor attendance or behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils appreciate that staff care for them well, and sixth-form students act as positive role models.
- Teachers have strong subject knowledge and explain concepts well, using thoughtfully designed activities.
- The school provides a broad range of extra-curricular activities, including STEM competitions and sports clubs.
- Staff feel well supported and consulted, ensuring a manageable workload.
- Governors are equipped with the expertise to provide effective challenge and support.
Areas to improve
- Ensure teachers are suitably equipped to deliver the curriculum consistently well in all subjects.
- Analyse attendance data more effectively to identify strategies that improve rates for specific pupil groups.
- Evaluate the impact of new initiatives, including reading strategies and SEND support, to determine their success.
- Ensure sixth-form students receive clear information on progression routes based on their subject choices.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 33.5 |
| 2024/25 | 35.2 |
| 2025/26 | 34.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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