Schools in Wirral
Wirral is a metropolitan borough area in the North West. It has 136 open schools and colleges: 90 primary, 19 secondary, 1 all-through, 16 special, 3 nursery, 2 sixth forms and colleges and 5 others. 43% are academies or free schools.
Schools
136
90 primary · 19 secondary
Pupils
50,451
on roll in 133 schools
Ofsted Good or better
91%
71 of 78 with a one-word grade on record
Governors
1,109
on record across 122 schools
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Schools in Wirral 136
| School | Phase | Ofsted | Pupils | Governors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon SchoolOther independent school · WirralNone on recordOther · 104 pupils | Other | None on record | 104 | - |
| Barnston Primary SchoolCommunity school · WirralReport cardMar 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 299 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | Report cardMar 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards met | 299 | 9 |
| Bedford Drive Primary SchoolCommunity school · BirkenheadGoodNov 2022Primary · 406 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2022 | 406 | 11 |
| Bidston Avenue Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BirkenheadGoodSep 2023This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy.Primary · 446 pupils · 13 governors | Primary | GoodSep 2023This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy. | 446 | 13 |
| Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · PrentonReport cardMay 2026Expected standard in 4 areas, Needs attention in 3; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 404 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | Report cardMay 2026Expected standard in 4 areas, Needs attention in 3; safeguarding standards met | 404 | 11 |
| Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · BirkenheadGoodNov 2023Primary · 203 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2023 | 203 | 8 |
| Birkenhead High School AcademyAcademy sponsor led · PrentonGoodApr 2023All-through · 1,226 pupils · 12 governors | All-through | GoodApr 2023 | 1,226 | 12 |
| Birkenhead Park SchoolAcademy sponsor led · BirkenheadReport cardJun 2026Strong standard in 3 areas, Expected standard in 3; safeguarding standards metSecondary · 731 pupils · 9 governors | Secondary | Report cardJun 2026Strong standard in 3 areas, Expected standard in 3; safeguarding standards met | 731 | 9 |
| Birkenhead SchoolOther independent school · PrentonNone on recordOther · 892 pupils | Other | None on record | 892 | - |
| Birkenhead Sixth Form CollegeAcademy 16-19 converter · WirralNone on recordSixth form and college · 10 governors | Sixth form and college | None on record | - | 10 |
| Black Horse Hill Infant SchoolCommunity school · WirralGoodFeb 2024Primary · 102 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2024 | 102 | 9 |
| Black Horse Hill Junior SchoolAcademy converter · WirralGoodMar 2017Primary · 169 pupils · 4 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2017 | 169 | 4 |
| Brackenwood Infant SchoolCommunity school · WirralOutstandingNov 2023Primary · 155 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | OutstandingNov 2023 | 155 | 8 |
| Brackenwood Junior SchoolAcademy converter · WirralGoodApr 2023Primary · 199 pupils · 2 governors | Primary | GoodApr 2023 | 199 | 2 |
| Brookdale Primary SchoolAcademy converter · WirralGoodSep 2012Primary · 239 pupils · 5 governors | Primary | GoodSep 2012 | 239 | 5 |
| Brookhurst Primary SchoolAcademy converter · WirralGoodFeb 2024This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy.Primary | Primary | GoodFeb 2024This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy. | - | - |
| Calday Grange Grammar SchoolAcademy converter · WirralGoodJan 2016Secondary · 1,493 pupils · 17 governors | Secondary | GoodJan 2016 | 1,493 | 17 |
| Castleway Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · WirralNo overall gradeSep 2024Good in all four key judgements; safeguarding effectiveNursery · 52 pupils · 8 governors | Nursery | No overall gradeSep 2024Good in all four key judgements; safeguarding effective | 52 | 8 |
| Castleway Primary SchoolCommunity school · WirralNo overall gradeNov 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 177 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | No overall gradeNov 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 177 | 8 |
| Cathcart Street Primary SchoolCommunity school · WirralReport cardJul 2026Needs attention in all seven areas; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 213 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | Report cardJul 2026Needs attention in all seven areas; safeguarding standards met | 213 | 9 |
| Chapelhill Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · WirralRequires improvementJan 2020This inspection was of the school this one replaced.Primary · 83 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | Requires improvementJan 2020This inspection was of the school this one replaced. | 83 | 7 |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · WirralGoodSep 2014Primary · 384 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodSep 2014 | 384 | 11 |
| Church Drive Primary SchoolAcademy converter · WirralGoodJun 2023Primary · 323 pupils · 5 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2023 | 323 | 5 |
| Clare Mount Specialist Sports CollegeCommunity special school · LeasoweReport cardMay 2026Exceptional in 4 areas, Strong standard in 3; safeguarding standards metSpecial · 461 pupils · 13 governors | Special | Report cardMay 2026Exceptional in 4 areas, Strong standard in 3; safeguarding standards met | 461 | 13 |
| Co-op Academy BebingtonAcademy sponsor led · WirralGoodApr 2023Secondary · 1,044 pupils · 9 governors | Secondary | GoodApr 2023 | 1,044 | 9 |
| Co-op Academy HillsideAcademy converter · PrentonReport cardApr 2026Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 5; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 177 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | Report cardApr 2026Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 5; safeguarding standards met | 177 | 8 |
| Co-op Academy OldershawAcademy converter · WallaseyNo overall gradeApr 2025Requires improvement in 1 key judgement, Inadequate in 3; sixth form provision Inadequate; safeguarding effectiveSecondary · 774 pupils · 12 governors | Secondary | No overall gradeApr 2025Requires improvement in 1 key judgement, Inadequate in 3; sixth form provision Inadequate; safeguarding effective | 774 | 12 |
| Co-op Academy PortlandAcademy sponsor led · BirkenheadNo overall gradeApr 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 227 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | No overall gradeApr 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 227 | 8 |
| Co-op Academy WoodsleeAcademy sponsor led · WirralGoodNov 2023Primary · 283 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2023 | 283 | 8 |
| Devonshire Park Primary SchoolCommunity school · BirkenheadGoodJul 2015Primary · 413 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodJul 2015 | 413 | 8 |
| Eastway Primary SchoolCommunity school · WirralGoodOct 2022Primary · 256 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2022 | 256 | 9 |
| Edstart Schools WirralOther independent special school · WallaseyNone on recordSpecial · 50 pupils | Special | None on record | 50 | - |
| Egremont Primary SchoolAcademy converter · WallaseyReport cardMar 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 275 pupils · 3 governors | Primary | Report cardMar 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards met | 275 | 3 |
| Elleray Park SchoolCommunity special school · WallaseyOutstandingApr 2023Special · 222 pupils · 1 governor | Special | OutstandingApr 2023 | 222 | 1 |
| Fender Primary SchoolCommunity school · WirralReport cardJun 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 4, Needs attention in 2; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 275 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | Report cardJun 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 4, Needs attention in 2; safeguarding standards met | 275 | 9 |
| Foxfield SchoolCommunity special school · WirralGoodOct 2012Special · 242 pupils · 12 governors | Special | GoodOct 2012 | 242 | 12 |
| Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family CentreLocal authority nursery school · WirralOutstandingSep 2017Nursery · 170 pupils · 5 governors | Nursery | OutstandingSep 2017 | 170 | 5 |
| Gayton Primary SchoolAcademy converter · WirralReport cardJan 2026Strong standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 213 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | Report cardJan 2026Strong standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards met | 213 | 12 |
| Gilbrook SchoolCommunity special schoolNo overall gradeMar 2025Outstanding in 2 key judgements, Good in 2; safeguarding effectiveSpecial · 60 pupils · 14 governors | Special | No overall gradeMar 2025Outstanding in 2 key judgements, Good in 2; safeguarding effective | 60 | 14 |
| Greasby Infant SchoolCommunity school · WirralNo overall gradeNov 2024Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 196 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | No overall gradeNov 2024Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 196 | 8 |
| Greasby Junior SchoolAcademy converter · WirralReport cardMar 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 5; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 247 pupils · 5 governors | Primary | Report cardMar 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 5; safeguarding standards met | 247 | 5 |
| Great Meols Primary SchoolAcademy converter · WirralGoodNov 2023Primary · 450 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2023 | 450 | 8 |
| Greenleas Primary SchoolCommunity school · WallaseyGoodJun 2023Primary · 304 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2023 | 304 | 8 |
| Grove Street Primary SchoolCommunity school · WirralGoodOct 2022Primary · 312 pupils · 2 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2022 | 312 | 2 |
| Hayfield SchoolCommunity special school · WirralGoodJul 2017Special · 175 pupils · 12 governors | Special | GoodJul 2017 | 175 | 12 |
| Heswall Primary SchoolAcademy converter · WirralGoodMar 2012Primary · 257 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2012 | 257 | 7 |
| Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · WirralGoodNov 2014Primary · 276 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2014 | 276 | 10 |
| Heygarth Primary SchoolCommunity school · WirralGoodOct 2017Primary · 431 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2017 | 431 | 9 |
| Higher Bebington Junior SchoolCommunity school · WirralGoodOct 2023Primary · 361 pupils · 1 governor | Primary | GoodOct 2023 | 361 | 1 |
| Hilbre High SchoolAcademy converter · WirralReport cardMar 2026Expected standard in 1 area, Needs attention in 6; safeguarding standards metSecondary · 1,154 pupils · 7 governors | Secondary | Report cardMar 2026Expected standard in 1 area, Needs attention in 6; safeguarding standards met | 1,154 | 7 |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · BirkenheadGoodOct 2022Primary · 185 pupils | Primary | GoodOct 2022 | 185 | - |
| Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · WirralGoodNov 2023Primary · 179 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2023 | 179 | 8 |
| Horizons Independent SchoolOther independent special school · BirkenheadNone on recordSpecial · 24 pupils | Special | None on record | 24 | - |
| Hoylake Holy Trinity CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter · WirralGoodMay 2023This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy.Primary · 288 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodMay 2023This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy. | 288 | 9 |
| IMPACT Northwest SchoolsOther independent special school · BirkenheadNone on recordSpecial · 72 pupils | Special | None on record | 72 | - |
| Irby Primary SchoolAcademy converter · WirralGoodJul 2023This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy.Primary · 249 pupils · 5 governors | Primary | GoodJul 2023This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy. | 249 | 5 |
| Kilgarth SchoolCommunity special school · BirkenheadOutstandingMar 2015Special · 63 pupils · 4 governors | Special | OutstandingMar 2015 | 63 | 4 |
| Kingsway Primary SchoolCommunity school · WallaseyReport cardFeb 2026Expected standard in 2 areas, Needs attention in 5; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 151 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | Report cardFeb 2026Expected standard in 2 areas, Needs attention in 5; safeguarding standards met | 151 | 7 |
| Ladymount Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · WirralGoodJun 2024Primary · 241 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2024 | 241 | 11 |
| Leasowe Primary SchoolCommunity school · WirralNo overall gradeMar 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 179 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | No overall gradeMar 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 179 | 6 |
| Lingham Primary SchoolCommunity school · WirralReport cardJun 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 5, Needs attention in 1; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 270 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | Report cardJun 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 5, Needs attention in 1; safeguarding standards met | 270 | 9 |
| Liscard Primary SchoolCommunity school · WallaseyGoodNov 2023Primary · 704 pupils · 13 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2023 | 704 | 13 |
| Manor Primary SchoolAcademy converter · WirralRequires improvementMar 2023This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy.Primary · 117 pupils · 4 governors | Primary | Requires improvementMar 2023This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy. | 117 | 4 |
| Meadowside SchoolCommunity special school · WirralNo overall gradeMar 2025Good in all four key judgements; sixth form provision Good; safeguarding effectiveSpecial · 114 pupils · 7 governors | Special | No overall gradeMar 2025Good in all four key judgements; sixth form provision Good; safeguarding effective | 114 | 7 |
| Mendell Primary SchoolAcademy converter · WirralReport cardJul 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 133 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | Report cardJul 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards met | 133 | 8 |
| Mersey Park Primary SchoolCommunity school · WirralOutstandingMar 2019Primary · 452 pupils · 13 governors | Primary | OutstandingMar 2019 | 452 | 13 |
| Millfields Church of England (Controlled) Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · WirralRequires improvementMar 2024Primary · 72 pupils · 1 governor | Primary | Requires improvementMar 2024 | 72 | 1 |
| Moreton Christ Church CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter · WirralGoodMay 2023Primary · 383 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodMay 2023 | 383 | 9 |
| Mount Primary SchoolCommunity school · WirralReport cardJun 2026Needs attention in all seven areas; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 300 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | Report cardJun 2026Needs attention in all seven areas; safeguarding standards met | 300 | 8 |
| New Brighton Primary SchoolCommunity school · WallaseyGoodOct 2023Primary · 581 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2023 | 581 | 8 |
| Orrets Meadow SchoolAcademy special converter · WirralUngraded inspectionMar 2024No earlier grade held in our data. This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy.Special · 94 pupils · 8 governors | Special | Ungraded inspectionMar 2024No earlier grade held in our data. This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy. | 94 | 8 |
| Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · BirkenheadGoodNov 2022Primary · 436 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2022 | 436 | 10 |
| Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter · WirralOutstandingDec 2023Primary · 435 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | OutstandingDec 2023 | 435 | 7 |
| Overchurch Infant SchoolCommunity school · WirralReport cardApr 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 269 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | Report cardApr 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6; safeguarding standards met | 269 | 11 |
| Overchurch Junior SchoolAcademy sponsor led · WirralRequires improvementOct 2021This inspection was of the school this one replaced.Primary · 352 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | Requires improvementOct 2021This inspection was of the school this one replaced. | 352 | 7 |
| Oxton St Saviour's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter · PrentonUngraded inspectionDec 2024No earlier grade held in our data. This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy.Primary · 207 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | Ungraded inspectionDec 2024No earlier grade held in our data. This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy. | 207 | 10 |
| Park Primary SchoolCommunity school · WallaseyGoodOct 2023Primary · 401 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2023 | 401 | 9 |
| Pensby High SchoolFoundation school · WirralGoodJan 2018Secondary · 915 pupils · 12 governors | Secondary | GoodJan 2018 | 915 | 12 |
| Pensby Primary SchoolCommunity school · WirralReport cardJul 2026Expected standard in 5 areas, Needs attention in 2; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 224 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | Report cardJul 2026Expected standard in 5 areas, Needs attention in 2; safeguarding standards met | 224 | 12 |
| Poulton Lancelyn Primary SchoolAcademy converter · WirralReport cardFeb 2026Strong standard in 6 areas, Expected standard in 1; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 507 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | Report cardFeb 2026Strong standard in 6 areas, Expected standard in 1; safeguarding standards met | 507 | 6 |
| Prenton High School for GirlsAcademy converter · BirkenheadGoodMar 2014Secondary · 770 pupils · 13 governors | Secondary | GoodMar 2014 | 770 | 13 |
| Prenton Primary SchoolCommunity school · PrentonReport cardFeb 2026Expected standard in 6 areas, Needs attention in 1; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 393 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | Report cardFeb 2026Expected standard in 6 areas, Needs attention in 1; safeguarding standards met | 393 | 10 |
| Progress Schools - Hamilton SquareOther independent schoolNone on recordOther · 35 pupils | Other | None on record | 35 | - |
| Progress Schools - WirralOther independent schoolNone on recordOther · 14 pupils | Other | None on record | 14 | - |
| Raeburn Primary SchoolCommunity school · WirralGoodFeb 2018Primary · 454 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2018 | 454 | 10 |
| Ridgeway High SchoolFoundation school · PrentonGoodJan 2024Secondary · 858 pupils · 5 governors | Secondary | GoodJan 2024 | 858 | 5 |
| Riverside Primary SchoolCommunity school · WirralGoodApr 2023Primary · 251 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodApr 2023 | 251 | 8 |
| Rock Ferry Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BirkenheadGoodMay 2011Primary · 301 pupils · 13 governors | Primary | GoodMay 2011 | 301 | 13 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · WirralGoodJan 2012Primary · 273 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodJan 2012 | 273 | 8 |
| Somerville Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · WallaseyGoodMay 2014Nursery · 62 pupils · 11 governors | Nursery | GoodMay 2014 | 62 | 11 |
| Somerville Primary SchoolCommunity school · WallaseyGoodSep 2023Primary · 379 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodSep 2023 | 379 | 11 |
| South Wirral High SchoolAcademy converter · WirralGoodOct 2022This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy.Secondary · 1,019 pupils · 10 governors | Secondary | GoodOct 2022This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy. | 1,019 | 10 |
| SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter · WallaseyUngraded inspectionOct 2023No earlier grade held in our data. This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy.Primary · 263 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | Ungraded inspectionOct 2023No earlier grade held in our data. This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy. | 263 | 7 |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter · WallaseyNo overall gradeOct 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective. This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy.Primary · 196 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | No overall gradeOct 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective. This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy. | 196 | 8 |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter · WirralNo overall gradeMay 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective. This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy.Primary · 205 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | No overall gradeMay 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective. This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy. | 205 | 11 |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · BirkenheadGoodJun 2016Primary · 247 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2016 | 247 | 9 |
| St Anselm's CollegeAcademy converter · PrentonGoodJul 2019Secondary · 1,002 pupils · 14 governors | Secondary | GoodJul 2019 | 1,002 | 14 |
| St George's Primary SchoolCommunity school · WallaseyGoodJan 2014Primary · 922 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodJan 2014 | 922 | 10 |
| St John Plessington Catholic CollegeAcademy converter · WirralGoodNov 2022Secondary · 1,556 pupils · 9 governors | Secondary | GoodNov 2022 | 1,556 | 9 |
| St John's Catholic Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school · WirralGoodNov 2023Primary · 189 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2023 | 189 | 12 |