Schools in Wirral
135 schools in the Wirral council area: 91 primary, 21 secondary, 2 all-through, 2 sixth form / college, 3 nursery, plus 16 special. 9 are independent. 25 had more first-choice applications than places last year.
Primary schools (91)
- Avalon SchoolIndependent · Ages 2–11Independent inspection
- Barnston Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Report card: expected standard· 2026KS2 expected standard: 82%
- Bedford Drive Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 38%
- Bidston Avenue Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 65% Oversubscribed
- Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 27%
- Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 56% Oversubscribed
- Black Horse Hill Infant SchoolState · Ages 3–7Ofsted:Good· 2024
- Black Horse Hill Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 44%
- Brackenwood Infant SchoolState · Ages 4–7Ofsted:Outstanding· 2023
- Brackenwood Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 85%
- Brookdale Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 69% Oversubscribed
- Brookhurst Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 59% Oversubscribed
- Castleway Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 33%
- Cathcart Street Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Requires improvement· 2024KS2 expected standard: 26%
- Chapelhill Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Requires improvement· 2020KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Christ The King Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 67%
- Church Drive Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 69% Oversubscribed
- Co-op Academy HillsideState · Ages 2–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 48%
- Co-op Academy PortlandState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 45% Oversubscribed
- Co-op Academy WoodsleeState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 41%
- Devonshire Park Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2024KS2 expected standard: 47%
- Eastway Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 21% Oversubscribed
- Egremont Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Report card: expected standard· 2026KS2 expected standard: 52%
- Fender Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 41%
- Gayton Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 82% Oversubscribed
- Greasby Infant SchoolState · Ages 3–7Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024
- Greasby Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 70%
- Great Meols Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 75%
- Greenleas Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 44%
- Grove Street Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 30%
- Heswall Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 68% Oversubscribed
- Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 70%
- Heygarth Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 65%
- Higher Bebington Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 64%
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 73%
- Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of England/Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 41%
- Hoylake Holy Trinity CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 72%
- Irby Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 70% Oversubscribed
- Kingsway Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 37%
- Ladymount Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 67%
- Leasowe Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 53%
- Lingham Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 60%
- Liscard Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 68%
- Manor Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Requires improvement· 2023KS2 expected standard: 56%
- Mendell Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Not yet inspectedKS2 expected standard: 41%
- Mersey Park Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 83% Oversubscribed
- Millfields Church of England (Controlled) Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Requires improvement· 2024KS2 expected standard: 43%
- Moreton Christ Church CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 52%
- Mount Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 56%
- New Brighton Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 58%
- Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 36%
- Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Outstanding· 2023KS2 expected standard: 86% Oversubscribed
- Overchurch Infant SchoolState · Ages 3–7Report card: strong areas· 2026
- Overchurch Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Requires improvement· 2021KS2 expected standard: 56%
- Oxton St Saviour's CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Some aspects not as strong· 2024KS2 expected standard: 58% Oversubscribed
- Park Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 53%
- Pensby Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Poulton Lancelyn Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 83% Oversubscribed
- Prenton Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 53%
- Raeburn Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Riverside Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 43%
- Rock Ferry Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2020KS2 expected standard: 28%
- SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyState · Ages 2–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 61% Oversubscribed
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 56%
- Somerville Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 56%
- St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 58%
- St Andrew's CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 60%
- St Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 61%
- St George's Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 64%
- St John's Catholic Infant SchoolState · Ages 3–7 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023
- St John's Catholic Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 45%
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School UptonState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Standards maintained· 2024KS2 expected standard: 55%
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, BirkenheadState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 68%
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, WallaseyState · Ages 2–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 57%
- St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Roman CatholicReport card: strong areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 61%
- St Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Roman CatholicReport card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 53%
- St Peter's Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 48%
- St Werburgh's Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 44%
- Stanton Road Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Report card: expected standard· 2026KS2 expected standard: 52%
- The Priory Parish CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 46%
- Thingwall Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 79% Oversubscribed
- Thornton Hough Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 100% Oversubscribed
- Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 83%
- Town Lane Infant SchoolState · Ages 3–7Ofsted:Outstanding· 2023
- Townfield Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 70%
- Well Lane Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Inadequate· 2023KS2 expected standard: 17%
- West Kirby Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 81%
- West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Outstanding in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 84%
- Woodchurch CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Inadequate· 2023KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Woodchurch Road AcademyState · Ages 3–11Report card: expected standard· 2025KS2 expected standard: 67%
- Woodlands Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 53%
Secondary schools (21)
- Birkenhead Park SchoolState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Requires improvement· 2023Attainment 8: 39.9
- Calday Grange Grammar SchoolGrammar · Ages 11–18 · BoysOfsted:Standards maintained· 2024Attainment 8: 68.1 Oversubscribed
- Co-op Academy BebingtonState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 37.3 Oversubscribed
- Co-op Academy OldershawState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Some areas below Good· 2025Attainment 8: 28.0
- Hilbre High SchoolState · Ages 11–18Report card: areas need attention· 2026Attainment 8: 39.0 Oversubscribed
- Pensby High SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 44.8
- Prenton High School for GirlsState · Ages 11–16 · GirlsOfsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 38.9
- Progress Schools - Hamilton SquareIndependent · Ages 11–16Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 4.7
- Progress Schools - WirralIndependent · Ages 11–16Independent inspection
- Ridgeway High SchoolState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2024Attainment 8: 39.2
- South Wirral High SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 37.4
- St Anselm's CollegeGrammar · Ages 11–18 · Boys · Roman CatholicOfsted:Standards maintained· 2025Attainment 8: 57.2
- St John Plessington Catholic CollegeState · Ages 11–18 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 37.2
- St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary AcademyState · Ages 11–18 · Roman CatholicReport card: areas need attention· 2026Attainment 8: 33.2
- The Mosslands SchoolState · Ages 11–18 · BoysOfsted:Requires improvement· 2024Attainment 8: 35.2
- Upton Hall School FCJGrammar · Ages 11–18 · Girls · Roman CatholicOfsted:Outstanding· 2022Attainment 8: 65.6 Oversubscribed
- Weatherhead High SchoolState · Ages 11–18 · GirlsOfsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 41.9 Oversubscribed
- West Kirby Grammar SchoolGrammar · Ages 11–18 · GirlsOfsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 71.3
- Wirral Grammar School for BoysGrammar · Ages 11–18 · BoysOfsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 65.4 Oversubscribed
- Wirral Grammar School for GirlsGrammar · Ages 11–18 · GirlsOfsted:Outstanding· 2022Attainment 8: 69.3 Oversubscribed
- Woodchurch High SchoolState · Ages 11–16 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025Attainment 8: 37.9
All-through schools (2)
- Birkenhead High School AcademyState · Ages 3–19 · GirlsOfsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 50.5 Oversubscribed
- Birkenhead SchoolIndependent · Ages 3–19Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 44.6
Sixth form / college schools (2)
- Birkenhead Sixth Form CollegeState · Ages 16–19Not yet inspectedA-level average: C+
- Wirral Metropolitan CollegeState · Ages 16–99College: FE inspection
Nursery schools (3)
- Castleway Nursery SchoolState · Ages 0–5Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024
- Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family CentreState · Ages 2–5Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024
- Somerville Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–5Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025
Special schools (16)
- Clare Mount Specialist Sports CollegeState special · Ages 11–19Report card: strong areas· 2026Attainment 8: 19.8
- Edstart Schools WirralIndependent special · Ages 11–16Independent inspection
- Elleray Park SchoolState special · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2023KS2 expected standard: 0%
- Foxfield SchoolState special · Ages 11–19Ofsted:Good· 2023
- Gilbrook SchoolState special · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 0%
- Hayfield SchoolState special · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 0%
- Horizons Independent SchoolIndependent special · Ages 11–16Independent inspection
- IMPACT Northwest SchoolsIndependent special · Ages 11–16Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 10.0
- Kilgarth SchoolState special · Ages 11–16 · BoysOfsted:Standards maintained· 2024Attainment 8: 7.8
- Meadowside SchoolState special · Ages 11–19Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025Attainment 8: 0.3
- Orrets Meadow SchoolState special · Ages 5–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 0%
- Stanley SchoolState special · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 0%
- The Observatory SchoolState special · Ages 7–16Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025Attainment 8: 5.9
- UtopiaIndependent special · Ages 13–19Independent inspection
- West Kirby School and CollegeState special · Ages 5–19Ofsted:Outstanding· 2021Attainment 8: 16.7
- Wirral WrapIndependent special · Ages 7–16Independent inspection
Nearby council areas
Based on each school's postal address in the DfE register, so a few schools near the edge of Wirral may be listed under a neighbouring town. Alternative provision is not listed. Inspection outcomes are shown under the framework each school was inspected with. About the data