The summer holidays are coming to an end and children across Merseyside are preparing to return to education or begin their primary school journeys for the first time.
Wirral is home to more than 100 primary schools, including special schools and independents, but which ones are the best according to Ofsted?
Below, in alphabetical order, are all 16 of Wirral’s ‘outstanding’ primary schools, according to Ofsted inspectors. Please note, some of the institutions listed have not had an Ofsted inspection for a number of years.
13. Thornton Hough Primary School
Published in January 2012, the Ofsted report for Thornton Hough Primary School reads: “This is an outstanding school. Very effective leadership has ensured continuous and ongoing improvements, enabling the school to sustain and build on its history of high achievement. Pupils thrive in an environment where every child is known, cared for and valued, and this is helping them to achieve excellence in both their personal and their academic development.” Photo: Google Street View
14. West Kirby School and College
Published in February 2022, the Ofsted report for West Kirby School and College states: “Leaders have high ambitions for every pupil. Many pupils arrive at West Kirby after a period of disrupted and turbulent education. Leaders and staff get them back on track. They help pupils to manage their own behaviour, to re-engage with learning and to gain qualifications that set them up well for adult life. Pupils know that staff want to help. Staff support pupils when they find things difficult. This means that pupils can relax and enjoy their time at school. Pupils feel safe because they know staff will listen to any worries they have." Photo: Google Street View
15. West Kirby St Bridget’s C of E Primary School
Published in January 2013, the Ofsted report for West Kirby St Bridget’s C of E Primary School reads: “All pupils achieve extremely well and reach standards that are well above average in English and mathematics. The rates of progress pupils make are more rapid than at the time of the previous inspection." Photo: Google Street View
16. Wirral Hospitals' School
Published in March 2019, the Ofsted report for Wirral Hospitals’ School states: “This school continues to be outstanding. The leadership team has maintained the outstanding quality of education in the school since the last inspection. You and your leadership team are ambitious in your planning and know what you want to achieve to improve the quality of education for your pupils. " Photo: Google Street View