The best performing primary schools in Wirral have been ranked based on the latest academic attainment data for key subjects.
We’ve analysed the latest government data - for the 2022/23 academic year - to reveal the best primary schools on the Wirral, with the highest reading, writing and maths scores for 2022-23.
The overall score takes into consideration the average marks and the percentage of pupils achieving at a higher standard and the overall percentage of pupils at the schools achieving their ‘expected standard’.
Pupils are meeting the ‘expected standard’ if they achieve a scaled score of 100 or more in their reading and maths tests, and their teacher assesses them as 'working at the expected standard' or better in writing.
Let's take a look at the 15 top Wirral schools based on academic performance.

1. Thornton Hough Primary School, Thornton Hough, Wirral
Thornton Hough Primary School, located in Thornton Hough, has 96% of pupils meeting the expected standard. | Google Street View Photo: Google Street View

2. Dawpool CE Primary School, Thurstaston, Wirral
Dawpool CE Primary School, located in Thurstaston, has 89% of pupils meeting the expected standard. | Image: Google Photo: Google Street View

3. Poulton Lancelyn Primary School, Bebington, Wirral
Poulton Lancelyn Primary School, located in Bebington, has 83% of pupils meeting the expected standard. | Google Street View Photo: Google Street View

4. Great Meols Primary School, Meols, Wirral
Great Meols Primary School, located in Meols, has 80% of pupils meeting the expected standard. | Google Street View Photo: Google Street View