The deadline for parents to apply for their children’s place at primary school is approaching. Households have until January 15, 2023, to lodge their ‘preferred three’ with Wirral Council.
Over the past few weeks, LiverpoolWorld has outlined which schools were hardest to get into – but which are the highest rated according to Ofsted?
Below are the eight Wirral primary schools currently rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted to help you make the most best choice.
However, some of Wirral’s outstanding schools have not been visited by the education watchdog for over 10 years.
5. Brackenwood Infant School
Brackenwood Infant School, Bebington, was rated Outstanding in its latest report in July 2010. The Ofsted report said: ‘Among the school’s many strengths, the high quality of care, guidance and support that all staff provide for the pupils shines like a beacon.’ https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/979539
6. Irby Primary School
Irby Primary School, in Irby, was rated Outstanding in its latest report in November 2015. The Ofsted report said: ‘ Teaching is outstanding across most subjects. As a result, pupils are musical, artistically creative and develop linguistically in three languages.’ https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/2529979
7. St Andrew's CE Primary School
St Andrew’s CE Primary School, Bebington, was rated Outstanding in its latest report in October 2016. The Ofsted report said: ‘Pupils relish the challenging work that their teachers give them. Classrooms are a hive of learning and, as a result, all groups of pupils make very strong progress.’ https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/2555596
8. Mersey Park Primary School
Mersey Park Primary School, Tranmere, was rated Outstanding in its latest report in March 2019. The Ofsted report said: ‘Behaviour is exemplary. Pupils are happy and feel safe in this highly inclusive school.’ https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50071477