Ofsted is the regulatory body which provides schools across the country with rankings, ranging from ‘inadequate’ to ‘outstanding’.
While concerns have been shared regarding Ofsted's single-word judgements, alongside calls for reform, they are currently one way by which parents decide which schools to send their children to.
Many schools across Merseyside are rated as ‘good’, however, fewer have been awarded the top mark. We have scoured the ratings to find out which schools have received the top mark, with 14 Wirral primary schools rated 'outstanding' in 2024.
Below are all of the Wirral primary schools currently rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted.
Information is correct at the time of publishing - February 4, 2024. Please note, some schools featured in this list have not been inspected for a number of years.
5. Kilgarth School, Birkenhead
Published in April 2019, the Ofsted report for Kilgarth School reads: "The visit was the first short inspection carried out since Kilgarth School was judged to be outstanding in March 2015. This school continues to be outstanding. The leadership team has maintained the outstanding quality of education in the school since the last inspection." | Google Street View Photo: Google Street View
6. Mersey Park Primary School, Tranmere
Published in April 2019, the Ofsted report for Mersey Park Primary School reads: “High-quality, innovative teaching actively engages pupils in their learning. As a result, pupils make outstanding progress from their starting points in all curriculum areas." | Google Street View Photo: Google Street View
7. Orrets Meadow School, Moreton
Published in November 2017, the Ofsted report for Orrets Meadow School reads: “Pupils make outstanding progress across the full curriculum during their time at the school. This is because of the high-quality teaching they receive and the relentless focus on equipping pupils with the skills to overcome their barriers to learning." | Google Street View Photo: Google Street View
8. Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary School, Greasby
Published in January 2024, the Ofsted report for Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary School reads: "Pupils are exceptionally happy to be members of this kind and caring school community. They understand the school’s values, and they do their utmost to live out the school’s mission to ‘do everything with love’. This is reflected in their impeccable behaviour during their lessons and throughout the school day. Pupils learn from early on to take responsibility for their own actions. They said that they feel safe in school and that they trust staff to help them with any worries they may have." | Google Street View Photo: Google Street View