Black Horse Hill Infant School
66%
Capacity
119
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Black Horse Hill Infant School
Black Horse Hill Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Wirral community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 119 pupils on roll, operating at 66% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Black Horse Hill Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Julie Morris, it falls under Wirral local authority.
Black Horse Hill Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 53 applications for 28 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Black Horse Hill Infant School include Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Library, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Gymnastics, Netball, Football, as well as clubs including Art Club, Film Club, Coding, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.0%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wirral, Black Horse Hill Infant School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Saughall Massie Road, Wirral, Wirral, CH48 6DR |
| Headteacher | Julie Morris |
| Local Authority | Wirral |
| Number of Pupils | 119 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.0% |
| School Capacity | 119 / 180 (66% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
53
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Saughall Massie Road, Wirral
Wirral, CH48 6DR
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