Black Horse Hill Infant School
About Black Horse Hill Infant School
Black Horse Hill Infant School in Wirral was rated Good overall in its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2024, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2020. The inspection report awarded the school Outstanding for behaviour and attitudes, with Good marks across leadership, quality of education, personal development and early years provision. With just 119 pupils on roll against a capacity of 180, the school is comfortably undersubscribed in terms of space, yet it was oversubscribed for 2025/26 admissions, receiving 53 applications for 28 places — a ratio of 1.89 applicants per place. All 28 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, suggesting strong local demand despite the school's small size.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Feb 2024Source: Ofsted, 20 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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