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Black Horse Hill Infant School

Black Horse Hill Infant School

Wirral, CH48 6DRPrimary School·Ages 3-7
Goodby Ofsted

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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSaughall Massie Road, Wirral, Wirral, CH48 6DR
HeadteacherJulie Morris
Local AuthorityWirral
Number of Pupils119
Free School Meals (FSM)25.0%
School Capacity119 / 180 (66% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Improved
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 20 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

7
GymnasiumSports HallDining HallPlaying FieldsLibraryICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

AthleticsGymnasticsNetballFootball

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubFilm ClubCodingGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

28

Applications

53

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.9x
0x1x2x3x5x+

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Black Horse Hill Infant School

Black Horse Hill Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01516255238www.blackhorsehillinfant.co.uk

Saughall Massie Road, Wirral

Wirral, CH48 6DR

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Saughall Massie Road, Wirral

Wirral, CH48 6DR

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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