Chapelhill Primary School
42%
Capacity
88
Pupils
7.5x
Demand
About Chapelhill Primary School
Chapelhill Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Wirral community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 88 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (42% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Chapelhill Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Mcfarlane, it falls under Wirral local authority.
Chapelhill Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 15 applications for 2 places, making it 7.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 2 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), 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 Chapelhill Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Football, Cricket, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Film Club, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 63.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wirral, Chapelhill Primary 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 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Stavordale Road, Wirral, Wirral, CH46 9PS |
| Headteacher | Sarah Mcfarlane |
| Local Authority | Wirral |
| Number of Pupils | 88 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 63.1% |
| School Capacity | 88 / 210 (42% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Jan 2020Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Mar 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed2
15
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
2 families put this school as their 1st choice (13% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Stavordale Road, Wirral
Wirral, CH46 9PS
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