Gayton Primary School

About Gayton Primary School

Gayton Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Wirral community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 219 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 230 places).

Ofsted has rated Gayton Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jennie McAleny, it falls under Wirral local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2174th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 64 in Wirral.

Gayton Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 71 applications for 30 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Gayton Primary School include Forest School, Art Studios, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Netball, Athletics, Swimming, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Gardening, Film Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 3.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Wirral, Gayton 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.

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