Heswall Primary School
120%
Capacity
253
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Heswall Primary School
Heswall Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Wirral community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 253 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (120% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Heswall Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jonathan Lawrenson, it falls under Wirral local authority.
Heswall Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 76 applications for 29 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 11 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 8 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Heswall Primary School include Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Library, Art Studios, Forest School, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Gymnastics, Cricket, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Choir, Coding, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wirral, Heswall 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Whitfield Lane, Wirral, Wirral, CH60 7SD |
| Headteacher | Jonathan Lawrenson |
| Local Authority | Wirral |
| Number of Pupils | 253 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.5% |
| School Capacity | 253 / 210 (120% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Jan 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (28 Jan 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 29 Mar 2012. 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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
76
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
38 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Whitfield Lane, Wirral
Wirral, CH60 7SD
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