Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School
91%
Capacity
291
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School
Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wirral community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 291 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 320 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Dave Wallace, it falls under Wirral local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5330th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 64 in Wirral.
Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 52 applications for 29 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School include ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Cross Country, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Coding, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 3.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wirral, Heswall St Peter's CofE 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Thurstaston Road, Wirral, Wirral, CH60 4SA |
| Headteacher | Dave Wallace |
| Local Authority | Wirral |
| Number of Pupils | 291 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 3.6% |
| School Capacity | 291 / 320 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 Feb 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Dec 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5330th of 13,686
Nationally
781st of 2,065
In North West
12th of 64
In Wirral
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
67%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
52
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Thurstaston Road, Wirral
Wirral, CH60 4SA
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