Heygarth Primary School

About Heygarth Primary School

Heygarth 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 431 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (134% of 321 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Heygarth Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Hazel Beamish, it falls under Wirral local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12338th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 50th out of 64 in Wirral.

Heygarth Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 94 applications for 57 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 54 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Heygarth Primary School include Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Library, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Netball, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Choir.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.1%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Wirral, Heygarth 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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