Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School
About Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School in Wirral is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers tell a clear story. With 397 pupils on roll against a capacity of 448, the school is running at nearly 89% occupancy, leaving some room but clearly in demand. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 84 applications for 50 places, making it officially oversubscribed with an oversubscription ratio of 1.68. Crucially, 47 of those applications were first-preference offers, meaning nearly every family who put it top of their list got a place. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 8.3%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively affluent catchment. As a Roman Catholic school, it serves a specific community, and its strong reputation is reflected in the fact that it ranks second out of 64 primary schools in Wirral, placing it in the top 3% of the local authority.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Dec 2023Source: Ofsted, 24 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:15
Source: olopschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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