Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School
89%
Capacity
397
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Wirral community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 397 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 448 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Kathryn Dunne, it falls under Wirral local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 81% 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 1376th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 64 in Wirral.
Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 84 applications for 50 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 47 were first-preference applications.
Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.7/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School include Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Forest School, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Rounders, Cricket, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Gardening, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wirral, Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Rigby Drive, Wirral, Wirral, CH49 1RE |
| Headteacher | Kathryn Dunne |
| Local Authority | Wirral |
| Number of Pupils | 397 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.3% |
| School Capacity | 397 / 448 (89% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Dec 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (81%)
1376th of 13,686
Nationally
169th of 2,065
In North West
2nd of 64
In Wirral
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
81%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
78%
'23/24
81%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed50
84
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
47 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Rigby Drive, Wirral
Wirral, CH49 1RE
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