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.

Academically, the school’s performance is exceptional. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, well above the Wirral local authority average of 53%. At the higher standard, 14% achieved that benchmark. In individual subjects, 89% reached the expected standard in reading, with 42% reaching the higher standard; in maths, 84% hit the expected level and 41% the higher standard; and in writing, 94% met the expected standard, with 20% at the higher level. Average scaled scores were 109 in reading and 107 in maths, both comfortably above the national average of 100. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2023 awarded it Outstanding across every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — a clean sweep that matches its previous Outstanding rating from 2008.

The school offers a wide range of facilities including a sports hall, gymnasium, music rooms, art studios, forest school, chapel, and outdoor playgrounds and playing fields. Sports on offer include swimming, cricket, athletics, dance, rounders and cross country, while clubs range from book club and drama to gardening, film club and eco club. The nursery provision caters for children from age two, making it a convenient option for families with younger siblings. SEND support covers specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech, language and communication needs, autistic spectrum disorder, and social, emotional and mental health needs. For Catholic families in Wirral who prioritise strong academic outcomes and a faith-based environment, this school is a clear frontrunner — oversubscribed but still accessible for first-preference applicants, and backed by an Outstanding Ofsted rating that has been consistently held.

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