St George's Primary School
100%
Capacity
918
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St George's Primary School
St George's 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 918 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 920 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St George's Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Bernard Cassidy, it falls under Wirral local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5077th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 64 in Wirral.
St George's Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 165 applications for 120 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 120 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St George's Primary School include Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Forest School, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Film Club, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wirral, St George's 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | St George's Road, Wallasey, Wirral, CH45 3NF |
| Headteacher | Bernard Cassidy |
| Local Authority | Wirral |
| Number of Pupils | 918 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.8% |
| School Capacity | 918 / 920 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 20 Feb 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
5077th of 13,686
Nationally
739th of 2,065
In North West
11th of 64
In Wirral
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
76%
'23/24
68%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed120
165
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
120 families put this school as their 1st choice (73% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St George's Road, Wallasey
Wirral, CH45 3NF
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