St John's Catholic Infant School
115%
Capacity
207
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St John's Catholic Infant School
St John's Catholic Infant School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Wirral community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 207 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (115% of 180 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St John's Catholic Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Catherine Sharkey, it falls under Wirral local authority.
St John's Catholic Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 76 applications for 37 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, 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 St John's Catholic Infant School include Art Studios, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Library, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Tennis, Cross Country, Football, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wirral, St John's Catholic Infant 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 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Old Chester Road, Wirral, Wirral, CH63 7LH |
| Headteacher | Catherine Sharkey |
| Local Authority | Wirral |
| Number of Pupils | 207 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.0% |
| School Capacity | 207 / 180 (115% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed37
76
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
34 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Old Chester Road, Wirral
Wirral, CH63 7LH
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