St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey
64%
Capacity
181
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Wirral community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 181 pupils on roll, operating at 64% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey "Good", the school is led by headteacher Maria Hollis, it falls under Wirral local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11559th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 44th out of 64 in Wirral.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey is a popular choice with families — it received 36 applications for 21 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (1.9/5 from 11 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey include Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Rounders, Athletics, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Chess, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 56.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wirral, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey 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 | Wheatland Lane, Wallasey, Wirral, CH44 7ED |
| Headteacher | Maria Hollis |
| Local Authority | Wirral |
| Number of Pupils | 181 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 56.9% |
| School Capacity | 181 / 285 (64% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Oct 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (46%)
11559th of 13,686
Nationally
1701st of 2,065
In North West
44th of 64
In Wirral
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
46%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
36%
'23/24
46%
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
36
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wheatland Lane, Wallasey
Wirral, CH44 7ED
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