St Peter's Catholic Primary School
96%
Capacity
202
Pupils
1.2x
Demand
About St Peter's Catholic Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Wirral community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 202 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Peter's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Parry, it falls under Wirral local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9626th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 34th out of 64 in Wirral.
St Peter's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 17 applications for 14 places, making it 1.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Peter's Catholic Primary School include Art Studios, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Dance, Cricket, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Film Club, Gardening, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 71.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wirral, St Peter's Catholic 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | St Peter's Way, St. Peters Rc Primary School, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 9QR |
| Headteacher | Sarah Parry |
| Local Authority | Wirral |
| Number of Pupils | 202 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 71.4% |
| School Capacity | 202 / 210 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Apr 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (54%)
9626th of 13,686
Nationally
1397th of 2,065
In North West
34th of 64
In Wirral
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
54%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
54%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
17
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (82% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Peter's Way, St. Peters Rc Primary School, Prenton
Wirral, CH43 9QR
St Peter's Way, St. Peters Rc Primary School, Prenton
Wirral, CH43 9QR
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