Thornton Hough Primary School
102%
Capacity
179
Pupils
3.2x
Demand
About Thornton Hough Primary School
Thornton Hough Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Wirral community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 179 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 175 places).
the school is led by headteacher William Lowe, it falls under Wirral local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 96% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 70th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 64 in Wirral.
Thornton Hough Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 86 applications for 27 places, making it 3.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Thornton Hough Primary School include Gymnasium, Forest School, Sports Hall, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Tennis, Athletics, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Art Club, Chess, Book Club, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wirral, Thornton Hough 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | St George's Way, Wirral, Wirral, CH63 1JJ |
| Headteacher | William Lowe |
| Local Authority | Wirral |
| Number of Pupils | 179 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.6% |
| School Capacity | 179 / 175 (102% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (96%)
70th of 13,686
Nationally
10th of 2,065
In North West
1st of 64
In Wirral
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
96%
Expected Standard
35%
Higher Standard
'22/23
96%
'23/24
96%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
86
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% 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 Way, Wirral
Wirral, CH63 1JJ
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