Town Lane Infant School
153%
Capacity
327
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Town Lane Infant School
Town Lane Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Wirral community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 327 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (153% of 214 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Kate Large, it falls under Wirral local authority.
Town Lane Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 132 applications for 83 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 82 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), 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 Town Lane Infant School include Sensory Room, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Forest School, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Cricket, Cross Country, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Choir, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wirral, Town Lane 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Town Lane, Wirral, Wirral, CH63 8LD |
| Headteacher | Kate Large |
| Local Authority | Wirral |
| Number of Pupils | 327 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.5% |
| School Capacity | 327 / 214 (153% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Dec 2023. 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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed83
132
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
82 families put this school as their 1st choice (62% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Town Lane, Wirral
Wirral, CH63 8LD
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