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Well Lane Primary School

Wirral, CH42 5PFPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Inadequate
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
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Competition
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About Well Lane Primary School

Well Lane Primary School is a state primary for mixed genders aged 3 to 11, located in the Wirral local authority area. In a landscape of 90 primary schools across the borough, it sits among a minority that have received an Inadequate rating from Ofsted, with only six schools in the LA currently rated Outstanding. The nearest Outstanding alternative is Mersey Park Primary School, just half a kilometre away. The school’s top-performing local peers, according to ranking scores, are Thornton Hough Primary School (score 96), Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School (81), and Poulton Lancelyn Primary School (80). Well Lane’s own position in this local hierarchy is not provided, but the contrast with these neighbours is sharp. The school is led by headteacher Sarah Knipe and has a capacity of 236 pupils, with nursery provision on site.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPark Road, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH42 5PF
HeadteacherSarah Knipe
Local AuthorityWirral
School Capacity236
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Inadequate
Quality of Education
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Inadequate
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Inadequate
Early Years Provision
Inadequate

Source: Ofsted, 13 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Music RoomsICT SuiteArt StudiosDining HallSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsDanceRoundersTennisGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubChessFilm ClubBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Well Lane Primary School

Well Lane Primary School has been rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted. This means the school has been identified as needing significant improvement. Ofsted will monitor the school closely.