Greasby Junior School, based in Wirral, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Greasby Junior School currently has around 245 pupils on roll, which is about 102% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.1% boys and 46.9% girls. Around 9.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.5%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (93.5%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Mill Lane, Wirral, CH49 3AR
Website: www.greasby-junior.wirral.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01516771837
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Wirral
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Emma Ball
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 149538

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 04/02/2020

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 7 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 240
Number of Pupils: 245
Number of Boys: 130
Number of Girls: 115

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 6.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British93.50%229
White and Asian2.40%6
Other White1.20%3
White and Black African0.80%2
Other Mixed0.80%2
Bangladeshi0.40%1
Unclassified0.40%1
White and Black Caribbean0.40%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
African0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Indian0.00%0

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre
New Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HB
4out of 4 2,934 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Greasby Junior School
Mill Lane , Greasby CH49 3AR
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Greasby Junior School
Mill Lane , Greasby CH49 3AR
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Rigby Drive , Greasby CH49 1RE
4out of 4 128 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary School
Rigby Drive , Greasby CH49 1RE
- not rated 128 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Greasby Infant School
Barker Lane , Greasby CH49 3NX
- not rated 456 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Upton Hall School FCJ
Upton , CH49 6LJ
4out of 4 2,415 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Upton Hall School FCJ
Upton , CH49 6LJ
- not rated 2,415 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Girls More About School
St Benedict's Catholic High School
New Hey Road , Upton CH49 9BZ
- not rated 2,931 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hilbre High School
Frankby Road , West Kirby CH48 6EQ
3out of 4 2,991 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Hilbre High School
Frankby Road , West Kirby CH48 6EQ
- not rated 2,991 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Arrowe Hall School
Arrowe Park Road , Arrowe Park CH49 5LW
- not rated 1,989 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Gilbrook School
Glebe Hey Road , Woodchurch CH49 8HE
- not rated 2,297 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Meadowside School
Pool Lane , Woodchurch CH49 5LA
- not rated 2,342 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kingsley Preparatory School
46 Ford Road , Upton CH49 0TF
- not rated 2,931 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Hayfield School
Manor Drive , Upton CH49 4LN
3out of 4 3,172 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.