Located in Wirral, Leasowe Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school 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.

Leasowe Primary School currently has around 202 pupils on roll, which is about 64% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.5% boys and 47.5% girls. Around 66.7% 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 10.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 36.9%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (90.6%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Oxley Avenue, Wirral, CH46 1RU
Website: https://www.leasoweprimaryschool.org.uk/
Telephone: 01516381126
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Wirral
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Claire Hill
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 105055

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 11/03/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 315
Number of Pupils: 202
Number of Boys: 106
Number of Girls: 96

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 10.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 36.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British90.60%183
Other Asian3.00%6
African2.00%4
Unclassified1.50%3
White and Black African1.00%2
White and Asian0.50%1
Other Mixed0.50%1
Other White0.50%1
Other (any other ethnic group)0.50%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Indian0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-0.6)
Writing: Below Average (-2.3)
Maths: Average (-0.5)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
35%
Town average
62%
Local authority average
53%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
4%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
105.4
Local authority average
104.0
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
102.0
Town average
104.1
Local authority average
102.2
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Castleway Nursery School
Castleway North , CH46 1RN
- not rated 380 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Leasowe Primary School
Oxley Avenue , Leasowe CH46 1RU
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Castleway Primary School
Castleway North , CH46 1RN
- not rated 690 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School
Gardenside , Leasowe CH46 2RP
3out of 4 771 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Gardenside , CH46 2RP
- not rated 771 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Ballantyne Junior School
Ballantyne Drive , Bidston CH43 7XG
- not rated 1,048 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oxley School
Oxley Avenue , Moreton L46 1QA
- not rated 57 yd Community school Not Applicable Girls More About School
The Kingsway Academy
Birket Avenue , Moreton CH46 1RB
- not rated 391 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Wallasey School
Birket Avenue , Moreton CH46 1RB
- not rated 391 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The Henry Meoles School
Birket Avenue , Moreton L46 1RA
- not rated 555 yd Community school Not Applicable Boys More About School
The Mosslands School
Mosslands Drive , CH45 8PJ
2out of 4 1,838 yd Community school No Boys More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Clare Mount Specialist Sports College
Birket Avenue , CH46 1RA
4out of 4 1,044 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Emslie Morgan Alternative Provision School (EMAPS)
235 Leasowe Road , CH45 8RE
- not rated 1,097 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Emslie Morgan Academy
235 Leasowe Road , CH45 8RE
- not rated 1,097 yd Academy alternative provision sponsor led No Mixed More About School
The Link Centre At Solar Campus
235 Leasowe Road , Leasowe CH45 8LW
- not rated 1,229 yd Pupil referral unit No Mixed More About School
The Observatory School
Bidston Village Road , Bidston CH43 7QT
- not rated 1,319 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.