Located in Wirral, Lingham Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 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.
Lingham Primary School currently has around 307 pupils on roll, which is about 77% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 57% boys and 43% girls. Around 39.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (87.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Townmeadow Lane, Wirral, CH46 7UQ |
| Website: | www.linghamprimary.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01516775381 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Wirral |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lucy Dewhurst-Doyle |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 105005 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/02/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 399 |
| Number of Pupils: | 307 |
| Number of Boys: | 175 |
| Number of Girls: | 132 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 22.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 87.30% | 268 |
| African | 3.60% | 11 |
| Other Mixed | 1.60% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 1.30% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 1.30% | 4 |
| Other White | 1.30% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.70% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.30% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castleway Nursery School Castleway North , CH46 1RN | - not rated | 2,604 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lingham Primary School Townmeadow Lane , Moreton CH46 7UQ | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreton Christ Church CofE Primary School Upton Road , Moreton CH46 0PB | - not rated | 854 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreton Christ Church CofE Primary School Upton Road , Moreton CH46 0PB | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastway Primary School Rossall Road , Moreton CH46 8TA | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Danger Lane , Moreton CH46 8UG | 3out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Henry Meoles School Birket Avenue , Moreton L46 1RA | - not rated | 1,853 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Kingsway Academy Birket Avenue , Moreton CH46 1RB | - not rated | 1,997 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallasey School Birket Avenue , Moreton CH46 1RB | - not rated | 1,997 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxley School Oxley Avenue , Moreton L46 1QA | - not rated | 2,421 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Upton Hall School FCJ Upton , CH49 6LJ | 4out of 4 | 2,555 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orrets Meadow School Chapelhill Road , Moreton CH46 9QQ | - not rated | 1,408 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orrets Meadow School Chapelhill Road , Moreton CH46 9QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Mount Specialist Sports College Birket Avenue , CH46 1RA | 4out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayfield School Manor Drive , Upton CH49 4LN | 3out of 4 | 2,125 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Wrap Summerhill House , Beechwood Drive CH43 9LB | - not rated | 2,744 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.