Overchurch Junior School, based in Wirral, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 7 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.

Overchurch Junior School currently has around 347 pupils on roll, which is about 84% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51% boys and 49% girls. Around 26.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

School Information

Address: Moreton Road, Wirral, CH49 4NS
Website:
Telephone:
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Wirral
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Anne Sheridan
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 105056

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 7 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 412
Number of Pupils: 347
Number of Boys: 177
Number of Girls: 170

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: Above Average (1.9)
Maths: Above Average (1.9)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
69%
Town average
62%
Local authority average
66%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
4%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
9%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
105.0
Town average
105.4
Local authority average
106.1
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
105.0
Town average
104.1
Local authority average
105.0
England average
104.3

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 2,117 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Castleway Nursery School
Castleway North , CH46 1RN
- not rated 3,226 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Overchurch Infant School
Moreton Road , Upton CH49 4NS
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Overchurch Junior School
Moreton Road , Upton CH49 4NS
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Overchurch Junior School
54 Moreton Road , Upton CH49 4NS
2out of 4 9 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton
Moreton Road , Upton CH49 6LL
3out of 4 452 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Sandbrook Primary School
Stavordale Road , Moreton CH46 9PS
- not rated 1,163 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 4 577 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Upton Hall School FCJ
Upton , CH49 6LJ
- not rated 577 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Girls More About School
St Benedict's Catholic High School
New Hey Road , Upton CH49 9BZ
- not rated 1,433 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ridgeway High School
Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB
3out of 4 2,364 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Woodchurch High School
Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch CH49 7NG
- not rated 2,562 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hayfield School
Manor Drive , Upton CH49 4LN
3out of 4 389 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Kingsley Preparatory School
46 Ford Road , Upton CH49 0TF
- not rated 1,042 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Orrets Meadow School
Chapelhill Road , Moreton CH46 9QQ
- not rated 1,110 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Orrets Meadow School
Chapelhill Road , Moreton CH46 9QQ
4out of 4 1,110 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wirral Wrap
Summerhill House , Beechwood Drive CH43 9LB
- not rated 1,400 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.