Overchurch Junior School is a primary school in Wirral, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led 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 350 pupils on roll, which is about 85% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48% boys and 52% girls. Around 30.3% 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 5.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (93.1%).
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: | 54 Moreton Road, Wirral, CH49 4NS |
| Website: | www.overchurch-junior.wirral.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01516774150 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Wirral |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Anne Sheridan |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150120 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/10/2021
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 412 |
| Number of Pupils: | 350 |
| Number of Boys: | 168 |
| Number of Girls: | 182 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 93.10% | 326 |
| Other Mixed | 1.10% | 4 |
| Indian | 1.10% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 1.10% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.90% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 0.90% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 2 |
| Other White | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| African | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 | 2,120 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleway Nursery School Castleway North , CH46 1RN | - not rated | 3,231 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overchurch Junior School 54 Moreton Road , Upton CH49 4NS | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overchurch Infant School Moreton Road , Upton CH49 4NS | 3out of 4 | 9 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Overchurch Junior School Moreton Road , Upton CH49 4NS | - not rated | 9 yd | Community school | 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 |
| Moreton Christ Church CofE Primary School Upton Road , Moreton CH46 0PB | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Hall School FCJ Upton , CH49 6LJ | 4out of 4 | 576 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Upton Hall School FCJ Upton , CH49 6LJ | - not rated | 576 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic High School New Hey Road , Upton CH49 9BZ | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway High School Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum CH43 9EB | 3out of 4 | 2,370 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodchurch High School Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch CH49 7NG | - not rated | 2,566 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayfield School Manor Drive , Upton CH49 4LN | 3out of 4 | 398 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Preparatory School 46 Ford Road , Upton CH49 0TF | - not rated | 1,048 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Orrets Meadow School Chapelhill Road , Moreton CH46 9QQ | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orrets Meadow School Chapelhill Road , Moreton CH46 9QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Wrap Summerhill House , Beechwood Drive CH43 9LB | - not rated | 1,409 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.