The Oldershaw School is a secondary school in Wallasey, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Oldershaw School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 20 pupils.
| Address: | Valkyrie Road, Wallasey, CH45 4RJ |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Wirral |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr S J Peach |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 105104 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1182 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 1,824 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleway Nursery School Castleway North , CH46 1RN | - not rated | 2,959 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Ashburton Road , CH44 5XB | - not rated | 602 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Ashburton Road , CH44 5XB | - not rated | 602 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Primary School Mount Pleasant Road , CH45 5HU | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Primary School St George's Road , CH45 3NF | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Primary School Love Lane , CH44 5RN | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oldershaw School Valkyrie Road , CH45 4RJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldershaw School Valkyrie Road , CH45 4RJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Wallasey Village , CH45 3LN | 2out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic College Wallasey Village , CH45 3LN | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weatherhead High School Breck Rd , CH44 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edstart Schools Wirral 237 Liscard Road , CH44 5TH | - not rated | 753 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne School 45 Penkett Road , CH45 7QG | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elleray Park School Elleray Park Road , CH45 0LH | 4out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marymount School Love Lane , CH44 5SB | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| LIFE Wirral Sports School 126 Victoria Road , CH45 9LD | - not rated | 1,898 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.