Best Primary Schools in Wirral 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 90 schools across Wirral. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

12%

Outstanding rate

56.9%

Avg KS2 SATs

37.3

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Thornton Hough Primary School Primary	Outstanding	87	View school
🥈	Mersey Park Primary School Primary	Outstanding	79	View school
🥉	Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	77	View school
4.	Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
5.	Brackenwood Junior School Primary	Good	74	View school
6.	Great Meols Primary School Primary	Outstanding	73	View school
7.	Liscard Primary School Primary	Outstanding	72	View school
8.	Poulton Lancelyn Primary School Primary	Good	70	View school
9.	Higher Bebington Junior School Primary	Outstanding	69	View school
10.	Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School Primary	Good	68	View school
11.	Thingwall Primary School Primary	Good	68	View school
12.	West Kirby Primary School Primary	Good	68	View school
13.	Barnston Primary School Primary	Good	67	View school
14.	St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	66	View school
15.	Gayton Primary School Primary	Good	66	View school
16.	Christ The King Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	65	View school
17.	Egremont Primary School Primary	Good	65	View school
18.	Greasby Junior School Primary	Good	64	View school
19.	St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton Primary	Good	64	View school
20.	Lingham Primary School Primary	Good	64	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Wirral?

There are 90 primary schools in Wirral, of which 11 (12%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Wirral?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Wirral is Thornton Hough Primary School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Wirral?

Primary and secondary school applications in Wirral are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Wirral council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Wirral?

12% of primary schools in Wirral are rated Outstanding and 66% are rated Good. 75% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.