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.

Wirral has 90 primary schools, of which 6 (7%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 68 rated Good — 82% of primary schools in Wirral are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Thornton Hough Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Wirral follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

90
Total schools
6
Outstanding
7%
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 98 View school
🥈 Brackenwood Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 Town Lane Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
4. Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
5. Mersey Park Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
6. Brackenwood Junior School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
7. Poulton Lancelyn Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
8. Barnston Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
9. Gayton Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
10. West Kirby Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
11. Black Horse Hill Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
12. Overchurch Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. St John's Catholic Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. Bidston Avenue Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. Oxton St Saviour's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
17. Thingwall Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. Great Meols Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
19. Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
20. Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 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 6 (7%) 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?
7% of primary schools in Wirral are rated Outstanding and 76% 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.