The short version
Below-average SATs results. 75% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 34% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 179
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 34.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Trust
- OAK TREES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Hindle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Saughall Massie Road, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 6DR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBlack Horse Hill Infant School
Primary · Very close
Hilbre High School
Secondary · Very close
Calday Grange Grammar School
Secondary · 1.1km away
West Kirby Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
West Kirby Grammar School
Secondary · 1.5km away
West Kirby School and College
Special school · 1.5km away
Avalon School
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Black Horse Hill Junior School?
Black Horse Hill Junior School currently has 179 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Black Horse Hill Junior School take?
Black Horse Hill Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Black Horse Hill Junior School?
Black Horse Hill Junior School is in Wirral, CH48 6DR, in the Wirral local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Black Horse Hill Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Black Horse Hill Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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