The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 41% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
41%
-21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
35% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 243
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 60.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Head
- Mr Charles Hewitt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
December 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
New Hey Road, Woodchurch, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 8HB
Town setting
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Woodchurch High School
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Meadowside School
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Foxfield School
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Woodchurch CofE Primary School
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Gilbrook School
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Ridgeway High School
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Questions parents ask
What is Fender Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Fender Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fender Primary School?
Fender Primary School currently has 243 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fender Primary School take?
Fender Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fender Primary School?
Fender Primary School is in Wirral, CH49 8HB, in the Wirral local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fender Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Fender Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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