The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 467
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 4.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Trust
- OAK TREES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Rob Brown (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Elwyn Road, Meols, Wirral, Merseyside, CH47 7AP
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Great Meols Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Great Meols Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Great Meols Primary School?
Great Meols Primary School currently has 467 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Great Meols Primary School take?
Great Meols Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Great Meols Primary School?
Great Meols Primary School is in Wirral, CH47 7AP, in the Wirral local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Great Meols Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Great Meols Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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