The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (120% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% 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, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 253
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Trust
- OAK TREES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jonathan Lawrenson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Whitfield Lane, Heswall, Wirral, Merseyside, CH60 7SD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStanley School
Special school · 964m away
Pensby Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Ladymount Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Barnston Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Gayton Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Pensby High School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Heswall Primary School?
Heswall Primary School currently has 253 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Heswall Primary School take?
Heswall Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Heswall Primary School?
Heswall Primary School is in Wirral, CH60 7SD, in the Wirral local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Heswall Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Heswall Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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