The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
11% 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 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 370
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 17.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Head
- Mrs Samantha Calveley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mill Road, Higher Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 8QE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTown Lane Infant School
Primary · 548m away
Brackenwood Junior School
Primary · 967m away
Bebington High Sports College
Secondary · 984m away
Brackenwood Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Wirral Grammar School for Girls
Secondary · 1.2km away
Wirral Grammar School for Boys
Secondary · 1.3km away
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St John's Catholic Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Higher Bebington Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Higher Bebington Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Higher Bebington Junior School?
Higher Bebington Junior School currently has 370 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Higher Bebington Junior School take?
Higher Bebington Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Higher Bebington Junior School?
Higher Bebington Junior School is in Wirral, CH63 8QE, in the Wirral local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Higher Bebington Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Higher Bebington Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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