The short version
Average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- 40% 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
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 307
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 39.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Head
- Mrs Lucy Dewhurst-Doyle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2024 | School Inspection
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Townmeadow Lane, Moreton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH46 7UQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMoreton Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 793m away
Eastway Primary School
Primary · 840m away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Orrets Meadow School
Academy · 1.3km away
Chapelhill Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Clare Mount Specialist Sports College
Special school · 1.4km away
Wallasey School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Overchurch Junior School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lingham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lingham Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lingham Primary School?
Lingham Primary School currently has 307 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lingham Primary School take?
Lingham Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lingham Primary School?
Lingham Primary School is in Wirral, CH46 7UQ, in the Wirral local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lingham Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lingham Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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