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 (98% full)
- 35% 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
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 73 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 714
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 35.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Head
- Mrs Jane Fagan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Location
Withens Lane, Wallasey, Merseyside, CH45 7NQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEdstart Schools Wirral
Independent · 710m away
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 853m away
The Oldershaw School
Secondary · 892m away
Egremont Primary School
Primary · 925m away
Mount Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
New Brighton Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Park Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Elleray Park School
Special school · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Liscard Primary School?
Liscard Primary School currently has 714 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Liscard Primary School take?
Liscard Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Liscard Primary School?
Liscard Primary School is in Wallasey, CH45 7NQ, in the Wirral local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Liscard Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Liscard Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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