The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 453
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 63.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Head
- Mrs Margaret Thomas (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Elm Road, Higher Tranmere, Wirral, Merseyside, CH42 0PH
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Mersey Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Mersey Park Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mersey Park Primary School?
Mersey Park Primary School currently has 453 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mersey Park Primary School take?
Mersey Park Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Mersey Park Primary School?
Mersey Park Primary School is in Wirral, CH42 0PH, in the Wirral local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mersey Park Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Mersey Park Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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