The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (121% full)
- 5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
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
27%
+19.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
2% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 509
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Trust
- OAK TREES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andy Milne (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Venables Drive, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 9LY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStanton Road Primary School
Primary · 858m away
Woodslee Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Wirral Grammar School for Boys
Secondary · 1.4km away
Wirral Grammar School for Girls
Secondary · 1.5km away
Brackenwood Infant School
Primary · 1.8km away
Brackenwood Junior School
Primary · 1.8km away
Bebington High Sports College
Secondary · 1.9km away
Mendell Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Poulton Lancelyn Primary School?
Poulton Lancelyn Primary School currently has 509 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Poulton Lancelyn Primary School take?
Poulton Lancelyn Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Poulton Lancelyn Primary School?
Poulton Lancelyn Primary School is in Wirral, CH63 9LY, in the Wirral local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Poulton Lancelyn Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Poulton Lancelyn Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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