The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (99% 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
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
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.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 227
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 5.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Trust
- CHESTER DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Helen Griffiths (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
School Lane, Thurstaston, Wirral, Merseyside, CH61 0HH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmIrby Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Pensby High School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Greasby Junior School
Primary · 2.0km away
Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 2.1km away
Greasby Infant School
Primary · 2.3km away
Ladymount Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Calday Grange Grammar School
Secondary · 2.5km away
Pensby Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School?
Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School currently has 227 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School take?
Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School?
Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School is in Wirral, CH61 0HH, in the Wirral local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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