Wirral
Overchurch Junior School
Close to home and non-selective, but attainment sits below the national average and the last inspection asked for improvement.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
56% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, close to the national average of around 61%.
- 56%
- Expected standard (R+W+M)
- 6%
- Higher standard (R+W+M)
- 2024/2025
- Academic year
KS2 progress scores (reading, writing, maths progress) are not yet surfaced in this summary. Check the performance table section below.
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Admissions and catchment
Council allocation figures
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KS2 results history
| Year | Pupils | Expected % | Higher % | Reading | Writing | Maths | Read score | Maths score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | — | 56.0% | 6.0% | 67.0% | 76.0% | 63.0% | 104.0 | 102.0 |
| 2023/2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearby and similar schools
Other primary schools in Wirral for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 150120 |
| Local authority | Wirral |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Primary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 7-11 |
| Headteacher | Anne Sheridan |
| Trust | LEADING LEARNERS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | CH49 4NS |
| Latest pupils | 350 |
| FSM eligible | 30.3% |
Contact and identifiers
54 Moreton Road, Upton, Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 4NS
www.overchurch-junior.wirral.sch.ukView local authority page1516774150| DfE number | 2009 |
| UKPRN | 10093298 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 2024 |
| GIAS updated | 3 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 30 Nov 2021 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 20 Oct 2021 |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2021 |