Schools across Wirral
Local authority · 138 schools across 10 towns
138
91 primary · 20 secondary
50,741
87% capacity used
51
6 outstanding · 45 good
58,512
7,771 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
69.1%
KS2 Maths
65.2%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
3,901 spare places
Secondary Schools
2,457 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
7.2%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
19.0%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
111
2024/25
Absence trend across Wirral schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
13%
Plans Issued
716
Assessment Requests
1,443
Tribunal Cases
13
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
129
Lodged
(3.2%)
45
Heard
7
Successful
(16%)
Primary (infant classes)
102
Lodged
(3.0%)
31
Heard
3
Successful
(10%)
Secondary
587
Lodged
(14.5%)
477
Heard
107
Successful
(22%)
Total
716
Lodged
(8.8%)
522
Heard
114
Successful
(22%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.