Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Wirral
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Christ The King is particularly strong in teaching reading and achieves consistently above-average results in reading, writing and mathematics. The school provides a caring, family atmosphere where children are happy, behave well, and develop respect for others. Leadership is strong with governors who are knowledgeable and committed to continuous improvement.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve particularly well in reading, which is a key strength of the school
- Standards in reading, writing and mathematics are consistently above average by end of Year 6
- Good behaviour and safety with above-average attendance
- Well-organised early years provision where children settle quickly and achieve well
- Strong leadership from the headteacher and governors who have accurate understanding of school performance
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers' marking and feedback do not always provide clear guidance on how to improve, and pupils lack time to respond to comments
- Limited involvement of parents in supporting children's learning and school life
- Improvement plans lack clear ways to measure success and track impact on teaching and achievement
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective. The school's work to keep pupils safe and secure is good, pupils feel safe at school, and the governing body ensures arrangements meet statutory requirements.
Extracurricular Activities
Buddy system for older pupils supporting younger children, arts enrichment opportunities, physical education and sports provision
Christ The King Catholic Primary School is a good school where children settle quickly into early years and make good progress through Key Stages 1 and 2, with standards in reading, writing and mathematics consistently above average by the end of Year 6.
At a Glance
16.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 87%. Maths has declined from 82% to 78%. Writing has improved from 67% to 77%.
Class Sizes
25.8
Avg class size
24.2
Infant (KS1)
27.0
KS2
12
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
384 pupils
420 capacity
36 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Wirral
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wirral
Admissions Demand - Wirral
Places available
3,860
Applications
2,952
Got 1st preference
96.0%
Got preferred school
99.1%
Primary admissions across Wirral (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.10267%
Overall absence
7.76398%
Persistent absence
322
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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