Egremont Primary School, Wallasey

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Primary
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Ages 211

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~366m)Possible (~523m)Unlikely (~680m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Ms Susannah McShane
Pupils:275 / 399 capacity
LA:Wirral
Phone:01516385406
Address:Church Street, Wallasey, CH44 8AF
Trust:OAK TREES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 June 2017

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall

URN:143502
UKPRN:10063117
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Wallasey
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

This school creates a welcoming, safe environment where all children - including those with additional needs and disadvantaged pupils - thrive and belong. Teachers know their pupils well and provide sensitive, caring support. The school excels at developing strong communication and language skills, giving every child the confidence to learn and participate fully in school life.

Key Strengths

  • Strong focus on reading and vocabulary development across all year groups -
  • Warm, positive relationships between staff and pupils creating a calm, orderly environment -
  • Effective identification and support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils -
  • Excellent attendance rates, including for vulnerable pupils -
  • Ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum that builds pupils' knowledge over time

Areas for Improvement

  • Inconsistent teaching of handwriting, spelling and grammar across year groups, leaving some pupils with gaps -
  • Some early years staff do not consistently make full use of interactions with children to build detailed knowledge

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where all legal requirements are fulfilled and pupils feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

Orchestral performances, theatre trips, clubs, competitions, trips and visits, working with authors, school council, eco champions

Egremont Primary School is rated as meeting expected standards across most areas. The school has strong foundations in safeguarding, behaviour, attendance, and inclusion, with particular strengths in early reading and supporting disadvantaged pupils.

At a Glance

65.3%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

SEN Provision

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-12ppMaths-12ppWriting-3pp

Reading has declined from 76% to 64%. Maths has declined from 76% to 64%. Writing has remained stable at around 64%.

Class Sizes

15.3

Avg class size

15.0

Infant (KS1)

15.9

KS2

16

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Bus Stops

Parkside (opp)
170m · 3 min walk
Church Lane (adj)
223m · 4 min walk
Elmswood Road (adj)
247m · 4 min walk
Union Street (adj)
257m · 4 min walk
Church Street (opp)
269m · 4 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

69%

Available places

275 pupils

399 capacity

124 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Wallasey

Low pressure
New homes approved:403
Projected new pupils:101

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wallasey

Admissions Demand - Wirral

Low demand0.76x oversubscription

Places available

3,860

Applications

2,952

Got 1st preference

96.0%

Got preferred school

99.1%

Primary admissions across Wirral (2025/26)

Inspection History(14)

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Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good

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SEN Provision

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Pupil Demographics

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

4.79648%

Overall absence

15.08621%

Persistent absence

232

Enrolments

Authorised3.19923%
Unauthorised1.59725%
Persistent (10%+)15.08621%
Severe (50%+)0.43103%

Absence trend

6.86809%
18/19
4.51711%
20/21
6.70608%
21/22
6.0397%
22/23
5.37243%
23/24
4.79648%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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