Egremont Primary School, Wallasey
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
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 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
69%
Available places
275 pupils
399 capacity
124 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Wallasey
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wallasey
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)
Inspection History(14)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.79648%
Overall absence
15.08621%
Persistent absence
232
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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