Greasby Junior School, Wirral
Greasby Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Wirral, part of Oak Trees Multi Academy Trust. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2026, ended in a report card: 1 strong standard and 5 expected standard. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 13th-highest of the 48 schools in Wirral with published results, and 3,408th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 102% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted report card
- 1 of 6 areas strong or better
- Capacity
- Full
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Greasby Junior School in detail
What Ofsted's report card says
Ofsted's report card from its 3 March 2026 inspection grades Greasby Junior School on 6 areas: 1 strong standard and 5 expected standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.
Personal development and wellbeing - Strong standard. "The school's programme for pupils' personal development is extensive and thoroughly considered."
Achievement - Expected standard. "Overall, pupils are academically well prepared for secondary school."
Attendance and behaviour - Expected standard. "Leaders communicate the importance of regular attendance to pupils, families and staff effectively."
Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "Leaders have redesigned the curriculum so that it builds pupils' knowledge well in all subjects."
Inclusion - Expected standard. "The school's commitment to ensuring pupils flourish personally and academically is a notable strength."
Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "School and trust leaders have a clear and ambitious vision for the school."
Safeguarding standards were met.
Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should ensure that rigorous monitoring of the progress of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities and disadvantaged pupils is used systematically and skilfully to adjust strategies for supporting these pupils so that they make sustained improvement in their progress and outcomes"; "Leaders should ensure that staff deliver the curriculum consistently effectively. This includes implementing recent improvements to the writing curriculum and making effective adaptations so that pupils, including those with barriers to learning, close gaps and learn more successfully".
Read the full report card on Ofsted's site (school website)
Source: Ofsted report card (Open Government Licence), quoted
Results
In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at Greasby Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 69% in Wirral and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 83% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Greasby Junior School
Across Wirral, 95% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Wirral lodged 56 appeals against primary school offers; 30 reached a hearing and 4 succeeded (13.3% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Greasby Junior School are Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School (under 0.1 miles, Outstanding, 91% reading, 90% maths); Greasby Infant School (0.3 miles, Good); Brookdale Primary School (0.7 miles, 81% reading, 78% maths); and Irby Primary School (1 mile, 91% reading, 79% maths).
Greasby Junior School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery SchoolGreasby Infant SchoolBrookdale Primary SchoolIrby Primary School
The trust
Greasby Junior School is one of 13 schools run by Oak Trees Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 70% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
75 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Greasby Junior School (as of April 2026): 81% would recommend the school, 85% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (93%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (75%).
Who goes there
10.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (91%) and Mixed (5%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Upton Rail Station, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Greasby Junior School (outside), 120 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Greasby Junior School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 19 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Wirral (155).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Greasby Junior School issued 1 suspension, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Greasby Junior School are Hilbre High School (1.7 miles) and Calday Grange Grammar School (1.7 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards met
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- InclusionExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Safeguarding standards: met
Greasby Junior School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in January 2023. Before that, as Greasby Junior School (URN 105026), it was rated Good in February 2020.
Ofsted's report card, in its own words
What it's like to be a pupil at Greasby Junior School
From the moment they first join, pupils are happy and proud to attend Greasby Junior School. It is a big moment for Year 3 pupils, but everyone supports them to settle quickly and learn the expectations of the school. Whenever new pupils join the school, they are welcomed warmly. Pupils attend well. Pupils feel safe. They find great security in all the staff knowing them well individually and being watchful of their needs or worries. Pupils talk profusely about how kind and caring their teachers and other staff at the school are. The ways in which staff look after pupils' wellbeing are extensive, especially for those pupils who are most vulnerable or face barriers to their education. Pupils develop a sound understanding of the school's important values of care, courtesy and consideration. They behave well and try their best to demonstrate these values as much as possible. The oldest pupils are impressive role models for the younger ones. As the values are so well understood, pupils rarely have to worry about unkind or bullying behaviour. Staff support pupils well to resolve any concerns swiftly. Staff encourage pupils to become responsible citizens. Pupils develop a deep understanding of the importance of democracy, mutual respect and tolerance. They are keen to have an active role in the school community as house captains, tour guides, ambassadors or play leaders to put these values into action. Through the school council, pupils appreciate that they have a voice in the decision-making at the school. Pupils are enthusiastic about learning the school's ambitious and carefully designed curriculum. Teachers make lessons interesting and generally accessible for pupils with barriers to learning. Pupils really enjoy reading and show great interest in the texts that teachers choose carefully to broaden their understanding of the world. Overall, pupils achieve well, especially with reading, leaving them well prepared for secondary school.
What Ofsted says the school should do next
- Leaders should ensure that rigorous monitoring of the progress of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities and disadvantaged pupils is used systematically and skilfully to adjust strategies for supporting these pupils so that they make sustained improvement in their progress and outcomes.
- Leaders should ensure that staff deliver the curriculum consistently effectively. This includes implementing recent improvements to the writing curriculum and making effective adaptations so that pupils, including those with barriers to learning, close gaps and learn more successfully.
From Ofsted's report card (inspection 3 March 2026). Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Greasby Junior School excels at helping children develop into caring, responsible citizens with a strong understanding of British values and equalities. The school offers an impressive range of enrichment opportunities including residential trips, museum visits, orchestra performances, and clubs in everything from chess to archery, ensuring every child finds something to interest them. Pupils feel genuinely safe and well looked-after, with staff known for being kind and attentive to individual needs, particularly supporting the most vulnerable children.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional personal development programme with extensive enrichment activities including residential trips, museum visits, performances, and diverse clubs (chess, dance, drama, archery, science, cross-country)
- Strong safeguarding culture where pupils feel safe and staff prioritize wellbeing, particularly for vulnerable pupils
- Well-designed curriculum that builds knowledge effectively across all subjects with thoughtful sequencing
- Calm, orderly behaviour with respectful relationships between pupils and staff
- High attendance rates overall, better than national average
Areas for Improvement
- Writing outcomes need improvement - gaps in writing are not addressed consistently enough by staff, though recent changes are starting to have an impact
- Teaching is not consistently adapted to meet the needs of pupils with gaps in learning, making it harder for some to build knowledge successfully
- Some pupils do not demonstrate diligent attitudes to learning and this is occasionally not addressed by staff
- Disadvantaged pupils attend less regularly than their peers, though recent actions have led to some improvement
- Impact of additional funding and support strategies for disadvantaged pupils is not analysed consistently enough
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Chess, cross-country, dance, craft, drama, science, archery, residential trips, museum visits, art gallery visits, orchestra performances
Greasby Junior School is a well-run junior school where pupils are happy, safe, and develop into responsible citizens. Overall academic achievement is broadly in line with national averages, with particular strengths in reading and recent improvements in mathematics.
At a Glance
10.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
75 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 84% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 71% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 75% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.7
Avg class size
30.7
KS2
7
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Greasby Junior School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Greasby Junior School.
- Em's Stars Before and After School Club Greasby340m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Greasby Junior School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Wirral's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Greasby Junior School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Greasby Junior School is in Wirral; for families living there:
Apply to Wirral for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Wirral is 15 (the median across 136 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
246 pupils
240 places
6 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Wirral
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wirral
Across Wirral council
Places available
3,820
Applications
3,017
Got 1st preference
95.3%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All primary applications across Wirral council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
51
SEN Support
13
EHC Plans
25.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
247
Total Pupils
132
Boys
115
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
19.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,889
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,096
Per pupil
£1339k
Total funding
£38k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.1%
Overall absence
7.3%
Persistent absence
247
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Greasby Junior School
Questions parents ask about Greasby Junior School
What are SATs results like at Greasby Junior School?
Of the pupils at Greasby Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 84% reached the expected standard in reading and 86% did so in maths.
What is Greasby Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Greasby Junior School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in January 2023. Before that, as Greasby Junior School (URN 105026), it was rated Good in February 2020.
What is the catchment area for Greasby Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Greasby Junior School is oversubscribed, Wirral allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Greasby Junior School?
Greasby Junior School was full in 2025, at 102% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Greasby Junior School?
Classes at Greasby Junior School average 30.7 pupils (2025/26). 5 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Greasby Junior School?
Greasby Junior School has around 247 pupils on roll. 11% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Greasby Junior School?
4.1% of sessions were missed at Greasby Junior School in 2024/25. 7.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Greasby Junior School?
Apply through Wirral's coordinated admissions process, naming Greasby Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Greasby Junior School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Greasby Junior School: Em's Stars Before and After School Club Greasby (340m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Greasby Junior School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Wirral is 15 (the median across 136 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Greasby Junior School?
Greasby Junior School is at Mill Lane, Greasby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 3AR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)