Heygarth Primary School, Wirral

In its own words: "equipping them to be responsible, respectful, active citizens who contribute positively to society; developing their understanding of fundamental British values; developing their understanding and appreciation of diversity; celebrating what we have in common and promoting respect for the different protected characteristics as defined in law."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is with great pleasure that I am writing to introduce myself to you, as the Headteacher of Heygarth Primary School. Having been Headteacher here now for 10 years, I feel very privileged and very fortunate to know our children, staff, governors, parents, families and our wider community very well."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Heygarth Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 69% in Wirral and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (86% in reading, 67% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 40 families put Heygarth Primary School as their first choice and 80 named it as one of their preferences, for 41 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Heygarth Primary School are Raeburn Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 70% reading, 71% maths); Millfields Church of England (Controlled) Primary School (0.5 miles, Requires improvement, 50% reading, 43% maths); Brookhurst Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 78% reading, 88% maths); and Brookhurst Primary School (0.7 miles).

Heygarth Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

5.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The nearest railway station is Eastham Rake Rail Station, about 970 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Heygarth Road (adjacent), 70 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Heygarth Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 52 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, public order offences and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Wirral (155).

In 2024/25, Heygarth Primary School issued 9 suspensions, 2.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.