Liscard Primary School, Wallasey
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school creates a warm, welcoming environment where children are excited to learn and behave impeccably. Reading is a real priority, with many opportunities to enjoy books both at school and at home. Teachers use regular checks to help children remember what they have learned, building their knowledge over time.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading for pleasure - pupils read regularly at home and become confident, fluent readers
- Excellent behaviour and attitudes - pupils are polite, kind to each other, and follow school routines eagerly
- Broad, ambitious curriculum delivered consistently with strong subject knowledge from staff
- High aspirations for all pupils, including those with additional needs
- Staff know pupils and families extremely well and provide excellent support
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers need clearer guidance on breaking down learning into small steps for pupils with SEND to help them achieve better
- Attendance improvements have not yet been secured for all pupils, particularly those with SEND
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Eco-rangers bulb planting project, mental health ambassadors, school councillors, digital leaders, educational trips including visits to war rooms and mosques, after-school clubs
Liscard Primary School is a nurturing community where pupils are happy, well-behaved, and benefit from a thoughtfully designed curriculum. The school was judged Outstanding 12 years ago and now receives a Good rating across all areas.
At a Glance
36.8%
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 declined from 85% to 76%. Maths has remained stable at around 81%. Writing has improved from 70% to 78%.
Class Sizes
24.1
Avg class size
23.9
Infant (KS1)
25.3
KS2
24
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
704 pupils
730 capacity
26 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(104)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.73601%
Overall absence
15.46961%
Persistent absence
543
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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