Liscard Primary School, Wallasey

Good
Primary
Community school
Mixed
Ages 211

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~475m)Possible (~679m)Unlikely (~883m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Jane Fagan
Pupils:704 / 730 capacity
LA:Wirral
Phone:01516383910
Address:Withens Lane, Wallasey, CH45 7NQ
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall

URN:104994
UKPRN:10078457
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 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 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-9ppMaths-3ppWriting+8pp

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

Getting There

Bus Stops

Manor Lane (adj)
126m · 2 min walk
Withens Lane (nr)
147m · 2 min walk
Stringhey Road (adj)
157m · 3 min walk
Strathcona Road (nr)
171m · 3 min walk
Penkett Road (adj)
191m · 3 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

96%

Near capacity

704 pupils

730 capacity

26 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(104)

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

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

5.73601%

Overall absence

15.46961%

Persistent absence

543

Enrolments

Authorised3.58178%
Unauthorised2.15423%
Persistent (10%+)15.46961%
Severe (50%+)0.18416%

Absence trend

4.58044%
18/19
3.87404%
20/21
5.94323%
21/22
5.89408%
22/23
5.6969%
23/24
5.73601%
24/25
Overall absence rate

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

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