St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School, Wirral
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school excels at meeting the needs of every child, especially those who are disadvantaged or have special educational needs. Teachers use skilled questioning and clear explanations to help pupils understand concepts deeply, and there is a particular strength in developing children's language and vocabulary from the early years onwards. The school creates a warm, nurturing environment where pupils feel respected and safe, with a strong emphasis on British values and preparing children for life in modern Britain.
Key Strengths
- Clear, well-designed curriculum that is regularly reviewed and strengthened with strong staff training and support
- Excellent early years provision with focus on vocabulary and language development, helping children make strong progress from varied starting points
- Outstanding inclusion practices - swift identification of needs and effective adaptation of teaching so all pupils can access the curriculum
- Strong leadership and governance that prioritizes pupils' needs and uses pupil premium funding effectively
- Calm, respectful school culture where bullying is rare and pupils feel safe and supported
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils' writing achievement and presentation varies between classes, particularly in key stage 1
- Some pupils still have persistently high absence levels despite recent initiatives to improve attendance
- In some subjects, pupils' achievement could be strengthened further beyond current standards
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive safeguarding culture where everyone takes responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed, resulting in pupils feeling safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, trips, visitors, debates, wide range of activities tailored to pupils' interests and talents
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School is a strong performing school that provides a well-structured curriculum with effective teaching and excellent support for all learners, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
At a Glance
39.8%
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 improved from 81% to 87%. Maths has remained stable at around 68%. Writing has remained stable at around 71%.
Class Sizes
25.1
Avg class size
25.0
Infant (KS1)
29.7
KS2
7
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
208 pupils
236 capacity
28 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Wirral
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wirral
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)
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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
5.99877%
Overall absence
20.99448%
Persistent absence
181
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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