St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Prenton
St Peter's Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Prenton. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 6th-highest of the 7 schools in Prenton with published results, and 10,716th of 14,452 across England. It was 84% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Wirral (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Peter's Catholic Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 66% of Year 6 pupils at St Peter's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 72% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 69% in Wirral and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 61% in reading and 57% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Peter's Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 20 families put St Peter's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 24 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Peter's Catholic Primary School are Co-op Academy Hillside (0.2 miles, 83% reading, 74% maths); Fender Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 47% reading, 41% maths); Manor Primary School (0.7 miles, 61% reading, 56% maths); and Townfield Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 81% reading, 81% maths).
St Peter's Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Co-op Academy HillsideFender Primary SchoolManor Primary SchoolTownfield Primary School
Who goes there
73.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 8.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 77 pupils (35.6%) received SEN support and 13 (6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Upton Rail Station, about 510 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Peter's Way (opposite), 120 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Peter's Catholic Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Peter's Catholic Primary School are Ridgeway High School (0.3 miles), Woodchurch High School (0.5 miles) and Upton Hall School FCJ (0.9 miles).
Ridgeway High SchoolWoodchurch High SchoolUpton Hall School FCJ
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Peter's warmly welcomes all pupils, including those new to the school and those with special needs, helping them feel safe and happy. The school has an ambitious, well-ordered curriculum focusing on reading and building pupils' knowledge step-by-step across subjects. Pupils develop into caring, responsible young people who understand diverse families and actively contribute to their community.
Key Strengths
- Well-designed curriculum with clear knowledge progression in most subjects, helping pupils learn and remember more effectively
- Strong phonics teaching and emphasis on reading, with well-stocked library and carefully chosen books that reflect diverse experiences
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, working closely with parents and health professionals to identify needs quickly
- High staff morale with strong leadership support for workload and well-being
- Pupils develop excellent wider skills including healthy relationships, community involvement, and understanding of British values
Areas for Improvement
- A small number of subjects lack clearly organised curriculum content, making it unclear for teachers what knowledge to teach and when
- Leaders need to complete curriculum planning in remaining subjects to ensure consistent, secure learning progression
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective, with staff well-trained and vigilant about pupil safety, leaders aware of local risks, and timely support provided for vulnerable pupils including those with mental health needs.
Extracurricular Activities
Team games and sports at playtimes, fundraising for charities, community litter picks, distribution of fruit and vegetables to local social supermarket
St Peter's Catholic Primary School is a Good primary school in Prenton, Merseyside, with a strengthened leadership team that has recently improved the curriculum. Pupils, including those with SEND, feel safe and happy, and achieve well across a range of subjects.
At a Glance
73.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 61% to 66% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 57% to 72% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 64% to 69% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.6
Avg class size
23.3
Infant (KS1)
20.6
KS2
10
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Before and after school care
St Peter's Catholic Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Wirral
Term dates
St Peter's Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided school, 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
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Peter's Catholic Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Peter's Catholic Primary 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)
- Collisions
- 9
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 4 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
84%
Available places
177 pupils
210 places
33 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Prenton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Prenton
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.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
77
SEN Support
13
EHC Plans
41.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
216
Total Pupils
113
Boys
103
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
21.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,112
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,676
Per pupil
£1373k
Total funding
£179k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.3%
Overall absence
28.6%
Persistent absence
154
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
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Peter's Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Peter's Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 66% reached the expected standard in reading and 72% did so in maths.
What is St Peter's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2022.
What is the catchment area for St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Peter's Catholic Primary 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 St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
St Peter's Catholic Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 84% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
Classes at St Peter's Catholic Primary School average 21.6 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
St Peter's Catholic Primary School has around 216 pupils on roll. 73% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
8.3% of sessions were missed at St Peter's Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 28.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Wirral's coordinated admissions process, naming St Peter's Catholic Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St Peter's Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
St Peter's Catholic Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 4 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Wirral is 15 (the median across 136 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
St Peter's Catholic Primary School is at St Peter's Way, Noctorum, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 9QR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)