Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School, Wirral

In its own words: "'The Dawpool community is united in its ambition to create a school that embodies the person, love, and work of Jesus Christ. Rooted in this aim, we celebrate the unique dignity of every child. Each pupil is deeply known, valued, and nurtured, with bespoke opportunities to develop their gifts."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, cricket, tennis, athletics, gymnastics, basketball, multi-sports and cross-country.

In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 69% in Wirral and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 93% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 21 families put Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School as their first choice and 48 named it as one of their preferences, for 24 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 Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School are Irby Primary School (0.9 miles, 91% reading, 79% maths); Greasby Junior School (1.2 miles, 84% reading, 86% maths); Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School (1.3 miles, Outstanding, 91% reading, 90% maths); and Greasby Infant School (1.5 miles, Good).

Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School is one of 32 schools run by Chester Diocesan Academies Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 49% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

112 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 88% would recommend the school, 93% say their child is happy there and 63% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (94%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (63%).

2.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (89%) and Mixed (6%).

The nearest railway station is West Kirby Rail Station, about 2.4 miles away in a straight line.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School Lane (adjacent), 280 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 9 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Wirral (155).

Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School are Pensby High School (1.1 miles) and Calday Grange Grammar School (1.5 miles).