Black Horse Hill Infant School
Saughall Massie Road, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 6DROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Black Horse Hill Infant School is a primary school in Wirral for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 135 schools in Wirral. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 February 2024, report published 20 March 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 February 2024
Pupils enjoy being part of this caring and welcoming school family. Each morning, they arrive at school happy and ready to learn. Pupils know that staff look after them and help with any problems that they may have. The school has high aspirations for pupils' achievements. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), work hard to rise to these ambitions. Typically, they achieve well. Pupils realise the school's vision for them each day. They are 'learning for life'. Pupils behave exceptionally well during lessons. There is a calm atmosphere throughout the school. Pupils show high levels of consideration and respect for others, such as by carefully listening to each other's points of view. They enjoy the variety of equipment that is available to them, especially for sports games during lunchtimes. Pupils enjoy their role in making the friendship bench a special place for those who need it. Pupils are kind, considerate and extremely well mannered. Pupils benefit from a range of trips and activities that enrich the curriculum. They spoke highly about roles in the school parliament. Recently, they helped to choose what games they could play at lunchtime. Pupils develop a strong understanding of diversity and equality. This helps them to become resilient and independent.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, staff do not make the best use of assessment information when designing new learning. From time to time, this means that pupils do not deepen their knowledge in these subjects. The school should support staff in checking that pupils learn all that they should.
Pupil numbers and mix
102 pupils on roll, with places for 180
Schools near Black Horse Hill Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Horse Hill Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| West Kirby Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Not published |
| Avalon School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Hoylake Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Julie Morris
- Phone
- 01516255238
- Address
- Saughall Massie Road, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 6DR
- Local authority
- Wirral
- URN
- 105027
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.