Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School
Thurstaston Road, Heswall, Wirral, CH60 4SAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Wirral for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 135 schools in Wirral. It ranks 13th of 47 primary schools in Wirral. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 November 2014, report published 18 December 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 February 2024
Pupils are proud to belong to this caring school community. They are supported to build firm foundations which enable them to be 'shining bright' during their time at school. Older pupils act as welcoming buddies to younger children when they join the school. This helps pupils to make friends easily and to learn routines quickly. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), rise to the school's high expectations of their achievement and behaviour. Most pupils achieve well. They also behave well and are kind to each other. Pupils spoke positively about the recent introduction of 'be ready, be safe, be respectful' as their new school rules. They said that these rules help them to be the best that they can be. Pupils are proud to receive rewards, for example the star of the week smiley badges and sashes, in recognition of their positive behaviour and hard work. By taking on roles of responsibility, pupils learn how to contribute to the success of their school. For example, pupils spoke about recent changes to the lunch menu because of work by the school council. Pupils benefit from opportunities to engage with their community and the wider world. For instance, the eco-team arranges local litter picks. Pupils also support charities and local refugee families.
What the school should improve
- A few areas of the school's curriculum have recently been redesigned. As a result, some older pupils have not benefited from these improved curriculums over time. This means that, in these subjects, some older pupils have gaps in their knowledge. The school should support teachers to identify and address these gaps in pupils' knowledge to ensure that pupils are fully prepared for the next stage in their education.
- In some subjects, the school has not clearly identified the most important subject- specific concepts that pupils need to learn securely. As a result, in these subjects, some pupils do not remember important prior knowledge. The school should ensure that teachers are clear about which key concepts to teach in each subject and when to revisit them, so that pupils know and remember more over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
37 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
276 pupils on roll, with places for 320
Schools near Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gayton Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Strong standard | 82% met the expected standard |
| Heswall Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Barnston Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard | 82% met the expected standard |
| Ladymount Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Pensby Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Headteacher Dave Wallace
- Phone
- 01513422556
- Address
- Thurstaston Road, Heswall, Wirral, CH60 4SA
- Local authority
- Wirral
- URN
- 105079
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.