Overchurch Infant School
Moreton Road, Upton, Wirral, CH49 4NSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Overchurch 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 outcome is a report card, from an inspection in April 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 14 April 2026, report published 8 June 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Strong standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Expected standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Expected standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Expected standard
- Leadership and governance
- Expected standard
- Early years
- Expected standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 April 2026
Pupils begin their education journey at Overchurch Infant School with enthusiasm. They arrive each day eager to learn and describe the school as a happy, friendly place. They attend regularly and enjoy learning alongside one another in a happy, friendly environment. Pupils treat one another with kindness and respect. Staff and pupils build warm relationships across the school. This helps pupils feel safe and secure. Pupils behave well. Staff provide the care and nurture pupils need to grow into confident learners. Pupils learn and play happily together. They develop the skills to resolve any issues that arise. Staff know pupils well and offer the academic and pastoral support they need to flourish. Pupils do not worry about bullying. They say it happens rarely and trust staff will help if anything concerns them. Parents and carers speak positively about the care and compassion staff show pupils and families. They value how this creates a caring school community. Pupils enjoy learning and approach challenges with confidence. They show interest and engagement in learning, work collaboratively with others, and follow instructions carefully. These positive learning habits help pupils to achieve well across the curriculum. Clear routines and high expectations prepare them well for continued success as they move on to junior school. Pupils take part in a wide range of experiences that enrich school life. They learn to think about others. Pupils also participate in projects within the local community. These experiences prepare them to be active citizens who understand how their voice can make a difference.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should make sure that pupils’ writing across the curriculum is consistently of a high quality, so that pupils apply their skills effectively in all subjects.
- Leaders should make sure that monitoring at all levels gives the most useful and precise information to secure further improvements, enabling them to identify priorities accurately and secure further improvements.
Pupil numbers and mix
269 pupils on roll, with places for 322
Schools near Overchurch Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overchurch Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 56% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Moreton Christ Church CofE Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Chapelhill Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 50% met the expected standard |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School | 0.9 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 53% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Steven Elliott
- Phone
- 01516773335
- Address
- Moreton Road, Upton, Wirral, CH49 4NS
- Local authority
- Wirral
- URN
- 105043
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.