Town Lane Infant School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 7
Ofsted: Outstanding

Town Lane, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 8LDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Town Lane 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 Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 7 November 2023, report published 13 December 2023

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 7 November 2023

Pupils flourish at Town Lane Infant School. They are happy and love to learn. The school is aspirational for all pupils, including children in the early years. Pupils become curious and independent learners. They talked confidently about their learning and they take immense pride in their written work. Pupils develop an impressive array of skills and knowledge. They achieve highly. They are exceptionally well equipped for the next stage of their education. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They think of others and know how important it is for everyone to be treated the same. They are attentive in lessons. Pupils are extremely polite and courteous with staff and one another. Pupils of all ages are proud to enact the school rules by being 'ready, respectful and safe'. Pupils benefit from the high-quality experiences that the school provides. Older pupils make a valuable contribution to the life of the school through a range of leadership responsibilities. For example, playground buddies ensure that everyone has someone to play with at playtime. Pupils develop their skills and talents by attending a wide range of extra-curricular clubs, including eco-club, art and science club.

Pupil numbers and mix

322 pupils on roll, with places for 214

Eligible for free school meals9.9%

9.9%, 16.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language10.2%

10.2%, 11.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.6%

10.6%, 4.2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0.9%

0.9%, 5.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Town Lane Infant School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Higher Bebington Junior School0.3 milesOfsted: Good64% met the expected standard
Brackenwood Junior School0.5 milesOfsted: Good85% met the expected standard
Brackenwood Infant School0.5 milesOfsted: OutstandingNot published
St Andrew's CofE Primary School0.5 milesOfsted judgements: GoodNot published
St John's Catholic Infant School0.6 milesOfsted: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
CONCORDIA MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
3 to 7
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Kate Large
Address
Town Lane, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 8LD
Local authority
Wirral
URN
143391

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.