Is Thornton Hough Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 13 February 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded A, 1st of 81 primary schools in Wirral. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Thornton Hough Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 100% of pupils at Thornton Hough Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Thornton Hough Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Thornton Hough Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Thornton Hough Primary School

St George's Way, Thornton Hough, Wirral, CH63 1JJ

Local ranking1st of 81 primary schools in Wirral

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

175

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 13 February 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 100.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 27.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 100.0%
Writing (Expected): 100.0%
Maths (Expected): 100.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 100.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 110.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 109.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 112.0
Cohort Size: 26

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 179
Boys: 100 (54%)
Girls: 85 (46%)
Capacity: 175 (106% full)
SEND: 6.2%
FSM Eligible: 5.6%
EAL: 8.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.6%
SEN Support: 5.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.8
Budget per Pupil: £5,937/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 4.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 91.0%
Mixed Other: 4.0%
White Other: 1.1%
Asian Chinese: 1.1%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.6%
Asian Indian: 0.6%
Asian Pakistani: 0.6%
Asian Other: 0.6%

91.0%

White British

4.0%

Mixed Other

1.1%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01513363427

schooloffice@thorntonhough.wirral.sch.uk

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St George's Way

Wirral, North West

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Administrative

URN: 105015
UKPRN: 10076363
Establishment No.: 2212

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