Is Overchurch Infant School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 14 April 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 78th of 81 primary schools in Wirral. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at Overchurch Infant School?

Applications for Reception places at Overchurch Infant 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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Overchurch Infant School

Moreton Road, Upton, Wirral, CH49 4NS

Local ranking78th of 81 primary schools in Wirral

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

322

Capacity

3-7

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: Ofsted inspection 14 April 2026. Figures last updated 30 July 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 14 April 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 286
Boys: 142 (53%)
Girls: 127 (47%)
Capacity: 322 (84% full)
SEND: 25.2%
FSM Eligible: 19.6%
EAL: 3.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.5%
SEN Support: 21.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 12.6
Budget per Pupil: £7,170/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 90.2%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.1%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.8%
Mixed Other: 1.8%
White Other: 1.4%
Asian Indian: 1.1%
Asian Pakistani: 0.7%
Asian Other: 0.7%

90.2%

White British

2.1%

Mixed White & Asian

1.8%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01516773335

schooloffice@overchurch-infant.wirral.sch.uk

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Moreton Road

Wirral, North West

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Administrative

URN: 105043
UKPRN: 10070942
Establishment No.: 2256

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