SchoolScoresBlack Horse Hill Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of OAK TREES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Saughall Massie Road, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 6DR
0151 625 8446 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 March 2017. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 15 June 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
48 pupils in this year group.
44% — 12 points below the Wirral average, and 18 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wirral | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 44% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 65% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 60% | 67% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 56% | 68% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Wirral. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Wirral | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 18th highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 34.6% | 32.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 31st highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 12th highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.3% | 18.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 10th highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.9% | 7.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 35th lowest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Lower than 43% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 35th lowest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Lower than 41% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.2% | 14.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 29th lowest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Lower than 59% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 29th lowest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Lower than 53% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 44th highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 22% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.9 | 19.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 31st highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 53% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.9 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 52nd highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 15.6%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Black Horse Hill Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- West Kirby Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024, before conversion) · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Avalon School 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Hoylake Holy Trinity CofE Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greasby Infant School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greasby Junior School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Great Meols Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Black Horse Hill Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Black Horse Hill Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 March 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 15 June 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Black Horse Hill Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 18 points below the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 150633.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.