SchoolScoresLeasowe Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Oxley Avenue, Leasowe, Wirral, CH46 1RU
0151 638 1126 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 11 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
21 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Wirral comparisons use the 25 of its 58 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 33 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Wirral | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 23rd highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wirral. Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 24th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wirral. Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 21st highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wirral. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 13 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 8th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wirral. Higher than 47% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 54% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 16 parents who had raised a concern Joint 19th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wirral. Higher than 17% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 83% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 13 parents of children with SEND Joint 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wirral. Higher than 40% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 69% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 22nd highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wirral. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 10%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Wirral figures pool parents at the Wirral schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
34 pupils in this year group.
53% — 3 points below the Wirral average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wirral | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 53% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 74% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 56% | 67% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 68% | 68% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 14 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 12 |
| Of those, offered a place | 12 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 23 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Wirral | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 66.5% | 32.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 96% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.9% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 99% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 37.1% | 18.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 16th highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.4% | 7.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 56th lowest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Lower than 1% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.3% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 56th lowest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Lower than 1% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 34.7% | 14.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 57th lowest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Lower than 5% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 10.9 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 54th lowest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Lower than 7% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 55th highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 7% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 14.6 | 19.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 56th highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 3% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 6.6 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 6th highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 91% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 31.6% | 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
- Castleway Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Spirit Catholic and CofE Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 27% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eastway Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 21% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chapelhill Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2020, before conversion) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greenleas Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Paul's Catholic Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 5 needs attention · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- St George's Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Leasowe Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 11 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Leasowe Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Leasowe Primary School?
81% of the 21 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Leasowe Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Leasowe Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 12 families put Leasowe Primary School as their first choice for 14 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 12 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 105055.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.