SchoolScoresLingham Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Townmeadow Lane, Moreton, Wirral, CH46 7UQ
0151 677 5381 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 2 June 2026 , published 8 July 2026.
In short: 1 strong, 5 expected, 1 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
45 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 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 24th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wirral. Higher than 4% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 96% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 25th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wirral. Higher than 4% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 23rd highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wirral. Higher than 10% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 20 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 11th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wirral. Higher than 36% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 52% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 37 parents who had raised a concern 21st highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wirral. Higher than 16% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 83% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 24th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wirral. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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
50 pupils in this year group.
60% — 4 points above the Wirral average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wirral | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 60% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 68% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 70% | 67% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 74% | 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. | 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 | 28 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 23 |
| Of those, offered a place | 23 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 41 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.8
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 17th highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 39.6% | 32.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 36th highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 13th highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.7% | 18.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 32nd highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 7.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 50th lowest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Lower than 12% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 47th lowest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Lower than 20% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.1% | 14.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 55th lowest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Lower than 8% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 8.5 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 51st lowest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Lower than 13% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 48th highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 18% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.3 | 19.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 44th highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 20% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.9 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 23rd highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 69% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 18.3% | 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
- Moreton Christ Church CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eastway Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 21% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chapelhill Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2020, before conversion) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Overchurch Junior School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2021, before conversion) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Overchurch Infant School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected
- Castleway Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- Leasowe Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 27% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Lingham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lingham Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 2 June 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 1 strong, 5 expected, 1 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Lingham Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Lingham Primary School?
69% of the 45 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Lingham Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Lingham Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 23 families put Lingham Primary School as their first choice for 28 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 23 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 105005.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.