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Catholic schools in Wirral

All 23 Catholic schools in Wirral.

23 schools in Wirral

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  1. Upton Hall School FCJ

    Wirral, CH49 6LJ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Catholic
    • Girls
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the Wirral catholic schools average, low absence.

    166 first choices, 156 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1665.6

    Wirral catholic schools 48.2England 46.2

    Days missed
    4.9%Wirral catholic schools 7.5%
    Pupils
    1,004
    Pupils per teacher
    16.4
    View school Upton Hall School FCJ
  2. Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School

    Wirral, CH49 1RE · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Wirral catholic schools average, low absence.

    71 first choices, 60 offers made

    Met the standard at 1186%

    Wirral catholic schools 58%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.9%Wirral catholic schools 7.5%
    Pupils
    435
    Pupils per teacher
    24.0
    View school Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School
  3. St Anselm's College

    Prenton, CH43 1UQ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Boys
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the Wirral catholic schools average, low absence.

    155 first choices, 157 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1663.1

    Wirral catholic schools 48.2England 46.2

    Days missed
    5.3%Wirral catholic schools 7.5%
    Pupils
    1,002
    Pupils per teacher
    17.3
    View school St Anselm's College
  4. Christ The King Catholic Primary School

    Wirral, CH62 6AE · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Wirral catholic schools average, low absence.

    42 first choices, 45 offers made

    Met the standard at 1167%

    Wirral catholic schools 58%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.1%Wirral catholic schools 7.5%
    Pupils
    384
    Pupils per teacher
    19.5
    View school Christ The King Catholic Primary School
  5. Ladymount Catholic Primary School

    Wirral, CH61 5YD · State · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Wirral catholic schools average, low absence.

    24 first choices, 30 offers made

    Met the standard at 1167%

    Wirral catholic schools 58%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.1%Wirral catholic schools 7.5%
    Pupils
    241
    Pupils per teacher
    24.6
    View school Ladymount Catholic Primary School
  6. St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School

    Wirral, CH49 5LE · State · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results above the Wirral catholic schools average, low absence.

    27 first choices, 29 offers made

    Met the standard at 1161%

    Wirral catholic schools 58%England 62%

    Days missed
    6.0%Wirral catholic schools 7.5%
    Pupils
    208
    Pupils per teacher
    15.1
    View school St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School
  7. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton

    Wirral, CH49 6LL · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic

    Results below the Wirral catholic schools average, low absence.

    27 first choices, 30 offers made

    Met the standard at 1155%

    Wirral catholic schools 58%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.8%Wirral catholic schools 7.5%
    Pupils
    198
    Pupils per teacher
    17.7
    View school St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton
  8. SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

    Wallasey, CH45 9LT · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results above the Wirral catholic schools average, low absence.

    32 first choices, 30 offers made

    Met the standard at 1161%

    Wirral catholic schools 58%England 62%

    Days missed
    5.2%Wirral catholic schools 7.5%
    Pupils
    263
    Pupils per teacher
    23.2
    View school SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
  9. Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

    Birkenhead, CH41 7DU · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Wirral catholic schools average.

    20 first choices, 23 offers made

    Met the standard at 1173%

    Wirral catholic schools 58%England 62%

    Days missed
    7.1%Wirral catholic schools 7.5%
    Pupils
    185
    Pupils per teacher
    15.7
    View school Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
  10. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey

    Wallasey, CH44 7ED · State · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good or better
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results close to the Wirral catholic schools average.

    14 first choices, 14 offers made

    Met the standard at 1157%

    Wirral catholic schools 58%England 62%

    Days missed
    6.6%Wirral catholic schools 7.5%
    Pupils
    168
    Pupils per teacher
    16.7
    View school St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey
  11. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead

    Prenton, CH43 5UT · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Wirral catholic schools average, low absence.

    23 first choices, 25 offers made

    Met the standard at 1168%

    Wirral catholic schools 58%England 62%

    Days missed
    5.7%Wirral catholic schools 7.5%
    Pupils
    237
    Pupils per teacher
    19.9
    View school St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead
  12. St John's Catholic Junior School

    Wirral, CH63 7LH · State · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic

    Results well below the Wirral catholic schools average, low absence.

    Met the standard at 1145%

    Wirral catholic schools 58%England 62%

    Days missed
    5.1%Wirral catholic schools 7.5%
    Pupils
    239
    Pupils per teacher
    22.3
    View school St John's Catholic Junior School
  13. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

    Wirral, CH46 8UG · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results close to the Wirral catholic schools average, low absence.

    20 first choices, 21 offers made

    Met the standard at 1156%

    Wirral catholic schools 58%England 62%

    Days missed
    6.1%Wirral catholic schools 7.5%
    Pupils
    273
    Pupils per teacher
    17.6
    View school Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
  14. Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School

    Wirral, CH46 2RP · State · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results well below the Wirral catholic schools average, low absence.

    17 first choices, 19 offers made

    Met the standard at 1141%

    Wirral catholic schools 58%England 62%

    Days missed
    6.1%Wirral catholic schools 7.5%
    Pupils
    179
    Pupils per teacher
    22.0
    View school Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School
  15. St Anne's Catholic Primary School

    Birkenhead, CH42 4NE · State · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results above the Wirral catholic schools average.

    21 first choices, 23 offers made

    Met the standard at 1161%

    Wirral catholic schools 58%England 62%

    Days missed
    6.9%Wirral catholic schools 7.5%
    Pupils
    247
    Pupils per teacher
    19.7
    View school St Anne's Catholic Primary School
  16. St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

    Wallasey, CH44 5XB · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good in every area
    • Catholic

    Results close to the Wirral catholic schools average, low absence.

    7 first choices, 8 offers made

    Met the standard at 1158%

    Wirral catholic schools 58%England 62%

    Days missed
    5.9%Wirral catholic schools 7.5%
    Pupils
    196
    Pupils per teacher
    24.0
    View school St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
  17. St John Plessington Catholic College

    Wirral, CH63 7LF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well below the Wirral catholic schools average, high absence.

    195 first choices, 207 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1639.4

    Wirral catholic schools 48.2England 46.2

    Days missed
    10.9%Wirral catholic schools 7.5%
    Pupils
    1,556
    Pupils per teacher
    15.3
    View school St John Plessington Catholic College
  18. St Peter's Catholic Primary School

    Prenton, CH43 9QR · State · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results well below the Wirral catholic schools average.

    20 first choices, 20 offers made

    Met the standard at 1148%

    Wirral catholic schools 58%England 62%

    Days missed
    8.3%Wirral catholic schools 7.5%
    Pupils
    216
    Pupils per teacher
    20.9
    View school St Peter's Catholic Primary School
  19. Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School

    Birkenhead, CH41 8DU · State · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results well below the Wirral catholic schools average.

    37 first choices, 41 offers made

    Met the standard at 1136%

    Wirral catholic schools 58%England 62%

    Days missed
    7.0%Wirral catholic schools 7.5%
    Pupils
    436
    Pupils per teacher
    20.9
    View school Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School
  20. St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School

    Birkenhead, CH41 2TD · State · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results well below the Wirral catholic schools average, high absence.

    24 first choices, 24 offers made

    Met the standard at 1144%

    Wirral catholic schools 58%England 62%

    Days missed
    8.8%Wirral catholic schools 7.5%
    Pupils
    210
    Pupils per teacher
    14.7
    View school St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School
  21. St Paul's Catholic Primary School

    Prenton, CH43 7TE · State · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Needs attention in 5 areas
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results below the Wirral catholic schools average.

    10 first choices, 10 offers made

    Met the standard at 1153%

    Wirral catholic schools 58%England 62%

    Days missed
    7.5%Wirral catholic schools 7.5%
    Pupils
    99
    Pupils per teacher
    13.9
    View school St Paul's Catholic Primary School
  22. St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy

    Wallasey, CH45 3LN · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area
    • Catholic
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well below the Wirral catholic schools average, high absence.

    160 first choices, 168 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1634.0

    Wirral catholic schools 48.2England 46.2

    Days missed
    12.9%Wirral catholic schools 7.5%
    Pupils
    1,073
    Pupils per teacher
    15.4
    View school St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
  23. St John's Catholic Infant School

    Wirral, CH63 7LH · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 7

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    No published results yet.

    47 first choices, 49 offers made

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    4.7%Wirral catholic schools 7.5%
    Pupils
    189
    Pupils per teacher
    22.9
    View school St John's Catholic Infant School
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Met the expected standard at 11

Share of Year 6 pupils reaching the expected level in reading, writing and maths.

Wirral 58%England 62%Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School: 36%Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School: 41%St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School: 44%St John's Catholic Junior School: 45%St Peter's Catholic Primary School: 48%St Paul's Catholic Primary School: 53%St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton: 55%Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School: 56%St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey: 57%St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 58%St Anne's Catholic Primary School: 61%St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School: 61%SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 61%Christ The King Catholic Primary School: 67%Ladymount Catholic Primary School: 67%St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead: 68%Holy Cross Catholic Primary School: 73%Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School: 86%0%25%50%75%100%
Catholic schools in Wirral

Days missed

Share of school sessions pupils missed, for any reason. Lower is better.

Wirral average 6.4%Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School: 3.9%Christ The King Catholic Primary School: 4.1%Ladymount Catholic Primary School: 4.1%St John's Catholic Infant School: 4.7%St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton: 4.8%Upton Hall School FCJ: 4.9%St John's Catholic Junior School: 5.1%SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 5.2%St Anselm's College: 5.3%St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead: 5.7%St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 5.9%St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School: 6%Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School: 6.1%Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School: 6.1%St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey: 6.6%St Anne's Catholic Primary School: 6.9%Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School: 7%Holy Cross Catholic Primary School: 7.1%St Paul's Catholic Primary School: 7.5%St Peter's Catholic Primary School: 8.3%St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School: 8.8%St John Plessington Catholic College: 10.9%St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy: 12.9%0%4%8%12%16%
Catholic schools in Wirral

Ofsted grades in Wirral

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 5 newer or converted schools don't have a grade yet.

  • Outstanding: 2 of 18
  • Good: 16 of 18
  • Requires improvement: 0 of 18
  • Inadequate: 0 of 18
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Wirral

  1. Half or more are faith schools.

    39 of the 23 Catholic schools in Wirral have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

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About these schools

Catholic schools in Wirral, explained

There are 23 Catholic schools in Wirral, teaching 9,238 children. 15 are run by the council and 8 are academies or free schools.

100% of the schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 94.8% across England. 2 of them are Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

58.0% of pupils in Wirral catholic schools met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at 11, against 62% across England. The gap between schools is wide, from 36% to 86%, which is why it's worth looking school by school.

31.1% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £8,099 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 20.0% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

Looking further afield? See Catholic schools near me, or everything in Wirral.

Questions

Questions parents ask

How many Catholic schools are in Wirral?
There are 23 Catholic schools in Wirral, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best Catholic schools in Wirral?
The highest-ranked Catholic schools in Wirral on Eduscope are Upton Hall School FCJ, Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School and St Anselm's College. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How many Ofsted Outstanding Catholic schools are in Wirral?
Wirral has 2 Catholic schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 16 are rated Good, meaning 100% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are Catholic schools in Wirral ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
What is the average class size in Wirral Catholic schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across Catholic schools in Wirral is 18:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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