- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
70 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.3%
- Pupils
- 452
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.8
Schools in CH42
A postcode district in Wirral
- Postcode district
- 17 schools and nurseries
In short: CH42 is a postcode district in Wirral with 7 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries177 primary · 3 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated
All CH42 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in CH42
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in CH42
7 in CH42, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Results above the England average.
16 first choices, 21 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 8.3%
- Pupils
- 171
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
21 first choices, 23 offers made
Met the standard at 1161%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.9%
- Pupils
- 247
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.7
Top Secondary Schools in CH42
3 in CH42, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
137 first choices, 147 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 15.0%
- Pupils
- 770
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.9
Nurseries in CH42
7 in CH42, highest Ofsted grade first
Best Start Tots
Birkenhead, CH42 0LJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Daisy Chain Nursery
Birkenhead, CH42 4NT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
First Class Nursery School (Wirral) Limited
Birkenhead, CH42 8NA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in CH42
1 in CH42, by the school's Eduscope score
Utopia
Merseyside, CH42 1NW · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 20
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in CH42
2 in CH42. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Utopia
Merseyside, CH42 1NW · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 20
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Horizons Independent School
Birkenhead, CH42 8NU · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 5 areas
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 24
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in CH42
2 in CH42. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Utopia
Merseyside, CH42 1NW · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 20
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Horizons Independent School
Birkenhead, CH42 8NU · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 5 areas
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 24
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in CH42, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding1
- Good11
- Inadequate1
- Not graded yet4
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every CH42 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
CH42 has 17 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in CH42
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about CH42
Nearby areas
How many schools are in CH42?
CH42 has 17 schools, including 7 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 7 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in CH42?
The highest-ranked schools in CH42 on Eduscope are Mersey Park Primary School, Woodchurch Road Academy, St Anne's Catholic Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in CH42?
There are 2 independent schools in CH42, all special schools for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare them on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in CH42?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 17 schools in CH42 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.