- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
58 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1184%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.2%
- Pupils
- 420
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.2
Schools in CH48
A postcode district in Wirral
- Postcode district
- 13 schools and nurseries
In short: CH48 is a postcode district in Wirral with 6 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 4 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries136 primary · 4 secondary · 4 nurseries
Top-rated
All CH48 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in CH48
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 CH48
6 in CH48, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
43 first choices, 45 offers made
Met the standard at 1181%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.4%
- Pupils
- 297
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
Met the standard at 1144%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 169
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.9
Top Secondary Schools in CH48
4 in CH48, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
163 first choices, 172 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1668.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.6%
- Pupils
- 1,181
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
222 first choices, 202 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1663.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 1,493
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.9
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 6 areas
Results well below the England average.
181 first choices, 178 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1637.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.8%
- Pupils
- 1,154
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.6
Nurseries in CH48
4 in CH48, highest Ofsted grade first
Small Steps Early Years Centre
West Kirby, CH48 0RE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Small Steps Day Nursery and Pre-School
Wirral, CH48 5HE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Small Steps Day Nursery And Pre-School
Wirral, CH48 4DW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in CH48
4 in CH48, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
163 first choices, 172 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1668.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.6%
- Pupils
- 1,181
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
222 first choices, 202 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1663.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 1,493
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.9
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 6 areas
Results well below the England average.
181 first choices, 178 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1637.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.8%
- Pupils
- 1,154
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.6
Special Schools in CH48
1 in CH48. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
West Kirby School and College
Wirral, CH48 5DH · Special · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 14.1%
- Pupils
- 115
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in CH48
1 in CH48. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Avalon School
Wirral, CH48 2HE · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 11
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 104
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in CH48, 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
- Good8
- 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 CH48 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
CH48 has 13 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 CH48
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 CH48
Nearby areas
How many schools are in CH48?
CH48 has 13 schools, including 6 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 4 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in CH48?
The highest-ranked schools in CH48 on Eduscope are West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School, West Kirby Grammar School, Calday Grange Grammar 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 CH48?
There is 1 independent school in CH48. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in CH48?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 13 schools in CH48 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.