- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
37 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1179%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 197
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.1
Schools in CH61
A postcode district in Wirral
- Postcode district
- 11 schools and nurseries
In short: CH61 is a postcode district in Wirral with 6 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 4 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries116 primary · 1 secondary · 4 nurseries
Top-rated
All CH61 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in CH61
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 CH61
6 in CH61, best first
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well above the England average.
21 first choices, 24 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.1%
- Pupils
- 216
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
31 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.3%
- Pupils
- 249
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.6
Top Secondary Schools in CH61
1 in CH61, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
165 first choices, 173 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.7%
- Pupils
- 915
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.2
Nurseries in CH61
4 in CH61, highest Ofsted grade first
Treetops Irby
Irby, CH61 3UE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Auntie Jayne's House
Wirral, CH61 3UW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Daisy & Jake Day Nursery
Wirral, CH61 0HG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in CH61
1 in CH61, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
165 first choices, 173 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.7%
- Pupils
- 915
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.2
Special Schools in CH61
1 in CH61. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Stanley School
Wirral, CH61 5UE · Special · Primary · Ages 2 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.5%
- Pupils
- 183
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.4
The map
See them as a listEvery school in CH61, 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
- Good7
- Not graded yet3
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 CH61 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
CH61 has 11 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 CH61
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 CH61
Nearby areas
How many schools are in CH61?
CH61 has 11 schools, including 6 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 4 nurseries, 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 CH61?
The highest-ranked schools in CH61 on Eduscope are Thingwall Primary School, Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School, Irby 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 do I choose the right school in CH61?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 11 schools in CH61 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.