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Schools in Greasby

A town in Wirral

  • Town
  • 7 schools and nurseries
  • 1,117 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky
  • Schools and nurseries74 primary · 3 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1176%England 62%
  • Free school meals, primary10%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school6%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Greasby

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.

All Greasby primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Greasby

4 mainstream schools in Greasby, best first

Greasby Junior School

Wirral, CH49 3AR · Academy · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results well above the England average.

Met the standard at 1170%

England 62%

Days missed
4.1%
Pupils
247
Pupils per teacher
24.9
View school Greasby Junior School

Brookdale Primary School

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

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

49 first choices, 30 offers made

Met the standard at 1169%

England 62%

Days missed
4.2%
Pupils
239
Pupils per teacher
26.2
View school Brookdale Primary School

Nurseries in Greasby

3 in Greasby, highest Ofsted grade first

The map

Every school in Greasby, 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.

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Greasby Infant School, Good or betterOur Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School, OutstandingGreasby Junior School, Expected standard or betterBrookdale Primary School, GoodThree Gables Children Nursery, GoodOur Lady of Pity Pre-School CIC, OutstandingGreasby Pre-School Playgroup, Good
  • Outstanding2
  • Good3
  • Not graded yet2
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 Greasby school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Greasby's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

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Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Greasby vs England

How good are Greasby's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Greasby

GreasbyEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 2 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    76%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    6%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    10%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 2 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding1
  • Good1
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Greasby in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%70%90%20182019202320242025
76% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
6% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Greasby has 7 schools and nurseries.

Pupil numbers are about the same as in 2018.

10% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Greasby's state schools each January.

Up 1% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Greasby10%

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.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Greasby

How many schools are in Greasby?

Greasby has 7 schools, including 4 primary schools, 3 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Greasby?

The highest-ranked schools in Greasby on Eduscope are Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School, Greasby Junior School, Brookdale 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.

What percentage of schools in Greasby are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Greasby hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 1 school rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Greasby perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Greasby, 76% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Greasby?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Greasby is 24.6:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Greasby schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Greasby is 5.5%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Greasby?

There are 1,117 pupils enrolled across schools in Greasby, with 1,117 in primary. 9.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Greasby?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 7 schools in Greasby 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.

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