Kingsway Primary School

A requires improvement community school school in Wirral. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Kingsway Primary School.

Wallasey, CH449EF Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

24

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
14.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 17.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
27 June 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Ashville Road
Wallasey, CH449EF

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
104997
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Ashville Road, Wallasey, CH44 9EF
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
165 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
177
Free School Meals
71.8% (127 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
7.3% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.0%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
38.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
17.0%
Reading Score:
101.0
Maths Score:
97.0
Grammar Score:
98.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 97.0 101.0
2023 100.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
9 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
18
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
177 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.0 per year)

Down -2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Do the best that you can do, be the best that you can be!"

Do the best that you can do, be the best that you can be!

In RE, Islam is studied; Islam is referenced in worship and religious topics (e.g., Islam and Christianity in worship).

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Mrs Holbrook emphasizing Kingsway as a vibrant, inclusive school where children are at the heart of decisions; highlights a broad, engaging curriculum, safe and happy environment, strong home–school partnership, and high aspirations for every child.

Curriculum Highlights

Read Write Inc. phonics VIPERS comprehension/ Literacy Shed Pathways to Write White Rose Maths (CPA approach) with daily fluency sessions Times Tables up to 12x, Times Table Rock Stars, Fluency Fridays Computing with Scratch and other tools (e.g., Scratch, Tinkercad) Jigsaw PSHE program National Curriculum coverage across subjects; EYFS framework IDL/computer-based literacy support (where applicable)

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

SEND Provision

SEN Information Report and SEN Local Offer are available.

Admissions Criteria

Applications are via Wirral Council’s coordinated admissions process. See Wirral Coordinated Scheme for Primary Admissions 2025-2026. Key timelines: 15 January (last day for applications), 31 January (information), February (preferences), March (data/sharing), April (offers), May (appeals), September (start).

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