Fender Primary School

A good community school school in Wirral. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Fender Primary School.

Wirral, CH498HB Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

36

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
26.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 31.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
21 June 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
New Hey Road
Woodchurch
Wirral, CH498HB
Phone
1516770425
Website
fenderprimary.com/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105039
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
New Hey Road, Woodchurch, Wirral, CH49 8HB
Website
https://fenderprimary.com/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
262 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
234
Free School Meals
58.5% (137 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
7.3% (17 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
36.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
31.0%
Reading Score:
102.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 102.0
2023 102.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
29
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
234 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Compassion Courage Confidence Curiosity Creativity Community

Head Teacher's Message

From the Headteacher, Fender is a warm, inclusive and vibrant school where every child can succeed; inclusion is lived daily and there is a strong sense of belonging.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Football Gardening Coding Art Dance Choir STEM

Sports

Football

Facilities

Forest School Eco-Schools Green Flag Award Beacon Status Chartered College of Teaching Shakespeare Education Hub Voices of the Woodchurch Poet in Residence Oracy North West

Curriculum Highlights

Inclusivity, adaptability, and ambition for every learner. Reading sits at the heart of every child's journey. Oracy is at the heart of everything we do.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Toast Club and After School Homework Club

SEND Provision

We are committed to ensuring every child is fully included to thrive.

Admissions Criteria

Wirral Local Authority Admissions Policy.

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