Overchurch Infant School

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

Wirral, CH494NS Ofsted: Good Age 3-7 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

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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
9 November 2010
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Moreton Road
Upton
Wirral, CH494NS

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105043
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Moreton Road, Upton, Wirral, CH49 4NS
Age range
3-7
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
322 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
294
Free School Meals
20.7% (61 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.1% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
10.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
10.4 (7.1 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
30 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
59
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
294 pupils
3-7

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We passionately believe in inclusion."

Be kind Work hard Never give up Resilience Honesty Politeness Sharing Caring Kindness Gentleness Respect Intrinsic motivation Self-discipline Perseverance Happiness Empathy Self-control

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club After School Club Art Library Forest Choir Music Sport Lego

Sports

Sport

Curriculum Highlights

Reading Phonics EYFS Phonics KS1 Phonics Y2 Spelling Writing Maths Science Art Computing Design & Technology Geography History Music PE PSHE RE SMSC Our Forest School Curriculum breadth (Wider Curriculum)

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Squirrels at Overchurch Infant School wraparound provision runs Monday to Friday: Breakfast Club 7:30–8:50am (£5 per session) and After School Club 3:15–5:50pm (£10 per session). Bookings are made via the iPal online system. Breakfast and snacks are provided. Squirrels is not an extension of the school day. From September 2025 Squirrels will run from a mobile building adjacent to the forest area. Payments can be made via childcare vouchers, tax-free childcare account, or by card. Invoices are generated to secure bookings. Sessions can be booked for the whole term, half termly, or ad-hoc. All children from Overchurch Infant School and siblings at the Junior School can book. The club is located internally in the school building and will move to the mobile building from September 2025.

SEND Provision

The school provides SEND support detailed under 'SEN' with a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo). The provision is aligned with the four areas of need from the SEND Code of Practice: Cognition and learning; Communication and Interaction; Social, emotional and mental health difficulties; Sensory and/or physical needs. The school references a SEND Information Report and SEND Policy and links to the Local Offer (SENLO, SEND Code Of Practice, Wirral Healthcare Signposting).

Admissions Criteria

The school follows Wirral's Admissions Policy (Draft Coordinated Scheme for Primary Admissions 2025-26). Nursery (FS1) admissions policies are in place. The school offers 30-hour funded places with eligibility criteria: both parents working (or sole working parent), minimum weekly working hours and income thresholds (as detailed in the 30 Hours Funding guidance). 30-hour lunchtime provision is available for eligible children, with dinner options and a three-week menu rotation.

Financial Information

Breakfast Club £5 per session; After School Club £10 per session (3:15–5:50pm). Includes breakfast in the morning and a selection of healthy snacks after school. Milk, juice and water available. Payments can be made via childcare vouchers, tax-free childcare, or by card. Invoices are generated to suit family needs. Sessions are booked via the iPal system. Squirrels is not an extension of the school day.

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