Schools

Schools in Heswall

There are 8 state schools and nurseries within 1.5 miles of the middle of Heswall: 6 primary, 1 special, 1 secondary. 88% were judged good or better at their last inspection, against 83% across Wirral. Among the best results: Gayton Primary School.

CH60, Wirral · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Heswall

8schools and nurseries

88%good or betterWirral: 83%

2inspected latelylast six months

Every school, nearest first

Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School Primary · 276 pupils · 0.3 miles School remains Good (2024)
Heswall Primary School Primary · 257 pupils · 0.5 miles School remains Good (2022)
Gayton Primary School Primary · 213 pupils · 0.7 miles Report card Mar 2026: Strong standard in every area
Pensby Primary School Primary · 224 pupils · 0.9 miles Report card Sept 2026: Expected standard in 5, needs attention in 2
Stanley School Special · 183 pupils · 0.9 miles School remains Good (2023)
Ladymount Catholic Primary School Primary · 241 pupils · 1.0 miles Good (2024)
Barnston Primary School Primary · 299 pupils · 1.0 miles Report card May 2026: Expected standard in every area
Pensby High School Secondary · 915 pupils · 1.1 miles School remains Good (2023)

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Inspected in the last six months

School inspectionThu 17 Sept0.9 miles

Pensby Primary School: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Needs attention. Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention. Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard. Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard. Inclusion: Expected standard. Leadership and governance: Expected standard. Early years: Expected standard. Safeguarding: Met.

Pensby Primary School, CH61 5UE
School inspectionMon 18 May1.0 miles

Barnston Primary School: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Expected standard. Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard. Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard. Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard. Inclusion: Expected standard. Leadership and governance: Expected standard. Early years: Expected standard. Safeguarding: Met.

Barnston Primary School, CH60 1XW

Nearby areas

Area	Schools	Good or better
Heswall	8	88%
Pensby	8	88%
Thingwall	11	82%
Irby	3	100%
Thurstaston	1	100%
Parkgate	1	100%
Thornton Hough	1	100%

See every Wirral school on the Wirral schools and Ofsted page. From Ofsted’s monthly figures; independent schools and childminders aren’t included.

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Questions people ask

How many schools are there in Heswall?

8 state schools and nurseries within 1.5 miles of the middle of Heswall.

Are the schools in Heswall good?

88% of them were judged good or better at their last Ofsted inspection, compared with 83% across Wirral.