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Overchurch Junior School
Requires Improvementgraded 20/10/2021Ages 7–11350 pupilsDoes not apply
Overchurch Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Wirral. The school has around 350 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 20/10/2021 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing primary schools in Wirral can view Overchurch Junior School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Wirral (CH49 4NS), Overchurch Junior School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 20/10/2021
Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.4%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence13.7%England avg 14.3%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals28.1%England avg 24.0%
English not first language2.6%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Wirral
All schools in Wirral →Overchurch Infant SchoolGood · 0.0 miSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School UptonGood · 0.3 miUpton Hall School FCJOutstanding · 0.3 miHayfield SchoolGood · 0.2 miOrrets Meadow SchoolOutstanding · 0.6 miChapelhill Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.7 mi
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