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Overchurch Junior School
54 Moreton Road, Upton, Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 4NS, Wirral
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.8 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
350
Capacity
412
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a KS2 expected combined score in reading, writing, and maths that places it in the top 72% nationally, the school demonstrates a solid performance in core subjects. However, the Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" and a LocaleIQ score that is below average may raise concerns for some parents. Overall, while there are strengths in academic performance, prospective families might want to consider the school's ongoing improvements.
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Last inspected: 20 October 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Indian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
White Other0.3%
Black African0.3%
Location
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53.39013, -3.10145 · CH49 4NS
School details
Local authorityWirral
RegionNorth West
URN150120
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Overchurch Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Overchurch Junior School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 October 2021.
Is Overchurch Junior School a good school?
Overchurch Junior School scores 6.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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