Higher Bebington Junior School
URN: 105009 • Wirral CH63 8QE
Overview
- Name
- Higher Bebington Junior School
- URN
- 105009
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Samantha Calveley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01516081011
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Mill Road, Wirral CH63 8QE
Summary
Higher Bebington Junior School is a mixed community primary school located in Wirral, accommodating 370 pupils with a capacity for 384. The school emphasizes a welcoming and supportive environment, aiming to foster happiness, confidence, and security in children during their formative years. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its vision statement, "Together We Achieve," which reflects a commitment to collaboration among students, staff, and the wider community.
The curriculum at Higher Bebington is designed to be inspiring, creative, and collaborative, encouraging children to reach their full potential. Core values such as challenge, curiosity, creativity, and character underpin the educational experience, ensuring that all children are engaged and motivated in their learning. The school also prioritizes regular attendance, recognizing its importance in enhancing educational outcomes.
Historically, the school has evolved since its establishment in 1845, transitioning from a boys-only institution to a mixed school. The local community has played a significant role in its development, contributing to its facilities and resources over the years. Higher Bebington Junior School continues to build on this rich heritage while striving to provide high-quality education for all its students.
The curriculum at Higher Bebington is designed to be inspiring, creative, and collaborative, encouraging children to reach their full potential. Core values such as challenge, curiosity, creativity, and character underpin the educational experience, ensuring that all children are engaged and motivated in their learning. The school also prioritizes regular attendance, recognizing its importance in enhancing educational outcomes.
Historically, the school has evolved since its establishment in 1845, transitioning from a boys-only institution to a mixed school. The local community has played a significant role in its development, contributing to its facilities and resources over the years. Higher Bebington Junior School continues to build on this rich heritage while striving to provide high-quality education for all its students.
Useful links
- School Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Skip to Content (other)
- About Us (other)
- http://www.higherbebington.wirral.sch.uk/cart (other)
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy (other)
- Policies (other)
- Opening Hours & Term Dates (other)
- Vision and Values (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Great Meols Primary School (76.8)
- West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School (76.4)
- Town Lane Infant School (74.6)
- Town Lane Infant School (74.4)
- Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School (74.2)
Key details
- LA
- Wirral
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 384
- Pupils
- 370
- Boys
- 189
- Girls
- 181
- FSM %
- 17.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 370 | 189 | 181 | 384 | 17.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 375 | 191 | 184 | 384 | 16.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 367 | 186 | 181 | 384 | 15.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 367 | 186 | 181 | 342 | 15.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 372 | 185 | 187 | 342 | 12.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 350 | 181 | 169 | 342 | 8.90 |
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