Thornton Hough Primary School
URN: 105015 • Wirral CH63 1JJ
Overview
- Name
- Thornton Hough Primary School
- URN
- 105015
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 71.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- William Lowe (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01513363427
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St George's Way, Wirral CH63 1JJ
Summary
Thornton Hough Primary School is a mixed community school located in Wirral, with a current enrolment of 179 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 175. The school prides itself on fostering a warm and friendly environment where children can thrive both socially and academically. With a strong emphasis on traditional values, Thornton Hough aims to develop self-confidence and moral values in its students, ensuring they feel happy and secure as the foundation for successful learning.
The school has received an Outstanding rating in its latest Ofsted inspection (February 2024) and has demonstrated impressive academic performance. In the 2023 End of Key Stage 2 assessments, Thornton Hough ranked first among state-maintained primary schools in Wirral, with 96% of students achieving the expected standard in Reading, Writing, and Maths. The school also actively engages students in extracurricular activities, such as swimming and chess, promoting a well-rounded educational experience.
Thornton Hough Primary School welcomes prospective parents to visit and learn more about the school community. Open visits for the September 2026 intake are scheduled for November 2025, providing an opportunity to meet staff and explore the school's ethos and curriculum. For further information, parents can refer to the school's website or contact the school office directly.
The school has received an Outstanding rating in its latest Ofsted inspection (February 2024) and has demonstrated impressive academic performance. In the 2023 End of Key Stage 2 assessments, Thornton Hough ranked first among state-maintained primary schools in Wirral, with 96% of students achieving the expected standard in Reading, Writing, and Maths. The school also actively engages students in extracurricular activities, such as swimming and chess, promoting a well-rounded educational experience.
Thornton Hough Primary School welcomes prospective parents to visit and learn more about the school community. Open visits for the September 2026 intake are scheduled for November 2025, providing an opportunity to meet staff and explore the school's ethos and curriculum. For further information, parents can refer to the school's website or contact the school office directly.
Useful links
- DB Learning Library (other)
- DB Primary (other)
- New Era Technology (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
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 175
- Pupils
- 179
- Boys
- 96
- Girls
- 83
- FSM %
- 5.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 179 | 96 | 83 | 175 | 5.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 180 | 92 | 88 | 175 | 5.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 183 | 96 | 87 | 175 | 7.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 183 | 96 | 87 | 175 | 7.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 181 | 94 | 87 | 175 | 6.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 182 | 90 | 92 | 175 | 4.90 |
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