Well Lane Primary School
URN: 105050 • Birkenhead CH42 5PF
Overview
- Name
- Well Lane Primary School
- URN
- 105050
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 21.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Moira Loftus (Interim Executive Headteacher) (since 2025) , Acting Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01516459844
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Park Road, Birkenhead CH42 5PF
Summary
Well Lane Primary School, located in Birkenhead, is a mixed community school serving 203 pupils, with a capacity of 236. The school operates under the Rainbow Education Multi-Academy Trust, which ensures a collaborative approach to education, promoting high standards and shared resources among its member schools. Well Lane prioritises a nurturing environment, focusing on the holistic development of its students while upholding British values.
The school day begins at 8:45 AM and concludes at 3:15 PM for Years 1-6, with nursery and reception classes having slightly different schedules. Well Lane is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils, with a dedicated safeguarding team in place to support students and families. The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities and leadership opportunities, encouraging pupils to develop their skills and take on responsibilities within the school community.
With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (59.10%), Well Lane aims to provide an inclusive educational experience that addresses the diverse needs of its community. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through various channels, including the school website and newsletters, to stay informed about events and initiatives.
The school day begins at 8:45 AM and concludes at 3:15 PM for Years 1-6, with nursery and reception classes having slightly different schedules. Well Lane is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils, with a dedicated safeguarding team in place to support students and families. The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities and leadership opportunities, encouraging pupils to develop their skills and take on responsibilities within the school community.
With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (59.10%), Well Lane aims to provide an inclusive educational experience that addresses the diverse needs of its community. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through various channels, including the school website and newsletters, to stay informed about events and initiatives.
Useful links
- Juniper Websites (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Wirral
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 236
- Pupils
- 203
- Boys
- 105
- Girls
- 98
- FSM %
- 59.10
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2025-06-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 203 | 105 | 98 | 236 | 59.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 207 | 103 | 104 | 236 | 53.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 225 | 106 | 119 | 236 | 62.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 225 | 106 | 119 | 236 | 62.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 206 | 100 | 106 | 216 | 60.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 205 | 105 | 100 | 210 | 61.00 |
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