Overchurch Junior School

URN: 105056 • Wirral CH49 4NS

Overview

Name
Overchurch Junior School
URN
105056
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
49.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Anne Sheridan (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Moreton Road, Wirral CH49 4NS

Summary

Overchurch Junior School is a community primary school located in Wirral, catering to a mixed-gender population of 347 pupils. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to respect one another and develop a love for learning. With a strong emphasis on reading, the curriculum is designed to be broad and balanced, ensuring that all students build on their prior knowledge and achieve their potential.

The school upholds high expectations for both academic performance and personal development, as reflected in its mission statement: "Respect, Believe, Achieve." Overchurch Junior School promotes key values such as resilience, empathy, and teamwork, which are integrated into everyday learning. The school also prioritises inclusivity, ensuring that pupils with special educational needs and disabilities are fully supported and included in all aspects of school life.

Community engagement is a vital aspect of Overchurch Junior School, with pupils actively participating in various initiatives that foster a sense of responsibility and social awareness. The school prides itself on creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere, where every child can thrive academically and socially.

Key details

LA
Wirral
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
412
Pupils
347
Boys
177
Girls
170
FSM %
26.80
Open date
1900-01-01
Close date
2023-12-31
Last Ofsted
2021-10-21
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Merseyside

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 347 177 170 412 26.80
2024-09-11 347 177 170 412 26.80
2023-09-11 354 187 167 412 24.00
2022-09-11 354 187 167 412 24.00
2021-09-11 357 191 166 412 18.20
2020-09-11 361 190 171 412 14.40

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