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
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.
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.
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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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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