Overchurch Junior School
URN: 150120 • Wirral CH49 4NS
Overview
- Name
- Overchurch Junior School
- URN
- 150120
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- LEADING LEARNERS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 40.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Anne Sheridan (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01516774150
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Moreton Road, Wirral CH49 4NS
Summary
Overchurch Junior School, located in Wirral, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 350 pupils, out of a capacity of 412. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment that prepares students for future educational challenges and life beyond school. Central to its ethos is the belief in respect, empathy, and resilience, which are embedded in the school's curriculum and daily interactions.
The curriculum at Overchurch is broad and balanced, with a strong emphasis on reading to instil a love of literature in every child. The school aims to build on prior learning, ensuring that all students know and remember more as they progress. Overchurch Junior School also prioritises inclusivity, providing tailored support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), enabling them to achieve alongside their peers.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Overchurch Junior School, with pupils encouraged to contribute positively both within the school and the wider community. The school has a strong reputation for promoting considerate behaviour and teamwork, preparing students to be confident, independent learners who respect diversity and celebrate differences.
The curriculum at Overchurch is broad and balanced, with a strong emphasis on reading to instil a love of literature in every child. The school aims to build on prior learning, ensuring that all students know and remember more as they progress. Overchurch Junior School also prioritises inclusivity, providing tailored support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), enabling them to achieve alongside their peers.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Overchurch Junior School, with pupils encouraged to contribute positively both within the school and the wider community. The school has a strong reputation for promoting considerate behaviour and teamwork, preparing students to be confident, independent learners who respect diversity and celebrate differences.
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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
- LEADING LEARNERS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 412
- Pupils
- 350
- Boys
- 168
- Girls
- 182
- FSM %
- 30.30
- Open date
- 2024-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 350 | 168 | 182 | 412 | 30.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 350 | 178 | 172 | 412 | 28.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 412 |
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