Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Wirral, North West CH60 4SA · Wirral
#472 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#3984 of 15,697 nationally
About Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School
Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School is a local authority primary located in Wirral, in the Wirral local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 276 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 69.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 472nd of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (97th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (57th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 276; capacity filled 86.3%.
There are 72 schools in Wirral; Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School ranks 21st of 69 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)70%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)8%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)4%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 276
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 4%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 86.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 70%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 8%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Gayton Primary School
Wirral · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
213 students · 841 m away
Heswall Primary School
Wirral · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
257 students · 1.2 km away
Barnston Primary School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
299 students · 1.7 km away
Ladymount Catholic Primary School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
241 students · 1.8 km away
Pensby Primary School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
224 students · 1.9 km away
Pensby High School
Wirral · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
915 students · 2.1 km away
Parkgate Primary School
Neston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
184 students · 3.5 km away
Thingwall Primary School
Wirral · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
197 students · 3.5 km away
Irby Primary School
Wirral · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
249 students · 3.6 km away
Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School
Wirral · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
216 students · 3.8 km away
Similar schools
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276 students
Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School
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Grange Valley Primary School
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Fender Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School a good school?
Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 69.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #472 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School ranks #472 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #3984 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School?
Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School had 276 students in 2025.
Is Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.