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Somerville Primary School

Northbrook Road, Wallasey, Wirral, CH44 9AR

Good

Inspected 14 September 2023

Good
Ofsted
56%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
412
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About Somerville Primary School

Somerville Primary School is a community school in Wallasey, Wirral, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 412 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 September 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 61.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Wirral →
School Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
412 / 525 (78%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
14 September 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

61.5%
Free school meals
5.5%
EAL
4.6%
SEN support
13.6%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

56%
Expected standard (RWM)
6%
Higher standard (RWM)
103
Avg reading score
102
Avg maths score

Attendance

7.1%
Overall absence
22.5%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

22.01
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -1.3 vs 2023/24
18.7
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24
26.87
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +3.6 vs 2023/24
£46,168
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 15% on leadership pay
↑ +£401 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
3.75
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,639
Spend per pupil
£8,290
Income per pupil
41%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Northbrook Road, Wallasey, Wirral, CH44 9AR
Phone
01516385074
Executive Headteacher
Phil Dickson

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Somerville Primary School?
Somerville Primary School is a community school in Wallasey, Wirral, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Somerville Primary School have?
Somerville Primary School has 412 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Somerville Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Somerville Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 September 2023).
How does Somerville Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
56% of pupils at Somerville Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Somerville Primary School?
Somerville Primary School is located at Northbrook Road, Wallasey, Wirral, CH44 9AR.

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