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Heygarth Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Heygarth Primary School is a community primary school in Wirral , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 431 pupils, and a capacity of 321 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

431

Pupils

321

Capacity

134%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Heygarth Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Heygarth Primary School?

The catchment area for Heygarth Primary School is the geographic zone Wirral uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Wirral publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Heygarth Primary School is set by Wirral and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 431 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 321 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Wirral before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Wirral catchment area documents →

Heygarth Primary School: heavily oversubscribed at 134% capacity

Heygarth Primary School has a published admission number of 321 places. 431 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 134%. At 134% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Wirral allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 26.1% of pupils at Heygarth Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Wirral.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Wirral publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Wirral school admissions →

Heygarth Primary School: School Information

Full address
Heygarth Road, Eastham, Wirral, CH62 8AG
Local authority
Wirral
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
26.1% of pupils
DfE URN
130324

Other Primary Schools in Wirral

If Heygarth Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wirral are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Heygarth Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Heygarth Primary School

What is the catchment area for Heygarth Primary School?

The catchment area for Heygarth Primary School is the geographic zone Wirral uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Wirral publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Heygarth Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Heygarth Primary School currently has 431 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 321 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Heygarth Primary School?

Admission to Heygarth Primary School is managed by Wirral. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Heygarth Primary School cover?

Heygarth Primary School is a primary school in Wirral, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Heygarth Primary School?

Heygarth Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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