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Mersey Park Primary School Catchment Area

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

Mersey Park Primary School is a community primary school in Wirral , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 453 pupils, and a capacity of 465 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

453

Pupils

465

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2019

Mersey Park Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Mersey Park 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.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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Mersey Park Primary School — School Information

Full address
Elm Road, Higher Tranmere, Wirral, CH42 0PH
Local authority
Wirral
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
63.8% of pupils
DfE URN
105042

Other Primary Schools in Wirral

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Mersey Park Primary School

Is Mersey Park Primary School oversubscribed?

Mersey Park Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 465 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Mersey Park Primary School?

Admission to Mersey Park 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 Mersey Park Primary School cover?

Mersey Park 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 Mersey Park Primary School?

Mersey Park Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.