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Thingwall Primary School Catchment Area

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

Thingwall Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Wirral , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 201 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

201

Pupils

210

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Thingwall Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Thingwall Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Wirral. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 96% 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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Thingwall Primary School — School Information

Full address
Pensby Road, Thingwall, Wirral, CH61 7UG
Local authority
Wirral
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
11.9% of pupils
DfE URN
149933

Other Primary Schools in Wirral

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Thingwall Primary School

Is Thingwall Primary School oversubscribed?

Thingwall Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Thingwall Primary School?

Admission to Thingwall 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 Thingwall Primary School cover?

Thingwall Primary School is a primary school in Wirral, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Thingwall Primary School?

Thingwall Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.