Black Horse Hill Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Saughall Massie Road West Kirby Wirral Merseyside CH48 6DR |
| Reference Number | 105027 |
Black Horse Hill Infant School demonstrates a strong commitment to providing quality education and personal development for its pupils, achieving an overall effectiveness rating of good. This is an improvement from the previous inspection which identified areas for development. The school's nurturing environment greatly supports the emotional and academic growth of the students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff are actively engaged in fostering a positive learning atmosphere where pupils behave exceptionally well and are encouraged to embrace diversity and the school's values.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 119 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.1%
Girls: 47.9% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 11 | 19 |
| 2 | 22 | 21 | 43 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.2% |
| White, Other | 3.4% |
| African | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| Asian, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 11 Feb 2020 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 11 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Nov 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a caring and welcoming school environment.
- High aspirations for pupil achievements are evident throughout the school.
- Exceptional behaviour and attitudes displayed by pupils.
- Effective phonics programme supports early reading development.
- Strong emphasis on personal development and diversity.
- Excellent support adapts curriculum delivery to meet SEND needs.
- High levels of attendance and community support.
- Staff appreciate professional development opportunities.
Areas for Improvement
- Some staff do not consistently make best use of assessment information in a small number of subjects.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 12 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 13 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Black Horse Hill Junior School
Saughall Massie Road, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 6DR |
0 miles |
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West Kirby Primary School
Anglesey Road, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 5EQ |
0.85 miles |
|
West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School
St Bridget's Lane, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 3JT |
0.88 miles |
|
Avalon School
Caldy Road, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 2HE |
1 miles |
|
Hoylake Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
126 Market Street, Hoylake, Wirral, Merseyside, CH47 3BH |
1.27 miles |
|
Greasby Infant School
Barker Lane, Greasby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 3NX |
1.71 miles |
|
Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Rigby Drive, Greasby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 1RE |
1.77 miles |
|
Greasby Junior School
Mill Lane, Greasby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 3AR |
1.79 miles |
|
Great Meols Primary School
Elwyn Road, Meols, Wirral, Merseyside, CH47 7AP |
1.9 miles |
|
Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School
School Lane, Thurstaston, Wirral, Merseyside, CH61 0HH |
2.03 miles |
|
Brookdale Primary School
Escolme Drive, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 1SE |
2.07 miles |
|
Irby Primary School
Coombe Road, Irby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH61 4UR |
2.5 miles |
|
Lingham Primary School
Townmeadow Lane, Moreton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH46 7UQ |
2.54 miles |
|
Moreton Christ Church CofE Primary School
Upton Road, Moreton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH46 0PB |
2.55 miles |
|
Overchurch Junior School
54 Moreton Road, Upton, Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 4NS |
2.67 miles |
|
Overchurch Infant School
Moreton Road, Upton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 4NS |
2.68 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton
Moreton Road, Upton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 6LL |
2.69 miles |
|
Hayfield School
Manor Drive, Upton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 4LN |
2.89 miles |
|
Gilbrook School
Glebe Hey Road, Woodchurch, Merseyside, CH49 8HE |
2.91 miles |
|
Orrets Meadow School
Chapelhill Road, Moreton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH46 9QQ |
2.97 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Hilbre High School
Frankby Road, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 6EQ |
0.12 miles |
|
Calday Grange Grammar School
Grammar School Lane, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 8GG |
0.68 miles |
|
West Kirby Grammar School
Graham Road, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 5DP |
0.92 miles |
|
West Kirby School and College
Meols Drive, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 5DH |
0.95 miles |
|
Upton Hall School FCJ
Upton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 6LJ |
2.64 miles |
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Meadowside School
Pool Lane, Woodchurch, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 5LA |
3.03 miles |
|
Pensby High School
Irby Road, Heswall, Wirral, Merseyside, CH61 6XN |
3.11 miles |
|
Clare Mount Specialist Sports College
Birket Avenue, Leasowe, CH46 1RA |
3.3 miles |
|
Wirral Wrap
Summerhill House, Beechwood Drive, Beechwood, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH43 9LB |
3.47 miles |
|
Woodchurch High School
Carr Bridge Road, Woodchurch, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 7NG |
3.58 miles |
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Foxfield School
New Hey Road, Woodchurch, Merseyside, CH49 5LF |
3.62 miles |
|
Ridgeway High School
Noctorum Avenue, Noctorum, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 9EB |
3.69 miles |
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The Observatory School
Bidston Village Road, Bidston, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 7QT |
3.92 miles |
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Birkenhead School
58 Beresford Road, Prenton, CH43 2JD |
4.46 miles |
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Birkenhead Sixth Form College
Park Road West, Claughton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH43 8SQ |
4.61 miles |
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Birkenhead High School Academy
86 Devonshire Place, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 1TY |
4.69 miles |
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St Anselm's College
Manor Hill, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 1UQ |
4.77 miles |
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The Mosslands School
Mosslands Drive, Wallasey, Merseyside, CH45 8PJ |
4.87 miles |