Town Lane Infant School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Town Lane Bebington Wirral Merseyside CH63 8LD |
| Reference Number | 143391 |
Town Lane Infant School is demonstrating outstanding overall effectiveness, as evidenced by its first inspection since becoming part of the Concordia Multi-Academy Trust. The school provides an exceptional education, characterized by exemplary behavior and attitudes among pupils who are eager to learn. The curriculum is ambitious and thoughtfully designed, allowing pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to thrive and prepare effectively for future educational stages. The positive environment nurtures not only academic skills but also personal development, creating responsible young citizens.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 327 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.54%
Girls: 50.46% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 | 46 | 90 |
| 2 | 41 | 41 | 82 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.2% |
| White, Other | 3.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.4% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 07 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 07 Jun 2018 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Town Lane Infant School | |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 12 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Dec 2003 | Full inspection |
| 01 Dec 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional quality of education leading to high pupil achievement.
- Outstanding behavior and attitudes of pupils.
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum tailored to pupils' needs.
- Strong subject knowledge among staff with effective teaching strategies.
- High prioritization of reading, with effective phonics instruction.
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, ensuring strong progress.
- Emphasis on personal development, fostering responsible citizenship.
- Strong communication and collaboration with parents and carers.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 36 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 14 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Higher Bebington Junior School
Mill Road, Higher Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 8QE |
0.34 miles |
|
Brackenwood Junior School
Norbury Avenue, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 2HH |
0.45 miles |
|
Brackenwood Infant School
Pulford Road, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 2HN |
0.46 miles |
|
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Townfield Lane, Bebington, WIRRAL, Merseyside, CH63 7NL |
0.53 miles |
|
St John's Catholic Infant School
Old Chester Road, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 7LH |
0.59 miles |
|
St John's Catholic Junior School
Old Chester Road, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 7LH |
0.6 miles |
|
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Highfield South, Rock Ferry, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 4NE |
0.85 miles |
|
Grove Street Primary School
Grove Street Primary School, Grove Street, New Ferry, Wirral, Merseyside, CH62 5BA |
0.93 miles |
|
Bedford Drive Primary School
Bedford Drive, Rock Ferry, Bedford Drive Primary, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 6RT |
0.93 miles |
|
Stanton Road Primary School
Stanton Road, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 3HW |
1.01 miles |
|
Church Drive Primary School
Church Drive, Port Sunlight, Wirral, Merseyside, CH62 5EF |
1.05 miles |
|
Rock Ferry Primary School
Ionic Street, Rock Ferry, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 2BL |
1.32 miles |
|
Well Lane Primary School
Park Road, Tranmere, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 5PF |
1.34 miles |
|
Devonshire Park Primary School
Temple Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 9JX |
1.38 miles |
|
Prenton Primary School
Bramwell Avenue, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 0RQ |
1.47 miles |
|
Mersey Park Primary School
Elm Road, Higher Tranmere, Wirral, Merseyside, CH42 0PH |
1.54 miles |
|
Poulton Lancelyn Primary School
Venables Drive, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 9LY |
1.54 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead
Woodchurch Road, Oxton, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 5UT |
1.58 miles |
|
Woodchurch Road Academy
99 Woodchurch Road, Oxton, Woodchurch Road Academy, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 9LJ |
1.75 miles |
|
Prenton Preparatory School
Mount Pleasant, Prenton, CH43 5SY |
1.82 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Co-op Academy Bebington
Higher Bebington Road, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 2PS |
0.35 miles |
|
Wirral Grammar School for Girls
Heath Road, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 3AF |
0.61 miles |
|
St John Plessington Catholic College
Old Chester Road, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 7LF |
0.63 miles |
|
Wirral Grammar School for Boys
Cross Lane, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 3AQ |
0.66 miles |
|
Prenton High School for Girls
Hesketh Avenue, Rock Ferry, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 6RR |
0.9 miles |
|
Horizons Independent School
60 Mendip Road, Birkenhead, Cheshire, CH42 8NU |
1.14 miles |
|
Utopia
The Vikes, 40 Thorsway, Rock Ferry, Merseyside, CH42 1NW |
1.35 miles |
|
Birkenhead School
58 Beresford Road, Prenton, CH43 2JD |
2.42 miles |
|
Progress Schools - Wirral
The Hive, Bright Street, Wirral, CH41 4EA |
2.43 miles |
|
Birkenhead High School Academy
86 Devonshire Place, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 1TY |
2.5 miles |
|
Foxfield School
New Hey Road, Woodchurch, Merseyside, CH49 5LF |
2.5 miles |
|
Birkenhead Park School
Park Road South, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH43 4UY |
2.54 miles |
|
Wirral Metropolitan College
Conway Park Campus, Conway Park, Europa Boulevard, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 4NT |
2.57 miles |
|
St Anselm's College
Manor Hill, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 1UQ |
2.6 miles |
|
Progress Schools - Hamilton Square
60 Hamilton Square, Wirral, CH41 5AT |
2.61 miles |
|
Woodchurch High School
Carr Bridge Road, Woodchurch, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 7NG |
2.61 miles |
|
Ridgeway High School
Noctorum Avenue, Noctorum, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 9EB |
2.71 miles |
|
IMPACT Northwest Schools
Unit 1-4 Tower House, Tower Road, Birkenhead, CH41 1FF |
2.9 miles |
|
Birkenhead Sixth Form College
Park Road West, Claughton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH43 8SQ |
3.01 miles |
|
King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool
Dingle Vale, Liverpool, Merseyside, L8 9SJ |
3.03 miles |