Edstart Schools Wirral
Edstart Schools Wirral is an independent special school in Wallasey for pupils aged 11 to 16. It has 50 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Edstart Schools Wirral is Good, from an inspection in November 2025. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 7.9, and 3% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: November 2025. GCSE results: 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 237 Liscard Road Wallasey Cheshire CH44 5TH |
| Phone | 07502095422 |
| Reference Number | 150427 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 50 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 68%
Girls: 32% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Edstart Schools Wirral is positioned to meet the independent school standards should a proposed material change to increase pupil capacity be approved. The school has established effective safeguarding policies and well-defined health and safety protocols which are actively implemented. Staff training and risk assessment procedures demonstrate a commitment to pupil welfare, and a strong foundation is in place for leadership, ensuring compliance and readiness for future growth.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Nov 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Nov 2025 | Additional inspection |
| 14 Jan 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 23 Jan 2024 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Well-understood safeguarding policy effectively applied by staff.
- Robust annual safeguarding training program for all staff.
- Effective health and safety measures with routine checks.
- Positive management of premises and facilities.
- Proactive approach to increasing staff in anticipation of pupil growth.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 7.9 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 2.9% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 2.9% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 82.0% of pupils at Edstart Schools Wirral were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 18.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Edstart Schools Wirral's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Edstart Schools Wirral is Good, from an inspection in November 2025.
When was Edstart Schools Wirral last inspected by Ofsted?
Edstart Schools Wirral was last inspected in November 2025.
How many pupils does Edstart Schools Wirral have?
Edstart Schools Wirral has 50 pupils on roll.
What age range does Edstart Schools Wirral cover?
Edstart Schools Wirral for pupils aged 11 to 16.
What are Edstart Schools Wirral's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 7.9, and 3% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Edstart Schools Wirral?
Edstart Schools Wirral is at 237 Liscard Road, Wallasey, Cheshire, CH44 5TH.