How many pupils does Gayton Primary School have?

Gayton Primary School has 219 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Gayton Primary School?

The headteacher of Gayton Primary School is Jennie McAleny.

What type of school is Gayton Primary School?

Gayton Primary School is a Academy converter with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Gayton Primary School in?

Gayton Primary School is in the Wirral local authority area.

Academy converter Primary Open

Gayton Primary School

Gayton Road, Heswall, Wirral, Merseyside, CH60 8PZ

Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 18 December 2019). Last inspected 20 January 2026.

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219

Pupils

3.2%

Free school meals

1 January 2023

Opened

About this school

Gayton Primary School is an Academy converter serving primary age pupils, located in Wirral, Merseyside. The school has 219 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 18 December 2019). Last inspected 20 January 2026. The Headteacher is Jennie McAleny. The school is administered by Wirral local authority. It belongs to CHESHIRE ACADEMIES TRUST. It opened in 1 January 2023.

School details

Headteacher: Jennie McAleny
Trust: CHESHIRE ACADEMIES TRUST
Local authority: Wirral
Gender: Mixed
URN: 149493

Contact

01513423772 schooloffice@gayton.wirral.sch.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Gayton Primary School are handled by the school or the local authority (Wirral). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

82%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

21%

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →