Stanley School
Community special school · Ages 2–11 · Wirral
Stanley School is a special school in Wirral for ages 2–11. Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 29 March 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Greenbank Drive, Pensby, Wirral, CH61 5UE
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 2–11
- Council
- Wirral
- Pupils on roll
- 183 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 43.7% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.4
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 29 March 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils, including children in the early years, smile as they arrive each morning.”
- “Caring staff help pupils to settle quickly into their animal-named classrooms.”
- “Pupils feel safe and happy at Stanley School.”
To improve
- “However, at times, they have not identified what pupils need to learn in sufficient detail.”
- “Nevertheless, occasionally, teachers do not use the most suitable activities to deliver the curriculum.”
- “At times, pupils have difficulty managing their feelings and behaviour.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 25 May 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Straight-line distance, in Wirral.
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- Gilbrook School 2.5 mi Not judged
- Horizons Independent School 3.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Birkenhead School 3.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Hayfield School 3.5 mi School remains Good
- Avalon School 3.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Wirral Wrap 3.7 mi No Ofsted grade