Best 3 Nursery schools in Wirral – comparison

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of nursery schools: Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre (Nursery) in Wirral; Somerville Nursery School (Nursery) in Wallasey — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre and Somerville Nursery School. They are nursery phase and local authority nursery school type located around Wirral, Merseyside and Wallasey, Merseyside. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre), published Oct 2017. The lowest is 2 (Somerville Nursery School), published May 2014. The most recent inspection on record is for Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre (Oct 2017). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 250, typical FSM 25–30%, range 5–10%–45–50%; all under Wirral local authority.

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Attribute	Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre CH49 8HB	Somerville Nursery School CH44 4BB
Phase / Type	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location	Wirral Merseyside CH49 8HB	Wallasey Merseyside CH44 4BB
Latest Ofsted	1 27 Oct 2017	2 23 May 2014
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	—
Capacity utilisation	—	—
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Wirral (344)	Wirral (344)
Website	www.ganneysmeadow.co.uk	www.somerville.wirral.sch.uk
Telephone	01516779255	01516381567
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre

CH49 8HB

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Wirral
Merseyside
CH49 8HB
Ofsted: 1 27 Oct 2017
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Wirral (344)
Website: www.ganneysmeadow.co.uk
Telephone: 01516779255

Somerville Nursery School

CH44 4BB

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Wallasey
Merseyside
CH44 4BB
Ofsted: 2 23 May 2014
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Wirral (344)
Website: www.somerville.wirral.sch.uk
Telephone: 01516381567

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.