Avalon School
Wirral, Wirral, North West · CH48 2HE
A small independent school on the Wirral, Avalon takes children from age two through to eleven, giving each cohort the kind of attention that comes naturally in a setting of around 118 pupils. Co-educational and non-denominational, it offers a continuous early years and primary journey under the leadership of Head Mrs Joanna Callaway. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its highest grade of 'excellent', with compliance requirements fully met. Roughly one in eight pupils receives SEN support, a sign that the school is set up to accommodate a range of learning needs within its close-knit community.
118
Pupils
excellent
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-11
- Pupils
- 118
- Location
- Wirral, Wirral, North West
- Website
- https://www.avalon-school.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 0151 6256993
Headteacher
Head Mrs Joanna Callaway
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Teaching & academics
Avalon's ISI inspection rated the quality of pupils' achievement as excellent, the top grade available. With a roll of just over a hundred children, classes are small and teaching can be closely tailored, which suits the nearly 12 per cent of pupils on SEN support as well as those who thrive with individual encouragement.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 11.86%
- EHC plans
- 4.24%
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 4 November 2025
The last word
A small, nurturing independent school where excellent inspection grades meet the intimacy of a single-form community. Worth considering for families wanting a continuous, supportive path from nursery to the end of primary.
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Avalon School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Avalon School located?
Avalon School is located at Caldy Road, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 2HE.
What type of school is Avalon School?
Avalon School is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.
How many pupils attend Avalon School?
Avalon School has approximately 118 pupils on roll.
What is Avalon School's inspection rating?
Avalon School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 4 November 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.