Coordinates: 53°22′41″N 3°01′26″W / 53.378°N 3.024°W / 53.378; -3.024
| Type | Primary |
|---|---|
| Location | Tranmere WIRRAL CH42 0PH United Kingdom |
| Local authority | Wirral |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Ages | 3–11 |
| Colours | Blue,red and white |
Mersey Park is a primary school in the Tranmere area of Birkenhead, Merseyside, England. It is a mixed, non-denominational establishment, under the control of the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral.
Famous alumni include the actress Patricia Routledge, best known for her roles in Keeping Up Appearances and Hetty Wainthrop Investigates. Footballer Jason Mcateer also was also a pupil.
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