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West Kirby Grammar School
Goodgraded 02/11/2022Ages 11–181,186 pupilsNone
West Kirby Grammar School is a girls' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Wirral. The school has around 1,186 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 02/11/2022, West Kirby Grammar School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.4), an average Attainment 8 score of 68.2 and 94% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Wirral can view West Kirby Grammar School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 02/11/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.2%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence13.4%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher17.7England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals7.6%England avg 28.6%
English not first language13.4%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 871.3
Progress 8+0.4
Grade 5+ English & maths96%
Grade 4+ English & maths98%
EBacc entry78%
EBacc average point score6.8
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)BAPS per entry 39.3
Value added+0.11Above average · 95% CI 0.0 to 0.2
Retention91%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Wirral
All schools in Wirral →West Kirby Primary SchoolGood · 0.1 miWest Kirby School and CollegeOutstanding · 0.2 miWest Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School0.8 miAvalon School1.1 miHoylake Holy Trinity CofE Primary SchoolGood · 1.3 miBlack Horse Hill Junior SchoolGood · 0.9 mi
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