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Wirral Grammar School for Girls

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Wirral Grammar School for Girls

Heath Road, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 3AF

Academy converter
Girls
Pupils
1,194
Ages
11-18
FSM
9.1%
Attainment 8
69.2
Ofsted
Outstanding
Dec 2022

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
GL Assessment

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Wirral grammars use the GL Assessment test arranged through the LA. Check the registration deadline with the council.

11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures2024/25

Attainment 8
69.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
55.9%
Basics 9-5
92.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
78.9%
EBacc APS
6.43
EBacc 9-5
62.2%
EBacc 9-4
71.7%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures2024/25

APS per Entry
42.27
A*-A Grades
44.2%
A*-B Grades
73.3%
AAB+ %
25.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 134 students entered

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About Wirral Grammar School for Girls

Wirral Grammar School for Girls is a secondary school in Wirral, Wirral. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 69.2. The school has around 1,194 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Heath Road, Wirral, CH63 3AF | More schools in Wirral

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Wirral Grammar School for Girls, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Dec 2022Outstanding
  2. Jan 2008Outstanding (predecessor: Wirral Grammar School for Girls)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Wirral Grammar School for Girls

What is Wirral Grammar School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Wirral Grammar School for Girls received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Wirral Grammar School for Girls's latest exam results?
Wirral Grammar School for Girls: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 69.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Wirral Grammar School for Girls located?
Wirral Grammar School for Girls is a secondary school in Wirral, Wirral (CH63 3AF).
How many pupils attend Wirral Grammar School for Girls?
Wirral Grammar School for Girls has around 1,194 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Wirral Grammar School for Girls with other schools?
View Wirral Grammar School for Girls's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Wirral.