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West Kirby Grammar School

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West Kirby Grammar School

Graham Road, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 5DP

Academy converter
Girls
Pupils
1,186
Ages
11-18
FSM
7.8%
Attainment 8
71.2
Ofsted
Good
Nov 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
71.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
66.7%
Basics 9-5
95.6%

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
78.1%
EBacc APS
6.79
EBacc 9-5
65.0%
EBacc 9-4
74.3%
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
39.32
A*-A Grades
35.5%
A*-B Grades
64.5%
AAB+ %
22.9%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 154 students entered

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About West Kirby Grammar School

West Kirby Grammar School is a secondary school in Wirral, Wirral. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 71.2. The school has around 1,186 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Graham Road, Wirral, CH48 5DP | More schools in Wirral

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2022Good
  2. Jan 2009Outstanding (predecessor: West Kirby Grammar School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about West Kirby Grammar School

What is West Kirby Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
West Kirby Grammar School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are West Kirby Grammar School's latest exam results?
West Kirby Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 71.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is West Kirby Grammar School located?
West Kirby Grammar School is a secondary school in Wirral, Wirral (CH48 5DP).
How many pupils attend West Kirby Grammar School?
West Kirby Grammar School has around 1,186 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare West Kirby Grammar School with other schools?
View West Kirby Grammar School'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.