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Wirral Grammar School for Boys

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Wirral Grammar School for Boys

Cross Lane, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 3AQ

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Selective · Boys

Ofsted
Good
Nov 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

65.3school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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.

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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 measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
65.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
40.3%
Basics 9-5
91.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

65.3

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2365.146.4
2023/2465.746.4
2024/2565.346.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.290.00
2023/24+0.360.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
96.2%
EBacc APS
6.20
EBacc 9-5
59.6%
EBacc 9-4
78.8%
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 measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
37.33
A*-A Grades
31.5%
A*-B Grades
57.6%
AAB+ %
26.5%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 118 students entered

Community & Reviews

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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Wirral Grammar School for Girls
0.09 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Co-op Academy Bebington
0.56 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
St John Plessington Catholic College
1.31 km away · Academy converter
Good
Prenton High School for Girls
2.46 km away · Academy converter
Good
Horizons Independent School
2.89 km away · Other independent special school

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About Wirral Grammar School for Boys

Wirral Grammar School for Boys is a secondary school in Wirral, Wirral. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 65.3. The school has around 1,074 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Cross Lane, Wirral, CH63 3AQ | More schools in Wirral

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2022 — Good
  2. Apr 2009 — Outstanding (predecessor: Wirral Grammar School for Boys)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Wirral Grammar School for Boys

What is Wirral Grammar School for Boys's Ofsted rating?
Wirral Grammar School for Boys received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Wirral Grammar School for Boys's latest exam results?
Wirral Grammar School for Boys: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 65.3. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Wirral Grammar School for Boys located?
Wirral Grammar School for Boys is a secondary school in Wirral, Wirral (CH63 3AQ).
How many pupils attend Wirral Grammar School for Boys?
Wirral Grammar School for Boys has around 1,074 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Wirral Grammar School for Boys with other schools?
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