Head: Simeon Clarke
An accessible girls' grammar school in Wirral with a Good Ofsted rating.
0
Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
Pass Mark
0
Pupils
Max Score
282
Qualifying Score
220
78% of max
Applications
353
Offers Made
171
Distance (after pass)
All who pass qualify. Places then by distance.
60% of remaining places (after special criteria) will be allocated to students who live closest to the school, distance from the home address to West Kirby Grammar School
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
18 places
Process
Appeals will be heard by an Independent Appeals Panel as required by law, providing they are lodged within the prescribed period.
Waiting List
A waiting list for Year 7 will be maintained until 31 December 2026. This will be maintained by Wirral Local Authority. A student's place on the waiting list will be determined solely in accordance with the oversubscription criteria.
1. Register
1 May 2026
2. Take Test
Wirral 11+
3. Results
19 Oct 2026
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 7 grammar schools, administered by GL Assessment, testing English, Mathematics. Two GL Assessment papers. Max score: 282 (2 × 141). Switched from CEM to GL in 2021. Girls only school for Years 7-11, co-educational Sixth Form. High Performance Learning World Class School. Students regularly apply from Wirral, Chester, North Wales, Liverpool, Warrington and beyond. Assessment administered by Wirral Local Authority and provided by GL Assessment. Three annual in-person familiarisation sessions held each January/February.
Max
282
Qualifying Score
220
78% of max
Open Evening
Information Evening for parents/carers and their child/children currently in Year 4 & 5. Short talk and tour of school with student guides.
22 Apr 2026
5:00pm
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
1 May 2026
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
15 Jul 2026
Exam Date
11+ entrance exam
19 Sep 2026
9:00am
Results Released
11+ results released to parents
19 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
Common Application Form deadline (all LAs)
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day — places confirmed
1 Mar 2027
71.3
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
96%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
98%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
78%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
6.80
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
B
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
64%
Higher Education
−4pp vs grammar avg
49%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Biology
238 entries
50%
+5.4pp vs school
Chemistry
236 entries
50%
+5.4pp vs school
Drama
70 entries
50%
+5.4pp vs school
Watch list
Other Modern Languages
5 entries
0%
-44.6pp vs school
Combined Science
124 entries
0%
-44.6pp vs school
Strongest at
Psychology
112 entries
50%
+2.8pp vs school
Chemistry
70 entries
50%
+2.8pp vs school
Religious Studies
46 entries
50%
+2.8pp vs school
Watch list
Computer Science
5 entries
0%
-47.2pp vs school
Economics
20 entries
45%
-2.2pp vs school
Not enough data to derive strengths and areas for improvement.
Entry Requirements
Five GCSE passes at grade 5 or above, including English and Mathematics. Students must meet published entry requirements in all subjects they wish to study at Advanced Level with most subjects requiring a grade 6 at GCSE level.
Subjects Offered
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form
Good
Per-Pupil Funding
2025/20261,186 / 1,283(92%)
£0
Per Pupil Funding
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Five GCSE passes at grade 5 or above, including English and Mathematics. Students must meet published entry requirements in all subjects they wish to study at Advanced Level with most subjects requiring a grade 6 at GCSE level.
1:17.3
Staff:Pupil Ratio
99.82%
Qualified Teachers
3.21%
Absence Rate
3.39%
Persistent Absence
Dedicated Sixth Form Centre with modern teaching areas, media suites, common rooms and kitchen facilities
Sports
Netball Courts, Gym, Main Hall, Front field, Climbing Wall, Small Hall
STEM
Science laboratories, computing suites, design technology workshops
Arts
Drama Studio, Conference Room
Library
Lower Library
Capital Projects
Recent improvements include refurbishment of science laboratories, upgrade of IT infrastructure and facilities, and ongoing maintenance of the school buildings.
Drama productions including staging plays at Edinburgh Fringe Festival and local theatres. Orchestra and choir with various ensembles. Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme. Trips to Europe, America and China including language visits, science visits to CERN and NASA, geography expedition to Iceland, and Religious Studies and History visits to Auschwitz and First World War battlefields.
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Orchestra, choir, chamber choir, jazz band, sax quartet, various musical ensembles, drama productions, ukulele
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
true
Trips & Exchanges
Language visits to France, Germany, Spain and Italy, science visits to CERN and NASA, geography expedition to Iceland, Religious Studies and History visits to Auschwitz and First World War battlefields, expeditions to China working with children in Inner Mongolia and visiting Hong Kong and Beijing
Community Service
Charity Club activities and community partnerships
Uniform
Students must wear the school uniform consisting of navy blazer with school badge, white shirt, school tie, grey trousers/skirt, black shoes. PE kit includes navy shorts/skirt, white polo shirt, navy sweatshirt and appropriate trainers.
School Meals
Daily free school meal allowance of £4.00 per day for eligible students. Can be used throughout the day at breaktime and lunch purchases.
Homework Policy
Homework is set regularly across all year groups to consolidate learning and develop independent study skills. Students are expected to complete homework to a high standard and within given deadlines. The amount varies by year group and subject.
Behaviour Policy
The school operates a positive behaviour policy based on mutual respect, high expectations and clear boundaries. Students are expected to demonstrate the school values of respect, responsibility and resilience. Consequences are fair and proportionate.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones must be switched off and kept in bags during the school day. They may only be used with permission from staff for educational purposes.
SEND Provision
The school has a dedicated SEND team providing support for students with special educational needs and disabilities. Support includes individual learning plans, small group interventions, and liaison with external agencies where appropriate.
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Merseytravel dedicated school services 614, 621, 670, 671, 672, 673, 674, 684, 685. Merseytravel public bus services 22/X22. 38/38A, 407, 437. Out of area services: Wallasey - C3, Chester/Ellesmere Port/North Wales - W1, W3, W5, W6, W7, A1 Willaston/Neston/Parkgate areas
Nearest Station: West Kirby Railway Station
Transport Info
West Kirby Grammar School is conveniently located, being close to the centre of West Kirby and West Kirby Railway Station, with services available from Liverpool and Chester. Many students travel via train, public buses, and specially provided school service buses.
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