
Head: Jennifer Ogunmyiwa
An accessible girls' grammar school in Wirral with an Outstanding Ofsted rating.
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Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
Pass Mark
0
Pupils
Max Score
282
Qualifying Score
220
78% of max
Distance Cutoff
7.79 mi
Applications
397
Offers Made
179
Distance (after pass)
All who pass qualify. Places then by distance.
Wirral Borough
Local Authorities
Postcode Areas
Max distance: 3 miles
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
15 places
Process
Appeals are considered by an Independent Appeals Panel. The letter confirming refusal will include information about the right to appeal and the deadline for lodging an appeal.
Waiting List
A waiting list for Year 7 will be maintained until 31 December. This will be maintained by Wirral Local Authority and reordered in accordance with the oversubscription criteria whenever anyone is added to or leaves the waiting list.
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.
Max
282
Qualifying Score
220
78% of max
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
1 May 2026
Open Evening
Walk-in Open Evening. Explore the school, engage with our pupils, students and teachers and discover the unique opportunities we offer.
13 May 2026
5:30pm
Open Evening
One hour session to allow girls in Year 5 to familiarise themselves with the format of the assessment, how to complete the answer sheets and the style of questions that could be used on an 11+ paper. Free of charge.
12 Jun 2026
9:30am
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
69.3
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
92%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
99%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
79%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
6.44
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.
68%
Higher Education
≈0pp vs grammar avg
52%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Biology
240 entries
50%
+3.7pp vs school
Design & Technology
114 entries
50%
+3.7pp vs school
Art and Design
88 entries
50%
+3.7pp vs school
Watch list
Combined Science
120 entries
0%
-46.3pp vs school
German
38 entries
45%
-1.6pp vs school
Strongest at
Biology
108 entries
50%
+0.1pp vs school
Chemistry
88 entries
50%
+0.1pp vs school
Psychology
84 entries
50%
+0.1pp vs school
No subject clearly underperforms vs the school average.
Entry Requirements
Four GCSE grade 6s (or above) plus two GCSE grade 5s. These grades must include English Language or English literature and mathematics. Grade 6 in all A Level subjects, save for mathematics, chemistry, or physics which require grade 7.
Subjects Offered
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form
Outstanding
Per-Pupil Funding
2025/20261,194 / 1,207(99%)
£0
Per Pupil Funding
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Four GCSE grade 6s (or above) plus two GCSE grade 5s. These grades must include English Language or English literature and mathematics. Grade 6 in all A Level subjects, save for mathematics, chemistry, or physics which require grade 7.
1:16.7
Staff:Pupil Ratio
100%
Qualified Teachers
3.39%
Absence Rate
5.87%
Persistent Absence
Academically rich and stimulating environment with facilities supporting wide range of educational and extracurricular activities.
Sports
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STEM
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Arts
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Library
Well-resourced Learning Resource Centre with extensive book collection, digital resources, study spaces, computers, and quiet areas for independent study. Open before school, during breaks and after school with dedicated librarian support.
Capital Projects
Recent investments include refurbishment of science laboratories, upgrades to ICT facilities, improvements to the dining facilities, and ongoing maintenance and enhancement of teaching spaces to support modern learning requirements.
Duke of Edinburgh, Nuffield Science and Engineering bursaries, Bar Mock Trial, Arkwright Scholarships for engineering, music ensembles, orchestras, bands and choirs, anti bullying ambassadors, charity, eco provision, digital and school council leadership
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Music tuition from visiting music tutors, ensembles, orchestras, bands and choirs covering a wide spectrum of musical tastes, high quality performances involving music, dance and drama
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
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Trips & Exchanges
Trips, field work, performances, visiting speakers and conferences provided as learning opportunities
Community Service
Sixth form trained in reading recovery to support literacy in local primary schools
Uniform
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School Meals
All catering services provided by Chartwells. Daily free school meal allowance of £3.50 per day for eligible students. The allowance can be used throughout the day at breaktime and for lunch purchases.
Homework Policy
Homework is set regularly across all subjects with clear expectations communicated to students and parents. The amount varies by year group, with Years 7-9 receiving approximately 1-2 hours per night, and senior years receiving more substantial assignments to support independent learning and exam preparation.
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. There is a clear rewards and sanctions system including house points, commendations, and staged interventions for any behavioural concerns.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are not allowed in school except for emergencies
SEND Provision
Support for students with SEN including access arrangements for assessment. School considers special arrangements for students with EHCP or medical/educational needs.
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