West Kirby Grammar School
School summary
A selective girls' grammar school on the Wirral, West Kirby admits 180 pupils each year and educates around 1,186 in total. With capacity for 1,283, it has a little room to spare while remaining a busy, well-subscribed school. Entry at 11 comes through the Wirral Admissions Test consortium, and Ofsted rated the school Good across every area at its most recent inspection, including the sixth form. It will suit academically able girls who can thrive in a large, established grammar setting.
How hard is it to get in?
Competitive · 2 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Demand exceeds the 180 Year 7 places in most years, though less sharply than at the most oversubscribed schools.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
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Latest results
Attainment 8
71.3
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
96%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Good
- Last inspected
- 2 November 2022
Teaching & academics
Results sit comfortably above the national picture. The average Attainment 8 score of 71.3 is well ahead of the national 46.9, and 96% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against a national average of 47%. With a pupil-to-teacher ratio of 17.3, the school combines strong outcomes with manageable class sizes.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 11.47%
- EHC plans
- 0.42%
- English as additional language
- 11%
- Free school meals
- 7.8%
Schools nearby
Calday Grange Grammar School
Wirral, North West
Upton Hall School FCJ
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St Anselm's College
Prenton, North West
Wirral Grammar School for Girls
Wirral, North West
Wirral Grammar School for Boys
Wirral, North West
The Blue Coat School
Liverpool, North West
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A large, consistently Good grammar with results that speak for themselves. A strong option for high-achieving girls on the Wirral prepared for the consortium test.
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West Kirby Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.