Wirral Grammar School for Boys
School summary
A selective boys' grammar serving Wirral and the wider Merseyside area, this school combines strong academic results with conduct and pastoral care that Ofsted judged Outstanding. Around 1,074 boys are on roll against a capacity of 1,194, so the school is large but not quite full, leaving a little room within its year groups. Its 2022 Ofsted inspection rated it Good overall, with the sixth form, behaviour and personal development all marked Outstanding. Entry is at 11 only, with no boarding.
How hard is it to get in?
Moderate · 1 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Entry is selective, but demand for the 170 Year 7 places is more manageable than at most selective schools - a solid qualifying performance is usually what matters.
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Latest results
Attainment 8
65.4
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
91%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 8 November 2022
Teaching & academics
Academic outcomes sit well above the national picture: an Attainment 8 score of 65.4 compares with a national average of 46.9, and 91% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national figure of 47%. The quality of education and leadership were both rated Good by Ofsted, while the sixth form earned an Outstanding judgement. With a pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 18.5, this is a setting geared to academically capable boys who will thrive on a demanding curriculum.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 8.29%
- EHC plans
- 0.93%
- English as additional language
- 8.4%
- Free school meals
- 9.1%
Schools nearby
Wirral Grammar School for Girls
Wirral, North West
St Anselm's College
Prenton, North West
Upton Hall School FCJ
Wirral, North West
The Blue Coat School
Liverpool, North West
Calday Grange Grammar School
Wirral, North West
West Kirby Grammar School
Wirral, North West
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A large, established Wirral grammar where high academic standards meet genuinely Outstanding behaviour and a strong sixth form. Entry runs through the Wirral Admissions Test, with 170 places contested via GL Assessment papers in Maths and reasoning.
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Wirral Grammar School for Boys 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.