Wirral Grammar School for Girls
School summary
A selective girls' grammar on the Wirral, this large school carries an Outstanding rating from Ofsted across every category inspected, from quality of education through to its sixth form. With 1,194 pupils against a capacity of 1,207, it runs close to full, which reflects sustained demand from local families. Entry is at 11 through the Wirral Admissions Test consortium, so applicants sit alongside candidates for other Wirral grammars rather than a standalone paper.
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
69.3
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
92%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 6 December 2022
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above the national picture: an Attainment 8 score of 69.3 compares with a national average of 46.9, and 92% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against 47% nationally. The 11+ assessment, set by GL Assessment, tests Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, so confident numeracy and strong reasoning skills matter. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 16.7 is typical for a school of this size.
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 2.76%
- EHC plans
- 0.17%
- English as additional language
- 9%
- Free school meals
- 9.1%
Schools nearby
Wirral Grammar School for Boys
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 consistently high-performing girls' grammar where places are competitive and the academic bar is high. Suited to able girls who can show their strength across reasoning and maths at the consortium test.
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Wirral Grammar School for Girls 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.