Kilgarth School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Cavendish Street Birkenhead Merseyside CH41 8BA |
| Phone | 01516528071 |
| Reference Number | 105130 |
Kilgarth School has demonstrated effective actions to maintain the high standards established during its previous inspection and continues to provide a nurturing environment for its pupils. The school effectively supports students, all of whom have special educational needs or disabilities (SEND), leading to exceptional academic and vocational achievements. The thoughtful design of the curriculum and the supportive relationships fostered between staff and pupils contribute significantly to the overall success of the school community.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 60 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 100%
Girls: 0% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 83.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 12 | Unknown | 12 |
| 8 | 11 | Unknown | 11 |
| 9 | 12 | Unknown | 12 |
| 10 | 13 | Unknown | 13 |
| 11 | 12 | Unknown | 12 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 98.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 05 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 12 Mar 2019 | Short inspection |
| 10 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 10 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jun 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Provides a calm and welcoming learning environment
- Has high aspirations for pupils' academic and social success
- Offers a rich vocational curriculum tailored to pupils' ambitions
- Maintains exceptionally well-behaved classrooms
- Focuses on developing reading and spoken language skills
- Promotes pupils' independence, self-confidence, and resilience
- Ensures effective strategies for identifying and supporting additional SEND needs
- Implements strong career advice and work-related learning opportunities
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 7.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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