West Kirby Grammar School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Graham Road West Kirby Wirral Merseyside CH48 5DP |
| Phone | 01516323449 |
| Reference Number | 137243 |
West Kirby Grammar School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas. Pupils and students exhibit confidence and a passion for learning, benefiting from a supportive and respectful environment where they thrive academically. The school, having not been inspected previously under section 5, demonstrates a commitment to increasing the depth of its curriculum, especially at the key stage 3 level, which enhances students' education and engagement. Feedback indicates a strong sense of belonging among students, with an emphasis on personal development and mental health support.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1186 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 1.94%
Girls: 98.06% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 7.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | 177 | 177 |
| 8 | Unknown | 176 | 176 |
| 9 | Unknown | 189 | 189 |
| 10 | Unknown | 178 | 178 |
| 11 | Unknown | 183 | 183 |
| 12 | 12 | 129 | 141 |
| 13 | 11 | 127 | 138 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77.7% |
| Indian | 5.3% |
| White, Other | 4.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.2% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 1.9% |
| Asian, Other | 1.9% |
| African | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 14 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as West Kirby Grammar School | |
| 14 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Dec 1999 | Full inspection |
| 06 Dec 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils thrive in a safe and respectful environment.
- The curriculum is broad and suitably ambitious.
- Teachers have strong subject knowledge and deliver the curriculum effectively.
- Pupils and students achieve high academic success.
- Leaders are passionate about creating scholars of the future.
- Pupils benefit from extensive extra-curricular activities.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subject leaders do not check the effectiveness of curriculum delivery.
- In a few subjects, assessment systems do not effectively identify learning gaps.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 71.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 95.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 97.3% |
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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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 39.4 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 38.93 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 22.9% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 130 | 27 |
| Third Preference | 68 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 89 | 46 |
Previous Years
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| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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West Kirby Primary School
Anglesey Road, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 5EQ |
0.07 miles |
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West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School
St Bridget's Lane, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 3JT |
0.77 miles |
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Black Horse Hill Infant School
Saughall Massie Road, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 6DR |
0.92 miles |
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Black Horse Hill Junior School
Saughall Massie Road, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 6DR |
0.92 miles |
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Avalon School
Caldy Road, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 2HE |
1.06 miles |
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Hoylake Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
126 Market Street, Hoylake, Wirral, Merseyside, CH47 3BH |
1.29 miles |
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Great Meols Primary School
Elwyn Road, Meols, Wirral, Merseyside, CH47 7AP |
2.2 miles |
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Greasby Infant School
Barker Lane, Greasby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 3NX |
2.63 miles |
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Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Rigby Drive, Greasby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 1RE |
2.68 miles |
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Greasby Junior School
Mill Lane, Greasby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 3AR |
2.69 miles |
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Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School
School Lane, Thurstaston, Wirral, Merseyside, CH61 0HH |
2.7 miles |
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Brookdale Primary School
Escolme Drive, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 1SE |
2.99 miles |
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Lingham Primary School
Townmeadow Lane, Moreton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH46 7UQ |
3.24 miles |
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Irby Primary School
Coombe Road, Irby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH61 4UR |
3.32 miles |
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Moreton Christ Church CofE Primary School
Upton Road, Moreton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH46 0PB |
3.34 miles |
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Overchurch Junior School
54 Moreton Road, Upton, Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 4NS |
3.55 miles |
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Overchurch Infant School
Moreton Road, Upton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 4NS |
3.55 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton
Moreton Road, Upton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 6LL |
3.59 miles |
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Eastway Primary School
Rossall Road, Moreton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH46 8TA |
3.75 miles |
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Hayfield School
Manor Drive, Upton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 4LN |
3.77 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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West Kirby School and College
Meols Drive, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 5DH |
0.17 miles |
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Hilbre High School
Frankby Road, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 6EQ |
0.99 miles |
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Calday Grange Grammar School
Grammar School Lane, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 8GG |
1.17 miles |
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Upton Hall School FCJ
Upton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 6LJ |
3.55 miles |
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Pensby High School
Irby Road, Heswall, Wirral, Merseyside, CH61 6XN |
3.8 miles |
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Meadowside School
Pool Lane, Woodchurch, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 5LA |
3.95 miles |
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Clare Mount Specialist Sports College
Birket Avenue, Leasowe, CH46 1RA |
4.07 miles |
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Wirral Wrap
Summerhill House, Beechwood Drive, Beechwood, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH43 9LB |
4.34 miles |
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Woodchurch High School
Carr Bridge Road, Woodchurch, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 7NG |
4.51 miles |
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Foxfield School
New Hey Road, Woodchurch, Merseyside, CH49 5LF |
4.54 miles |
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Ridgeway High School
Noctorum Avenue, Noctorum, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 9EB |
4.62 miles |
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The Observatory School
Bidston Village Road, Bidston, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 7QT |
4.74 miles |