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 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1225 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 3.1%
Girls: 96.9% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | 171 | 171 |
| 8 | Unknown | 192 | 192 |
| 9 | Unknown | 181 | 181 |
| 10 | Unknown | 183 | 183 |
| 11 | Unknown | 184 | 184 |
| 12 | 11 | 131 | 142 |
| 13 | 27 | 142 | 169 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79.1% |
| Indian | 5.3% |
| White, Other | 4.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 1.3% |
| African | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-12-16 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-02 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as West Kirby Grammar School | ||
| 2009-01-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-10-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1999-12-06 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2009-01-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-10-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1999-12-06 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 68.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.42 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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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 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
Moreton Road, Upton, 6 Berwyn Avenue, 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 |
|
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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Meadowside School
Pool Lane, Wirral, CH49 5LA |
3.96 miles |
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Clare Mount Specialist Sports College
Birket Avenue, Leasowe, CH46 1RA |
4.07 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 |