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West Kirby Grammar School

Wirral, CH48 5DPSecondaryAges 11–18GirlsState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
Progress 8
+0.42
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
146 1st-choice / 171 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#613 of 3,141 nationally

About West Kirby Grammar School

West Kirby Grammar School is a girls' state secondary in Wirral that is comfortably oversubscribed, a clear signal of its local standing. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 353 applications for 171 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.06. Of those, 144 offers went to first-preference applicants, meaning competition for a spot is real but not prohibitive. The school currently has 1,186 pupils against a capacity of 1,283, so there is some headroom, but demand clearly outstrips supply. Just 7.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the national average of around 23%, reflecting the relatively affluent catchment. The school is non-denominational and has no religious character, which broadens its appeal. Headteacher Simeon Clarke leads a school that last had a full Ofsted inspection in November 2022, where it was rated Good across all categories, including behaviour, personal development, and sixth-form provision. That inspection marked a change from its previous Outstanding rating in 2009, but the school remains one of the strongest in the local authority.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderGirls
Religious CharacterNone
AddressGraham Road, Wirral, Wirral, CH48 5DP
HeadteacherSimeon Clarke
Local AuthorityWirral
Number of Pupils1,186
Free School Meals (FSM)7.8%
School Capacity1,186 / 1,283 (92% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Music RoomsGymnasiumDining HallLibraryPlaying FieldsTheatreAstro TurfICT SuiteTennis CourtsSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

20

Sports

RoundersFootballMartial ArtsBadmintonRugbyRowingCricketNetballCross CountrySwimming

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseArt ClubModel United NationsGardeningScience ClubDebateNewspaperFilm ClubDramaCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Kirby Grammar School

West Kirby Grammar School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.