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Wirral Grammar School for Girls

Wirral, CH63 3AFSecondaryAges 11–18GirlsState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Dec 2022
Progress 8
+0.38
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
226 1st-choice / 179 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#676 of 3,141 nationally

About Wirral Grammar School for Girls

Wirral Grammar School for Girls stands out sharply against the local authority average for secondary schools. While the Wirral average Progress 8 score sits at -0.12, this school achieves a significantly higher score of 0.38, placing it well above the norm. That positive score means pupils here make more academic progress between Key Stage 2 and GCSE than their peers across the borough. The school ranks 4th out of 22 secondary schools in Wirral, putting it in the top 20 per cent locally. Nationally, it sits in the top 22 per cent of all schools, and regionally in the North West it ranks 68th out of 445. The school’s Attainment 8 score of 67.3 is strong, and 97.2 per cent of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, with 88.9 per cent reaching grade 5 or above. The EBacc average point score of 6.22 is also well above the typical benchmark.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderGirls
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHeath Road, Wirral, Wirral, CH63 3AF
HeadteacherJennifer Ogunmyiwa
Local AuthorityWirral
Number of Pupils1,194
Free School Meals (FSM)9.1%
School Capacity1,194 / 1,207 (99% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Dec 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 30 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
LibrarySixth Form CentreScience LabsTennis CourtsICT SuitePlaying FieldsSwimming PoolSports HallTheatreAstro TurfChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

FootballCricketNetballCross CountryBadmintonHockeyRowingMartial ArtsSwimmingBasketball

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubNewspaperYoung EnterpriseDebateOrchestraCodingDuke of EdinburghChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

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

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Wirral Grammar School for Girls has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.