Ofsted: Outstanding

Kilgarth School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMs Jane Westlake

location_onBirkenhead, CH41 8BA

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2019

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Students

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Attainment 8

7.8

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GCSE Rank

#25 in Wirral

#4,110 of 4,663 nationally

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Kilgarth School is a Community special school school in Birkenhead, serving ages 11-16. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

Kilgarth School is a community special school in Birkenhead, Wirral, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 60 pupils on roll, of whom 83% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 7.8, placing the school #25 in Wirral and #4,110 of 4,663 nationally. 0.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 3.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 53.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

7.8

Grade 5+ E&M

0.00%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.36

2024

Progress 8 Score

-1.98

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

7.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.27

2023

Progress 8 Score

-1.73

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

8.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.33

2022

Progress 8 Score

-3.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

8.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.36

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-2.59

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

8.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.35

2018

Progress 8 Score

-2.34

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

7.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.31

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

17%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)17%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)25%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

69%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)63%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)25%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

54%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)54%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)46%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

33%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)27%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)53%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

56%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)38%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment19%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)38%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

05 November 2024

Inspection Report

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12 March 2019

Inspection Report

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10 March 2015

Inspection Report

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12 January 2012

Inspection Report

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05 March 2009

Inspection Report

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10 May 2006

Inspection Report

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19 June 2000

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2019-03-12

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-03-10

S5 Inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2012-01-12

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

43.3%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

25.0%(15 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 60 pupils. During this period, there were 26 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 43.3%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	60	26	43.3%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	59	38	64.4%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	58	27	46.6%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	59	39	66.1%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	57	74	129.8%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	54	45	83.3%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	50	37	74.0%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	50	78	156.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	49	39	79.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	47	26	55.3%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	48	60	125.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	50	47	94.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	48	5	10.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	48	63	131.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	51	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	51	32	62.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	46	52	113.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	52	39	75.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	52	44	84.6%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	51	64	125.5%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	54	56	103.7%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	49	27	55.1%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	49	57	116.3%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	55	46	83.6%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	53	34	64.2%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	52	20	38.5%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 58 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

81.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

100.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

45.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree64%

agree18%

disagree18%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree64%

agree27%

disagree9%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree36%

agree18%

not applicable45%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes100%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree55%

agree36%

dont know9%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree36%

agree55%

disagree9%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree73%

agree27%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree73%

agree27%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree55%

agree36%

disagree9%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree55%

agree9%

disagree27%

don't know9%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree55%

agree36%

disagree9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes100%

Kilgarth School

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover