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West Kirby Grammar School

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

personMr Simeon Clarke

corporate_fareWEST KIRBY GRAMMAR SCHOOL

location_onWirral, CH48 5DP

language Visit Website phone 1516323449

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,270

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Attainment 8

71.3

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GCSE Rank

#1 in Wirral

#98 of 3,216 nationally

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West Kirby Grammar School is a Academy converter secondary school in Wirral, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

West Kirby Grammar School is an academy converter in Wirral, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of WEST KIRBY GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The school has approximately 1,186 pupils on roll, of whom 8% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 71.3, placing the school #1 in Wirral and #98 of 3,216 nationally. 95.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 65.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 29 A-level subjects. 64.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 35.5% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.11 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

71.3

Grade 5+ E&M

95.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)65.1%

Entering EBacc78.10%

EBacc APS6.8

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.42

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

68.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc86.40%

EBacc APS6.39

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.57

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

67.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc76%

EBacc APS6.26

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.49

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

71.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc80%

EBacc APS6.68

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc82%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.76

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

71.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc85%

EBacc APS6.73

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.73

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

70.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc87%

EBacc APS6.68

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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

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.11

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

153

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*11.9%

Achieving A*–A35.5%

Achieving A*–B64.5%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate90.8%

A-level subjects offered29

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.05

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

177

Retention rate93.80%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

164

Retention rate97.00%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

183

Retention rate98.9%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

02 November 2022

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2022-11-02

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2009-01-14

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2005-10-12

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

0.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.3%(3 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 1,186 pupils. During this period, there were 3 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.3%, which is below 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)	1,186	3	0.3%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,181	5	0.4%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,224	2	0.2%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,225	7	0.6%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,220	2	0.2%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,260	0	0.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,270	0	0.0%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,273	0	0.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,263	0	0.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,268	1	0.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,269	1	0.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,263	1	0.1%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,264	2	0.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,263	3	0.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,227	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,227	0	0.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,230	0	0.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,181	1	0.1%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,181	0	0.0%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,180	0	0.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,204	0	0.0%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,206	1	0.1%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,202	0	0.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,218	1	0.1%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,217	0	0.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,220	7	0.6%	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.

Specific Learning Difficulty 71 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 24 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 17 pupils

Physical Disability 12 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 5 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 1 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.

89.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

93.0%Positive

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

10.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree54%

agree39%

disagree5%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree32%

agree32%

disagree27%

strongly disagree6%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree24%

agree22%

disagree9%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

not applicable37%

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

yes16%

no84%

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

strongly agree31%

agree31%

disagree14%

strongly disagree21%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree71%

agree23%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree57%

agree34%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree36%

agree43%

disagree13%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree58%

agree41%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree60%

agree36%

disagree3%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree48%

agree36%

disagree9%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes89%

no11%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Selective Admission (Grammar)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

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

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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