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Schools in West Kirby

A town in Wirral

  • Town
  • 13 schools and nurseries
  • 4,931 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

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A red-brick school building under a blue sky

West Kirby at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How West Kirby's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries134 primary · 3 secondary · 4 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1170%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths70%Attainment 8 56.5, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary17%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school15%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in West Kirby

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All West Kirby primary schools

Top Primary Schools in West Kirby

4 mainstream schools in West Kirby, best first

West Kirby Primary School

Wirral, CH48 5EQ · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

43 first choices, 45 offers made

Met the standard at 1181%

England 62%

Days missed
3.4%
Pupils
297
Pupils per teacher
20.3
View school West Kirby Primary School
See all 6 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in West Kirby

3 mainstream schools in West Kirby, best first

West Kirby Grammar School

Wirral, CH48 5DP · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

163 first choices, 172 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1668.6

England 46.2

Days missed
5.6%
Pupils
1,181
Pupils per teacher
17.6
View school West Kirby Grammar School

Calday Grange Grammar School

Wirral, CH48 8GG · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

222 first choices, 202 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1663.7

England 46.2

Days missed
4.6%
Pupils
1,493
Pupils per teacher
16.9
View school Calday Grange Grammar School

Hilbre High School

Wirral, CH48 6EQ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 6 areas

Results well below the England average.

181 first choices, 178 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1637.8

England 46.2

Days missed
9.8%
Pupils
1,154
Pupils per teacher
14.6
View school Hilbre High School
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Nurseries in West Kirby

4 in West Kirby, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 4 nurseries

Sixth Forms in West Kirby

4 in West Kirby, by the school's Eduscope score

West Kirby Grammar School

Wirral, CH48 5DP · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

163 first choices, 172 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1668.6

England 46.2

Days missed
5.6%
Pupils
1,181
Pupils per teacher
17.6
View school West Kirby Grammar School

Calday Grange Grammar School

Wirral, CH48 8GG · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

222 first choices, 202 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1663.7

England 46.2

Days missed
4.6%
Pupils
1,493
Pupils per teacher
16.9
View school Calday Grange Grammar School

Hilbre High School

Wirral, CH48 6EQ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 6 areas

Results well below the England average.

181 first choices, 178 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1637.8

England 46.2

Days missed
9.8%
Pupils
1,154
Pupils per teacher
14.6
View school Hilbre High School
See all 4 sixth forms

Special Schools in West Kirby

1 in West Kirby. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

West Kirby School and College

Wirral, CH48 5DH · Special · All-through · Ages 5 to 19

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
14.1%
Pupils
115
Pupils per teacher
–
View school West Kirby School and College

Private Schools in West Kirby

1 in West Kirby. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Avalon School

Wirral, CH48 2HE · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
104
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Avalon School
The map

Every school in West Kirby, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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West Kirby Primary School, GoodBlack Horse Hill Infant School, GoodAvalon School, InspectedWest Kirby School and College, Expected standard or betterWest Kirby Grammar School, GoodHilbre High School, Needs attention in 6 areasCalday Grange Grammar School, GoodBlack Horse Hill Junior School, GoodWest Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School, Outstanding in every areaSmall Steps Day Nursery and Pre-School, GoodSmall Steps Early Years Centre, OutstandingSmall Steps Day Nursery And Pre-School, GoodSt Bridget's Pre-School, Good
  • Outstanding1
  • Good8
  • Not graded yet4
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every West Kirby school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how West Kirby's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse West Kirby by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

West Kirby vs England

How good are West Kirby's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up West Kirby

West KirbyEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 3 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    2 of the 2 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    70%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    70%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    15%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    17%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 5 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good5
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

West Kirby in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%70%90%20182019202320242025
70% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap60%70%80%2018201920222023202420252026
69% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
15% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

West Kirby has 13 schools and nurseries.

Pupil numbers are about the same as in 2018.

17% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in West Kirby's state schools each January.

Up 0% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

West Kirby17%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about West Kirby

Nearby areas

How many schools are in West Kirby?

West Kirby has 13 schools, including 6 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 4 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in West Kirby?

The highest-ranked schools in West Kirby on Eduscope are West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School, West Kirby Grammar School, Calday Grange Grammar School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in West Kirby are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in West Kirby hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good.

How do primary schools in West Kirby perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in West Kirby, 70% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in West Kirby?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in West Kirby is 17.2:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in West Kirby schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in West Kirby is 14.9%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in West Kirby?

There are 4,931 pupils enrolled across schools in West Kirby, with 988 in primary and 3,943 in secondary. 14.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in West Kirby?

There is 1 independent school in West Kirby. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in West Kirby?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 13 schools in West Kirby by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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