Best Grammar Schools in Wirral
7 grammar schools found
Key Facts
- There are 7 grammar schools in Wirral, accounting for 2.7% of all schools in the area, with a total of 6,929 pupils on roll.
- Wirral's grammar schools have a strong Ofsted record, with 100.0% rated Good or Outstanding, and a breakdown of 2 Outstanding and 4 Good schools out of 6 inspected.
- The grammar schools in Wirral have a high achieving pupil population, with a Progress 8 score of 0.40, an Attainment 8 score of 65.14, and 88.6% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.
- Wirral's grammar schools have a relatively low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 9.8%, and a persistent absence rate of 11.7%, with a pupil-teacher ratio of 17.57 and spending per pupil of £6,898.
Horizons Independent School
Birkenhead, CH42 8NU
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils24
P/T Ratio–
Upton Hall School FCJ
Ofsted
Outstanding
Wirral, CH49 6LJ
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
Progress 8+0.91
Attainment 868.2
Eng+Maths98%
Pupils1,004
Wirral Grammar School for Girls
Ofsted
Outstanding
Wirral, CH63 3AF
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
Progress 8+0.38
Attainment 867.3
Eng+Maths97%
Pupils1,224
WK
West Kirby Grammar School
Ofsted
Good
Wirral, CH48 5DP
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
Progress 8+0.42
Attainment 868.3
Eng+Maths100%
Pupils1,181
Wirral Grammar School for Boys
Ofsted
Good
Wirral, CH63 3AQ
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
Progress 8+0.36
Attainment 865.7
Eng+Maths99%
Pupils1,123
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 grammar schools in Wirral, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Wirral | England |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.40 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 65.1 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 12% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 17.6:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,898 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.