Question 1

How many secondary schools are in Wirral?

Accepted Answer

There are 20 secondary schools in Wirral, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.

Question 2

What are the best secondary schools in Wirral?

Accepted Answer

Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked secondary schools in Wirral include South Wirral High School, Upton Hall School FCJ, and Wirral Grammar School for Girls. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.

Question 3

How many Ofsted Outstanding secondary schools are in Wirral?

Accepted Answer

Wirral has 13 secondary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 70 are rated Good, meaning 85% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.

Question 4

How are secondary schools in Wirral ranked on Eduscope?

Accepted Answer

Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.

Question 5

What is the average Progress 8 score for secondary schools in Wirral?

Accepted Answer

The average Progress 8 score across secondary schools in Wirral is -0.12. Progress 8 measures how much progress pupils make between Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to pupils with similar prior attainment nationally.

Question 6

What is the average class size in Wirral secondary schools?

Accepted Answer

The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in Wirral is 18:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.

Question 7

How do I choose a secondary school in Wirral?

Accepted Answer

When choosing a secondary school in Wirral, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 20 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Metric	Wirral	England
School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted)	81%	90%
Secondary ResultsProgress 8	-0.12	+0.00
Attainment 8	46.6	46.1
AttendancePersistent Absence	26%	20%
ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio	16.0:1	18.1:1
Spending per Pupil	£7,846	£7,460

Best Secondary Schools in Wirral

South Wirral High School

Upton Hall School FCJ

Wirral Grammar School for Girls

West Kirby Grammar School

Wirral Grammar School for Boys

Ridgeway High School

St Anselm's College

Calday Grange Grammar School

Co-op Academy Bebington

Weatherhead High School

St John Plessington Catholic College

Pensby High School

The Oldershaw School

Woodchurch High School

Birkenhead Park School

Hilbre High School

The Mosslands School

St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy

Prenton High School for Girls

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