Hilbre High School
Wirral, CH48 6EQ · Wirral · secondary school
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16th of 20 secondary schools in Wirral we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.0/10 against 807 of them, against 1.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 2 | 35% | 0.08 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 27.4 · 11 | 30% | 0.32 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.43 · 19 | 25% | 0.48 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 37.8 · 12 | 10% | 0.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hilbre High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 24.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 39.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.43 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8 out of 10 among them, against 1.4 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a fitness club and play netball, football, rugby, badminton, volleyball, tennis, rounders, or basketball. Sixth formers travel to Rome, and pupils participate in Silver DofE practice expeditions.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,154 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,160. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Hilbre High School
Overview
Hilbre High School is undergoing significant stabilisation following recent leadership changes and joining a multi-academy trust. While the report highlights a positive culture where pupils feel safe and relationships are strong, it identifies that teaching quality, pupil achievement, and attendance remain below national averages. Leaders are implementing new strategies to improve outcomes, but the report notes this work is at an "early stage" and has not yet had sufficient time to impact attainment or teaching quality significantly.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- Inclusion is rated at an expected standard; leaders identify needs quickly and provide well-planned support for pupils with SEND and emotional barriers.
- Relationships between pupils and staff are typically positive, with pupils having "trusted staff" to seek help from.
- The sixth form has a "positive and friendly ethos," with students demonstrating maturity and taking on leadership roles.
- Leaders use additional funding effectively to reduce barriers for disadvantaged pupils, leading to incremental improvements in their attendance.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure high-quality teaching is implemented effectively across all key stages to maximise attainment and address gaps in knowledge.
- Strategies to improve attendance need refinement to ensure recent gains are sustained, particularly for vulnerable and disadvantaged pupils.
- Staff must apply behaviour policies consistently to ensure pupils conduct themselves well at all times, including during social periods.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 35.4 |
| 2024/25 | 39.0 |
| 2025/26 | 37.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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