West Kirby Grammar School vs Wirral Grammar School for Boys
Both are grammar schools in Wirral, 7.4 miles apart. Side-by-side on official DfE, Ofsted and council admissions data.
Side by side
| West Kirby Grammar School | Wirral Grammar School for Boys | |
|---|---|---|
| Phase | Secondary | Secondary |
| Gender | Girls | Boys |
| Pupils on roll | 1,186 | 1,074 |
| Free school meals | 7.8% | 9.1% |
| Ofsted rating | Good | Good |
| Attainment 8 — 2024/25 | 71.3 | 65.4 |
| A-level average points — 2024/25 | 39.32 | 37.33 |
| 11+ test board | Quest Assessments (switched from GL Assessment; from September 2026 test / 2027 entry onwards) | Quest Assessments (switched from GL Assessment; from September 2026 test / 2027 entry onwards) |
| Admission system | pass/fail then criteria order | pass/fail then criteria order |
| Places offered — 202627 | 172 | 167 |
| First preferences per place — higher means more competition for a first-preference place | 0.95 | 1.14 |
Qualifying scores
West Kirby Grammar School
236 (2026 entry)
Wirral Admissions Test standard: a combined standardised score of 236 or above across the two papers has been the reported qualifying level in recent years (set by the schools; verify current year with the school). Meeting the standard does not guarantee a place — oversubscription criteria apply.
Wirral Grammar School for Boys
236 (2026 entry)
Wirral Admissions Test standard: a combined standardised score of 236 or above across the two papers has been the reported qualifying level in recent years (set by the schools; verify current year with the school). Meeting the standard does not guarantee a place — oversubscription criteria apply.
Who gets priority
Where a school is oversubscribed, these are the first criteria applied, in order. This is usually what decides an application.
West Kirby Grammar School
- Looked after child or previously looked after child
- Valid medical reason supported by a doctor's letter
- Up to 18 places: Free School Meals children achieving the qualifying score, ranked by distance from school
- Students with a sibling at the school at time of application
Source: school admissions policy.
Wirral Grammar School for Boys
- Up to 30 places: Looked After/Previously Looked After Children (incl. those in care outside England), or Pupil/Service P
- Valid medical reason for a specific placement, evidenced by a health professional
- Siblings (incl. step/foster/adopted) attending the school at time of application
- Children of staff employed ≥2 years (or skills-shortage recruit)
Source: school admissions policy.
Choosing between them
West Kirby Grammar School is a girls school and Wirral Grammar School for Boys is a boys school, so for many families the starting point is which one can admit their child. The figures on this page are the published ones — they describe intakes and results, not what either school would be like for your child. The right choice depends on your family's own priorities and circumstances.
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