Wirral Grammar School for Girls
Wirral, CH63 3AF · Wirral · Grammar school
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2nd of 20 secondary schools in Wirral we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 479 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.9/10 among them, against 9.0/10 nationally. 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 95.6 · 97 | 30% | 2.91 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.38 · 78 | 25% | 1.95 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 70.9 · 97 | 10% | 0.97 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wirral Grammar School for Girls overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2023. In 2024/25, 92.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 69.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.38 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.8 out of 10 among them, against 8.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,224 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,207. 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
What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Wirral Grammar School for Girls
Overview
Pupils and students at Wirral Grammar School for Girls “thrive” within a “warm and welcoming school community” where they feel an “immense sense of pride.” The inspection found that learners “flourish both personally and academically,” achieving “remarkably well” across all groups, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Leaders have established high expectations that pupils embrace, resulting in exceptional preparation for future education and employment.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “highly ambitious and broad,” structured logically to help pupils “acquire a vast body of knowledge” and deepen understanding over time.
- Teachers are “experts in their subjects” who deliver concepts with clarity, ensuring pupils “learn deeply, well beyond the requirements of the national curriculum.”
- Pupils behave “impeccably,” demonstrating they are “extremely courteous, polite and helpful to others” with humility.
- There is an “impressive range of extra-curricular opportunities,” including activities such as “robot Olympics” and “jazz ensemble,” which all pupils benefit from.
- Staff morale is high, with staff feeling “valued and trusted” and proud to work at the school.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with clear procedures, well-trained staff, and pupils taught how to keep themselves safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 67.3 |
| 2024/25 | 69.3 |
| 2025/26 | 70.9 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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