West Kirby Grammar School
Wirral, Merseyside, North West · CH48 5DP
A selective girls' grammar school on the Wirral, West Kirby admits 180 pupils each year and educates around 1,186 in total. With capacity for 1,283, it has a little room to spare while remaining a busy, well-subscribed school. Entry at 11 comes through the Wirral Admissions Test consortium, and Ofsted rated the school Good across every area at its most recent inspection, including the sixth form. It will suit academically able girls who can thrive in a large, established grammar setting.
1,186
Pupils
Good
Ofsted
180
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,186
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 17.3
- Location
- Wirral, Merseyside, North West
- Website
- https://wkgs.org/
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- Wirral Admissions Test
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 180
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Exam dateNext
15 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Latest results
Attainment 8
71.3
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
96%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit comfortably above the national picture. The average Attainment 8 score of 71.3 is well ahead of the national 46.9, and 96% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against a national average of 47%. With a pupil-to-teacher ratio of 17.3, the school combines strong outcomes with manageable class sizes.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 11.47%
- EHC plans
- 0.42%
- English as additional language
- 11%
- Free school meals
- 7.8%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Good
- Last inspected
- 2 November 2022
The last word
A large, consistently Good grammar with results that speak for themselves. A strong option for high-achieving girls on the Wirral prepared for the consortium test.
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West Kirby Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is West Kirby Grammar School located?
West Kirby Grammar School is located at Graham Road, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 5DP.
What type of school is West Kirby Grammar School?
West Kirby Grammar School is a state grammar school in North West.
What subjects does West Kirby Grammar School test in the 11+?
West Kirby Grammar School tests Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does West Kirby Grammar School use for the 11+?
West Kirby Grammar School's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the West Kirby Grammar School 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the West Kirby Grammar School 11+ exam is on 15 September 2026.
How do I apply to West Kirby Grammar School?
For 2027 entry, the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are West Kirby Grammar School 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, West Kirby Grammar School releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does West Kirby Grammar School belong to?
West Kirby Grammar School is part of the Wirral Admissions Test consortium.
How many places does West Kirby Grammar School offer?
West Kirby Grammar School has a published admission number of 180 places.
How many pupils attend West Kirby Grammar School?
West Kirby Grammar School has approximately 1,186 pupils on roll.
What is West Kirby Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
West Kirby Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its inspection on 2 November 2022.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.