West Kirby School and College
Wirral, Wirral, North West · CH48 5DH
Small by design, West Kirby School and College educates around 110 pupils on the Wirral, with boarding available alongside day places. The intimate scale allows staff to know each pupil individually, and Ofsted recognised this with an Outstanding overall judgement at its 2021 inspection. Leadership, under Head Mr Richard Hicks, was also rated Outstanding, as was provision for older students. Families drawn to a closely supported environment rather than a large institution will find much to consider here.
110
Pupils
Outstanding
Ofsted
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 110
- Location
- Wirral, Wirral, North West
- Website
- https://www.wkrs.co.uk/
Headteacher
Head Mr Richard Hicks
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Teaching & academics
Pupils work towards GCSE qualifications, and the school's small roll means teaching can be closely tailored to individual needs. Ofsted judged both leadership and sixth-form provision Outstanding, pointing to consistently strong direction across the age range.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- Yes
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 9 December 2021
The last word
An Outstanding-rated independent school where a roll of just 110 makes individual attention the norm, with boarding for those who need it.
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West Kirby School and College 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is West Kirby School and College located?
West Kirby School and College is located at Wirral, CH48 5DH.
What type of school is West Kirby School and College?
West Kirby School and College is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.
How many pupils attend West Kirby School and College?
West Kirby School and College has approximately 110 pupils on roll.
What is West Kirby School and College's Ofsted rating?
West Kirby School and College was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its inspection on 9 December 2021.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.