Wirral Grammar School for Boys
Wirral, Merseyside, North West · CH63 3AQ
A selective boys' grammar serving Wirral and the wider Merseyside area, this school combines strong academic results with conduct and pastoral care that Ofsted judged Outstanding. Around 1,074 boys are on roll against a capacity of 1,194, so the school is large but not quite full, leaving a little room within its year groups. Its 2022 Ofsted inspection rated it Good overall, with the sixth form, behaviour and personal development all marked Outstanding. Entry is at 11 only, with no boarding.
1,074
Pupils
Good
Ofsted
170
Places (PAN)
Free month · No card needed · Cancel anytime
Schools nearby
Open in Google Maps ↗Overview & data
- Gender
- Boys
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,074
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 18.5
- Location
- Wirral, Merseyside, North West
- Website
- http://www.wirralgrammarboys.com/
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- Wirral Admissions Test
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 170
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Exam dateNext
15 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
Want your child to win a place at Wirral Grammar School for Boys?
Passmate builds a personalised practice plan from your target schools' exact 11+ topics - so every session moves your child closer to a place.
- Practice matched to the GL Assessment 11+ format
- See precisely where your child stands, topic by topic
- A profile of how they think - not just scores
Free month · No card needed
Latest results
Attainment 8
65.4
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
91%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Academic outcomes sit well above the national picture: an Attainment 8 score of 65.4 compares with a national average of 46.9, and 91% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national figure of 47%. The quality of education and leadership were both rated Good by Ofsted, while the sixth form earned an Outstanding judgement. With a pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 18.5, this is a setting geared to academically capable boys who will thrive on a demanding curriculum.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 8.29%
- EHC plans
- 0.93%
- English as additional language
- 8.4%
- Free school meals
- 9.1%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 8 November 2022
The last word
A large, established Wirral grammar where high academic standards meet genuinely Outstanding behaviour and a strong sixth form. Entry runs through the Wirral Admissions Test, with 170 places contested via GL Assessment papers in Maths and reasoning.
The Passmate verdict
Have you considered?
Wirral Grammar School for Girls
Wirral, North West
St Anselm's College
Prenton, North West
Upton Hall School FCJ
Wirral, North West
The Blue Coat School
Liverpool, North West
Calday Grange Grammar School
Wirral, North West
West Kirby Grammar School
Wirral, North West
Wirral Grammar School for Boys 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Wirral Grammar School for Boys located?
Wirral Grammar School for Boys is located at Cross Lane, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 3AQ.
What type of school is Wirral Grammar School for Boys?
Wirral Grammar School for Boys is a state grammar school in North West.
What subjects does Wirral Grammar School for Boys test in the 11+?
Wirral Grammar School for Boys tests Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Wirral Grammar School for Boys use for the 11+?
Wirral Grammar School for Boys's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the Wirral Grammar School for Boys 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Wirral Grammar School for Boys 11+ exam is on 15 September 2026.
How do I apply to Wirral Grammar School for Boys?
For 2027 entry, the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Wirral Grammar School for Boys 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Wirral Grammar School for Boys releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Wirral Grammar School for Boys belong to?
Wirral Grammar School for Boys is part of the Wirral Admissions Test consortium.
How many places does Wirral Grammar School for Boys offer?
Wirral Grammar School for Boys has a published admission number of 170 places.
How many pupils attend Wirral Grammar School for Boys?
Wirral Grammar School for Boys has approximately 1,074 pupils on roll.
What is Wirral Grammar School for Boys's Ofsted rating?
Wirral Grammar School for Boys was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its inspection on 8 November 2022.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.