Is West Kirby Grammar School a girls school?

Yes — West Kirby Grammar School is a girls school.

How many pupils does West Kirby Grammar School have?

West Kirby Grammar School has 1,186 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is West Kirby Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

West Kirby Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 November 2022).

How does West Kirby Grammar School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at West Kirby Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 68.6 in 2025/26.

Is West Kirby Grammar School part of an academy trust?

Yes — West Kirby Grammar School is part of WEST KIRBY GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

Where is West Kirby Grammar School?

West Kirby Grammar School is located at Graham Road, Wirral, Wirral, CH48 5DP.

West Kirby Grammar School

Graham Road, Wirral, Wirral, CH48 5DP

Good

Inspected 2 November 2022

Good

Ofsted

68.6

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,186

Pupils

Girls

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About West Kirby Grammar School

West Kirby Grammar School is an academy converter in Wirral, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,186 pupils on roll and admits girls pupils only. It is part of WEST KIRBY GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 November 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 68.6 (2025/26). 7.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Wirral →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Girls
Pupils / Capacity: 1,186 / 1,283 (92%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 2 November 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

7.6%

Free school meals

13.4%

EAL

0.4%

SEN support

11.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

68.6

Attainment 8

176 pupils

90.9%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

99.4%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

140 students

22.9%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

81%

To higher education

46%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

98%

Sustained destination

96%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

5.6%

Overall absence

13.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

68.57

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

17.3

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

5.41

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.8 vs 2023/24

£57,309

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↑ +£6,963 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,668

Spend per pupil

£6,668

Income per pupil

66%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Graham Road, Wirral, Wirral, CH48 5DP
Phone: 01516323449
Headteacher: Simeon Clarke
Website: https://wkgs.org/

Academy Trust

WEST KIRBY GRAMMAR SCHOOL →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is West Kirby Grammar School?: West Kirby Grammar School is an academy converter in Wirral, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
Is West Kirby Grammar School a girls school?: Yes — West Kirby Grammar School is a girls school.
How many pupils does West Kirby Grammar School have?: West Kirby Grammar School has 1,186 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is West Kirby Grammar School's Ofsted rating?: West Kirby Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 November 2022).
How does West Kirby Grammar School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at West Kirby Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 68.6 in 2025/26.
Is West Kirby Grammar School part of an academy trust?: Yes — West Kirby Grammar School is part of WEST KIRBY GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
Where is West Kirby Grammar School?: West Kirby Grammar School is located at Graham Road, Wirral, Wirral, CH48 5DP.