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Kilgarth School
Cavendish Street, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 8BA, Wirral
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.6 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
60
Capacity
55
Ages
11–16
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
109%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a high GCSE Attainment 8 score of 7.8, this school demonstrates strong academic performance. Parent satisfaction is exceptional, with 100% of respondents recommending the school. However, it's important to note that only 8% of students achieved a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating challenges in meeting national standards for these core subjects.
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Last inspected: 10 March 2015Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 7.8 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 8% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (11 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
School keeps me informed
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
School supports development
91%
School has high expectations
91%
My child is happy
82%
Behaviour is good
82%
Good range of extra-curricular
64%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British98.3%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Location
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53.39999, -3.04303 · CH41 8BA
School details
Local authorityWirral
RegionNorth West
URN105130
School typeCommunity special school
Websitekilgarthschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Kilgarth School rated by Ofsted?
Kilgarth School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 March 2015.
Is Kilgarth School a good school?
Kilgarth School scores 61.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Kilgarth School?
Based on 11 Ofsted Parent View responses, Kilgarth School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Kilgarth School in GCSEs?
Kilgarth School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 7.8. 8% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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