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West Kirby School and College
Meols Drive, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 5DH, Wirral
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.1 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
110
Capacity
115
Ages
5–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school provides a supportive environment for students aged 5 to 19. However, GCSE results indicate challenges, with only 15% of students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and no entries for the EBacc. Despite these academic hurdles, the school is rated better than 58% of others, suggesting strengths in aspects beyond standard metrics.
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Last inspected: 29 January 2013Exempt 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. | 16.7 | 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%. | 15% | 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%. | 8% | 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.5%
White Other1.8%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
White Irish0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Location
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53.37559, -3.18543 · CH48 5DH
School details
Local authorityWirral
RegionNorth West
URN105137
School typeNon-maintained special school
Websitewww.wkrs.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is West Kirby School and College rated by Ofsted?
West Kirby School and College was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 January 2013.
Is West Kirby School and College a good school?
West Kirby School and College scores 58.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at West Kirby School and College in GCSEs?
West Kirby School and College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 16.7. 15% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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