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West Kirby Grammar School
Graham Road, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 5DP, Wirral
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.6 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,186
Capacity
1,283
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 3% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 98% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The high EBacc entry rate of 78% reflects a robust commitment to a well-rounded curriculum. Parent satisfaction is likely high, given the school’s LocaleIQ score of 88.6, indicating it outperforms 89% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 2 November 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 71.3 | Top 3% UK |
| 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%. | 98% | Top 4% UK |
| 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%. | 96% | Top 3% UK |
| 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%. | 78% | Top 3% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 74% | Top 3% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.7%
Asian Indian5.3%
White Other4.3%
Mixed Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Asian Other1.9%
Asian Chinese1.9%
Black African1.2%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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53.37803, -3.18509 · CH48 5DP
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is West Kirby Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
West Kirby Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 November 2022.
Is West Kirby Grammar School a good school?
West Kirby Grammar School scores 88.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% 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 Grammar School in GCSEs?
West Kirby Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 71.3. 98% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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