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Hilbre High School
Frankby Road, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 6EQ, Wirral
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.3 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,174
Capacity
1,160
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, reflected in its GCSE Attainment 8 score of 39.0, placing it in the top 83% nationally. While 48% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grades, as only 25% reach grade 5 or above. Additionally, 54% of pupils progress to university, with 12% attending top-third institutions, indicating a positive pathway for further education.
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Last inspected: 21 June 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 39.0 | Bottom 17% 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%. | 48% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 9% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 6% | Bottom 10% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 54% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 76 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.0%
White Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Black African0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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53.37598, -3.16124 · CH48 6EQ
School details
Local authorityWirral
RegionNorth West
URN138355
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.hilbre.wirral.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Hilbre High School rated by Ofsted?
Hilbre High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 June 2016.
Is Hilbre High School a good school?
Hilbre High School scores 22.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% 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 Hilbre High School in GCSEs?
Hilbre High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.0. 48% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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