Wirral Grammar School for Boys

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Wirral, CH633AQ Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Boys intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
62.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.36
English & Maths grade 4+ %
75.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 99.4%
Continue in education or training
69.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 75.0%
Sustained employment
29.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 11.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
8 November 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Cross Lane
Bebington
Wirral, CH633AQ
Phone
1516440908
Website
wirralgrammarboys.com/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137476
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Cross Lane, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 3AQ
Website
http://www.wirralgrammarboys.com/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Boys
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WIRRAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS
Capacity
1194 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,043
Free School Meals
8.6% (90 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.8% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.3%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
65.7
Ebacc Attainment 8:
19.9
English Attainment 8:
13.2
Maths Attainment 8:
13.1
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
19.5
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
19.9
Ebacc English:
100.0%
Ebacc Entry:
76.4%
Ebacc Humanities:
98.7%
Ebacc Languages:
94.3%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
100.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.36
Progress 8 Range:
0.13 to 0.59
University Progression:
73.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
75.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
11.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
5.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
73%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
132 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
76.4 (+57.0 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
99.4 (+47.4 vs average)
Attainment 8:
65.7 (+26.2 vs average)
Education Continuation:
75.0 (+18.9 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
9.3 (8.2 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
65 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
130
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,043 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Government & Politics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)
Economics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(28 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(34 students)
Geology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(12 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(28 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Sapientia Ianua Vitae – Wisdom is the Gateway to Life"

We value learning We value respect We value cooperation We value courtesy We value fairness, justice and tolerance We value trust and honesty We value kindness, compassion and generosity

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Simon Ascroft welcomes visitors and outlines Wirral Grammar School for Boys as a place where core values, educational excellence and caring, committed staff create an enriching learning environment. The message emphasizes high standards, aspirations, inclusivity, and a broad, co-curricular programme designed to help students realise their potential and belong to a supportive community.

Curriculum Highlights

KS3 Year 7 Curriculum & Assessment Guide 25-26 KS3 Year 8 Curriculum & Assessment Guide 25-26 KS3 Year 9 Curriculum & Assessment Guide 25-26 KS4 Curriculum Guide 25-26 KS4 Curriculum & Options Guide 2026

Admissions Criteria

Wirral Grammar School for Boys uses 11+ grammar school entrance testing administered by Wirral Local Authority. The admissions process requires completing and returning the Assessment Request Form by 31 May for the 11+ test; the 11+ assessments take place in the third week of September; results are notified around 21 October. For in-year admissions, CAT4 testing is used. The school reports that spaces are currently available in Year 7, Year 9 and Year 10. See Admissions Policy 2025-2026 and Admissions Policy 2026-2027 for full details.

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