South Wirral High School

A academy converter school in Wirral. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for South Wirral High School.

Wirral, CH628EH Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

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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

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS
Address
Plymyard Avenue
Eastham
Wirral, CH628EH

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
151354
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Plymyard Avenue, Eastham, Wirral, CH62 8EH
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Opened
01-04-2025
Trust/MAT
THE CHALLENGE ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1234 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

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Calculated Fields

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From the School Website

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Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Kindness Respect Determination Independence Ambition

Head Teacher's Message

Mr Mike Cloherty has been headteacher at South Wirral High School since 2024 and first started at South Wirral in 2016.

Facilities

Small exam room Exam breakfast club Nurture Space Homework Club Laptops Coloured paper/overlays Font Size Evac Chair Disabled Toilet Electronic Equipment Football pitches Sports halls Performing arts spaces Classrooms

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

SEND Provision

South Wirral High School provides a broad SEND provision including Personal Learning Plans (PLPs), annual reviews, six-review cycles in Key Stages 4 and 5, progress interviews, a range of interventions (literacy, numeracy, reading for pleasure, phonics, ELSA, SALT, social communication and language supports), access to external agencies when needed (Health in Schools team, CAMHS, Education Psychologist, etc.), and specialist equipment and facilities to support pupils with SEND.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are managed by Wirral Local Authority. The school's admission number is 212. Applications from Wirral or Cheshire-based families are dealt with exactly the same. If applications exceed 212, oversubscription criteria are applied as outlined in the Admissions Policy.

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