UK Rank #98
West Kirby Grammar School
West Kirby Grammar School, Graham Road, West Kirby
Ofsted: GoodGirls onlyCompetition: Moderate
Overall GCSE score:61.3
Assessment: GL Assessment
Exam area
Wirral 11+ 6 schools Shared test area
Updated for 2026 admissions cycle
Best Grammar Schools in Wirral
The grammar schools in Wirral create one of the North West's clearest local clusters, with enough depth to give the peninsula a recognisable selective identity of its own. Wirral's geography matters here: water, border, and commuting lines help to set the schools apart from both Liverpool and Trafford.
girls' and boys' options GL Assessment, Individual Merseyside Data checked 11 May 2026 Uses published 2025 GCSE measures and verified shared-test route data
Top schools
Top grammar schools in Wirral
Previewing the top 5 grammar schools in Wirral by GCSE results. The full table ranks schools by GCSE results and adds competition level, shared test route detail, and admissions context.
Rank
School
GCSE score
- Rank #1
West Kirby Grammar School
Moderate competition / GL Assessment
GCSE score 61.361.3 - Rank #2
Wirral Grammar School for Girls
High competition / GL Assessment
GCSE score 57.857.8 - Rank #3
Calday Grange Grammar School
Moderate competition / GL Assessment
GCSE score 52.452.4 - Rank #4
Wirral Grammar School for Boys
High competition / GL Assessment
GCSE score 49.949.9 - Rank #5
Upton Hall School FCJ
Moderate competition / Individual
GCSE score 48.748.7
Area map
Map of grammar schools in Wirral
School ranking
Full grammar school ranking in Wirral
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UK Rank #108
Wirral Grammar School for Girls
Wirral Grammar School for Girls, Heath Road, Bebington
Ofsted: OutstandingGirls onlyCompetition: High
Overall GCSE score:57.8
Assessment: GL Assessment
UK Rank #119
Calday Grange Grammar School
Calday Grange Grammar School, Grammar School Lane, West Kirby
Ofsted: GoodBoys onlyCompetition: Moderate
Overall GCSE score:52.4
Assessment: GL Assessment
UK Rank #126
Wirral Grammar School for Boys
Wirral Grammar School for Boys, Cross Lane, Bebington
Ofsted: GoodBoys onlyCompetition: High
Overall GCSE score:49.9
Assessment: GL Assessment
UK Rank #131
Upton Hall School FCJ
Upton Hall School FCJ, Upton
Ofsted: OutstandingGirls onlyCompetition: Moderate
Overall GCSE score:48.7
Assessment: Individual
UK Rank #159
St Anselm's College
St Anselm's College, Manor Hill
Ofsted: GoodBoys onlyCompetition: Moderate
Overall GCSE score:23.3
Assessment: Individual
Shared test guide
These schools share one test
The Wirral guide explains the test, dates, and papers these schools share. It is the quickest way to see the shared exam details in one place.
6 key dates 17 downloads GL Assessment, Individual
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Best Grammar Schools in North West
19 grammar school profiles in 6 counties across North West, covering 5 local clusters in total, with local area hubs for route, admissions and journey detail.
Best Grammar Schools in Liverpool
1 grammar school profile in Merseyside, with the local admissions route and journey in view.
Best Grammar Schools in Trafford
7 grammar school profiles in 3 counties across North West. The linked Trafford guide covers shared test dates, downloads, and route detail.
Best Grammar Schools in Lancashire
4 grammar school profiles in Lancashire, covering Clitheroe, Lancaster, and Rossendale, with the local admissions route and journey in view.
Wirral overview
Wirral grammar schools at a glance
6 grammar schools sit in Merseyside. The early filters are school type, test route, catchment or distance rules, and the ordinary weekday journey.
Schools 6 schools
Main places Wirral
School mix Boys' and girls'
Tests Mostly GL
What stands out
Wirral has one local school cluster, so school type, test route and admissions detail carry more of the comparison than county geography.
School mix and route
The area includes both boys' and girls' schools, but no co-ed option. Much of the area is still tied together by the Wirral route, but the tests themselves are not identical across every school. Catchment rules vary between schools. Competition varies noticeably across the area.
Area shape
What stands out in Wirral
Wirral is a compact local area. The main differences here are school type, test route, catchment, and how competitive each school is.
Local school cluster
West Kirby Grammar School, Wirral Grammar School for Girls, Calday Grange Grammar School, and 3 more schools sit close together in one compact cluster with both boys' and girls' schools.
School mix
The area includes both boys' and girls' schools, but no co-ed option.
Shared route
Much of the area is still tied together by the Wirral route, but the tests themselves are not identical across every school.
Admissions
Catchment rules vary between schools. Competition varies noticeably across the area.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where are Wirral grammar schools mainly concentrated?
Wirral is a compact area. 6 grammar schools sit in the same local cluster rather than being spread across several different towns.
What types of grammar schools are in Wirral?
The area includes both boys' and girls' schools, but no co-ed option.
Which test routes are used in Wirral?
Much of the area is still tied together by the Wirral route, but the tests themselves are not identical across every school.
Which admissions detail varies most in Wirral?
Catchment rules vary between schools. Competition varies noticeably across the area.