A selective girls grammar school in Wirral, Merseyside, serving ages 11-18 with a sixth form and around 1,194 pupils on roll.
Wirral Grammar School for Girls
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Wirral Grammar School for Girls is a selective girls' grammar in Bebington, serving ages 11 to 18 with around 1,194 pupils and a sixth form. The school's public identity is built around 'Be Aspirational, Be Brave, Be Kind' and the invitation to be the best version of yourself. The headteacher's welcome describes a welcoming, inclusive and diverse school where academic challenge sits alongside care for the school, each other and the wider community.
The academic character is strong but not cold. The school says pupils are prepared for university or degree-level apprenticeships with the academic knowledge, confidence and ambition needed for future study. Sixth-form pages cover curriculum, A-level results, pastoral care, careers, destinations, enrichment, open events and admissions, while the lower-school curriculum area includes subject pages, examinations, pastoral care and trips. Science laboratories appear in the facilities record, and the website's pupil comments point to science opportunities inside and outside the classroom.
School life comes through clearly in pupil and student voices. The homepage includes comments about clubs for every subject, supportive staff, friendships, science opportunities and a broad school community. The site also signposts extra-curricular activity, houses, trips and visits, facilities, alumnae and the Old Girls' Association. Drama sits alongside clubs, leadership, subject enrichment and strong sixth-form continuation in the wider life of the school.
Year 7 admission has 180 places. For 2027 entry, the Wirral assessment is provided by Quest Assessments and covers verbal reasoning, mathematics and English. Oversubscription priorities include up to 15 qualified free-school-meals places ranked by distance, sisters already attending, children of staff and then distance by the shortest road route or safe footpath. Public measures show Ofsted Outstanding from 2022, +0.38 Progress 8, 98.9% grade 5+ in English and maths, and 25% AAB or better at A level.
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Wirral and England.
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Wirral and England.
Latest 2024/25 Year 11 destination mix compared with Wirral and England.
January 2025 school census
Whole-school roll of 1,194 pupils; 1,177 had a recorded ethnic group.
| Recorded group | Share | Category | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| White British | 75.3% | White | 899 |
| Indian | 4.1% | Asian | 49 |
| Any other White background | 3.6% | White | 43 |
| Any other Asian background | 3.4% | Asian | 41 |
| Chinese | 3.2% | Asian | 38 |
| White and Asian | 2% | Mixed | 24 |
| Any other mixed background | 1.6% | Mixed | 19 |
| Unclassified | 1.4% | Unclassified | 17 |
| African | 1.2% | Black | 14 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | Asian | 13 |
| Pakistani | 1% | Asian | 12 |
| White and Black African | 0.7% | Mixed | 8 |
| Any other ethnic group | 0.6% | Other | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.6% | Mixed | 7 |
| Any other Black background | 0.1% | Black | 1 |
| Irish | 0.1% | White | 1 |
| Traveller of Irish heritage | 0.1% | White | 1 |
Girls must meet the Wirral grammar standard before the published priority categories are applied. The 2027 Quest assessment has two papers covering verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and mathematics.
There is no defined catchment area. After the selective standard and priority categories are applied, remaining qualified applicants are ranked by the shortest road route, or a safe walking footpath where accepted, from home to the nearest school gate.
Looked-after and previously looked-after girls
This includes children previously in state care outside England who ceased to be in state care because they were adopted.
Exceptional medical grounds
A specific placement must be supported by a doctor's letter and verified through the health authority process.
Up to 15 free-school-meals places
Eligible girls on targeted free school meals are ranked by distance from the school.
Sisters
Girls with a sister attending the school at the time of application are prioritised where there is a reasonable expectation the sister will still attend at the start of the new academic year.
Children of staff
Staff must have been employed for at least two years or recruited to a demonstrable skills-shortage post.
Distance
Remaining qualified applicants are ranked by the shortest road route, or a safe walking footpath where accepted, from home to the nearest school gate.
The 2027 Wirral 11+ assessment has two multiple-choice papers: verbal reasoning, then mathematics and non-verbal reasoning. Both papers are taken in one session with a short break.
Shared exam route
Wirral Grammar School for Girls uses the shared Wirral route. Use these common practice resources for the route, then check the full consortium guide for the complete set and current test guidance.
View all Wirral practice papersPaper 1
Verbal reasoning
Wirral 11+ paper one
Multiple-choice verbal reasoning paper lasting about 50 minutes.
Paper 2
Maths, Non-verbal reasoning
Wirral 11+ paper two
Multiple-choice mathematics and non-verbal reasoning paper lasting about 50 minutes.
Maths, Verbal reasoning and Non-verbal reasoning are included in the published format.
English and Science are not listed in the current published format.
Maths
Verbal reasoning
Multiple-choice verbal reasoning paper lasting about 50 minutes.
Non-verbal reasoning
Multiple-choice mathematics and non-verbal reasoning paper lasting about 50 minutes.
English
Science
Assessment registration opens
1 May 2026
PastAssessment registration closes
12 noon on 1 June 2026
PastWirral 11+ assessment
15 September 2026
Assessment results
21 October 2026
Secondary application deadline
31 October 2026
National Offer Day
1 March 2027
Appeals deadline
end of March 2027
Register for the Wirral assessment
Register through Wirral Council by 12 noon on 1 June 2026.
Check assessment registrationSit the Wirral 11+ assessment
The Quest assessment is on 15 September 2026 and covers verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and mathematics.
Open candidate packSubmit the secondary application
Submit the secondary school application by 31 October 2026.
Check application datesReceive the allocation outcome
National Offer Day for this admissions round is 1 March 2027.
Check offer dateLatest official destinations data currently covers 2022/23 study leavers.
Recent trend
This follows the school's published overall GCSE score across the subjects pupils take. Higher is better.
| Year | This school | Grammar schools | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 75.7 | 74.2 | 49.4 |
| 2022/23 | 70.1 | 71.8 | 47.0 |
| 2023/24 | 67.3 | 72.1 | 46.7 |
| 2024/25 | 69.3 | 72.3 | 46.8 |
Recent trend
This follows the published average A-level result for the school's sixth form. Higher is better.
| Year | This school | Grammar schools | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | B+ average (42.0 points) | 44.0 points | 37.5 points |
| 2022/23 | B- average (36.8 points) | 40.5 points | 33.7 points |
| 2023/24 | B average (40.5 points) | 41.3 points | 34.5 points |
| 2024/25 | B+ average (42.3 points) | 41.8 points | 35.0 points |
Recent trend
This follows the share of pupils moving into a sustained destination after Year 11, such as education, apprenticeships, or employment.
| Year | This school | Grammar schools | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 100% | 99.1% | 94.1% |
| 2022/23 | 98% | 98.9% | 93.9% |
| 2023/24 | 97% | 99.0% | 93.3% |
| 2024/25 | 97% | 98.7% | 91.8% |
Latest year breakdown
| In education | 96% |
|---|---|
| In apprenticeships | 1% |
| In employment | 0% |
Latest inspection: 7 December 2022
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FAQ
Wirral Grammar School for Girls currently uses GL Assessment.
1. Register for the Wirral assessment: Register through Wirral Council by 12 noon on 1 June 2026. 2. Sit the Wirral 11+ assessment: The Quest assessment is on 15 September 2026 and covers verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and mathematics. 3. Submit the secondary application: Submit the secondary school application by 31 October 2026. 4. Receive the allocation outcome: National Offer Day for this admissions round is 1 March 2027.
Assessment registration opens: 1 May 2026. Assessment registration closes: 12 noon on 1 June 2026. Wirral 11+ assessment: 15 September 2026. Assessment results: 21 October 2026. Secondary application deadline: 31 October 2026. National Offer Day: 1 March 2027. Appeals deadline: end of March 2027
Wirral Grammar School for Girls is currently rated Outstanding following the latest published inspection dated 7 December 2022.