SchoolScoresWirral Grammar School for Boys
Grammar school · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Boys only · Sixth form
Part of WIRRAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS
Cross Lane, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 3AQ
0151 644 0908 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 8 November 2022.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
156 pupils in this year group.
91% — 47 points above the Wirral average, and 46 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wirral | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 91% | 44% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 65.4 | 45.3 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 6.2 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
155 pupils in this year group.
99% — 8 points above the Wirral average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wirral | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 99% | 91% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 74% | 38% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 19% | 19% | 13% |
| Further education college | 3% | 25% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 98% | 99% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
115 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Wirral | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B- | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 32% | 25% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 58% | 54% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 37.3 | 35.4 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
20 subjects, 330 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 51 | 25% | 49% | 40% |
| Biology | 33 | 12% | 30% | 27% |
| Economics | 33 | 3% | 21% | 26% |
| Physics | 31 | 10% | 42% | 31% |
| Business Studies:Single | 29 | 7% | 28% | 16% |
| Chemistry | 23 | 22% | 39% | 30% |
| Psychology | 22 | 5% | 9% | 19% |
| Geography | 19 | 5% | 32% | 23% |
| Law | 16 | 0% | 0% | 17% |
| English Language | 10 | 0% | 10% | 13% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 9 | 0% | 11% | 15% |
| History | 8 | 13% | 38% | 23% |
| Spanish | 8 | 0% | 13% | 34% |
| Geology | 7 | 43% | 71% | 25% |
| English Literature | 6 | 17% | 33% | 23% |
| Government and Politics | 6 | 0% | 33% | 26% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 6 | 33% | 67% | 59% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Art and Design (Fine Art), Computer Studies / Computing, French.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
141 students in this year group.
92% — 13 points above the Wirral average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wirral | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 92% | 79% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 15% | 8% | 7% |
| Work | 15% | 25% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 92% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
131 students in this year group.
78% — 15 points above the Wirral average, and 18 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wirral | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 78% | 63% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 44% | 23% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 85% | 78% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Wirral. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 167 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 190 |
| Of those, offered a place | 166 (87%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 409 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a grammar school: places depend on passing an entrance test (the 11 plus), usually taken in September of Year 6.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 15 places for specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia); Visual impairment; Hearing impairment; Speech, language and communication needs; Autism; Social, emotional and mental health needs; Physical disability; Moderate learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Wirral | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Wirral. Higher than 6% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 9.5% | 31.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Wirral. Higher than 7% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.9% | 3.6%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Wirral. Higher than 14% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 8.3% | 15.0%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Wirral. Higher than 38% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 8.4% | 6.6%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Wirral. Lower than 99% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 4.0% | 9.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Wirral. Lower than 99% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.0% | 24.1%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Wirral. Lower than 97% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 0.9 | 12.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Wirral. Lower than 96% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 0.8% | 5.9% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.18% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 11 state secondary schools in Wirral. Higher than 91% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 19.5 | 15.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 11 state secondary schools in Wirral. Higher than 94% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 14.8 | 10.8 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 9th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Wirral. Higher than 31% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 10.3% | 12.5%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Wirral Grammar School for Girls 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 92% grade 5+ English and maths
- Co-op Academy Bebington 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 29% grade 5+ English and maths
- St John Plessington Catholic College 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 29% grade 5+ English and maths
- Prenton High School for Girls 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2022 · 33% grade 5+ English and maths
- South Wirral High School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 28% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Wirral Grammar School for Boys's Ofsted rating?
Wirral Grammar School for Boys was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 November 2022.
How did Wirral Grammar School for Boys do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 91% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 46 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Wirral Grammar School for Boys oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 190 families put Wirral Grammar School for Boys as their first choice for 167 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 166 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137476.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.