The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
- 87% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 63
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 87.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Head
- Mrs Kirsten Brown (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2024 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Glebe Hey Road, Woodchurch, Merseyside, CH49 8HE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMeadowside School
Special school · 461m away
Woodchurch CofE Primary School
Primary · 603m away
Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre
Nursery · 661m away
Fender Primary School
Primary · 661m away
Upton Hall School FCJ
Secondary · 1.0km away
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton
Primary · 1.1km away
Woodchurch High School Engineering College
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Gilbrook School's Ofsted rating?
Gilbrook School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gilbrook School?
Gilbrook School currently has 63 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gilbrook School take?
Gilbrook School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Gilbrook School?
Gilbrook School is in CH49 8HE, in the Wirral local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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