The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.0
4.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
25%
17.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
10%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.42
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 200 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 134 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,174
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 28.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Trust
- OAK TREES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Headteacher John Barlow (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Frankby Road, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 6EQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBlack Horse Hill Junior School
Primary · Very close
Black Horse Hill Infant School
Primary · Very close
Calday Grange Grammar School
Secondary · 938m away
West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
West Kirby Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Avalon School
Independent · 1.5km away
West Kirby Grammar School
Secondary · 1.6km away
West Kirby School and College
Special school · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Hilbre High School a selective school?
No. Hilbre High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Hilbre High School's Ofsted rating?
Hilbre High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hilbre High School?
Hilbre High School currently has 1,174 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hilbre High School take?
Hilbre High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Hilbre High School?
Hilbre High School is in Wirral, CH48 6EQ, in the Wirral local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hilbre High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Hilbre High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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