The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Non-maintained special school
- Ages
- 5–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 110
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 31.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Head
- Mr Richard Hicks (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
December 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
February 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Meols Drive, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 5DH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWest Kirby Primary School
Primary · Very close
West Kirby Grammar School
Secondary · Very close
West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Avalon School
Independent · 1.5km away
Black Horse Hill Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
Black Horse Hill Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Hilbre High School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Calday Grange Grammar School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is West Kirby School and College's Ofsted rating?
West Kirby School and College was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend West Kirby School and College?
West Kirby School and College currently has 110 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Kirby School and College take?
West Kirby School and College caters for pupils aged 5 to 19.
Where is West Kirby School and College?
West Kirby School and College is in Wirral, CH48 5DH, in the Wirral local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Kirby School and College have a sixth form?
Yes, West Kirby School and College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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