The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 65.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a boys-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
65.4
21.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
91%
49.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
96%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.04
Band 3Source: 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
99%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
97%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 155 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 77 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,074
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 9.1%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Trust
- WIRRAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS
- Head
- Mr Simon Ascroft (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Cross Lane, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 3AQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWirral Grammar School for Girls
Secondary · Very close
Brackenwood Infant School
Primary · 348m away
Brackenwood Junior School
Primary · 349m away
Bebington High Sports College
Secondary · 539m away
Stanton Road Primary School
Primary · 579m away
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Primary · 919m away
Town Lane Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
St John Plessington Catholic College
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Wirral Grammar School for Boys a selective school?
Yes. Wirral Grammar School for Boys has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Wirral Grammar School for Boys's Ofsted rating?
Wirral Grammar School for Boys was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wirral Grammar School for Boys?
Wirral Grammar School for Boys currently has 1,074 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wirral Grammar School for Boys take?
Wirral Grammar School for Boys caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wirral Grammar School for Boys?
Wirral Grammar School for Boys is in Wirral, CH63 3AQ, in the Wirral local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wirral Grammar School for Boys have a sixth form?
Yes, Wirral Grammar School for Boys has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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