The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 69.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a girls-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
69.3
25.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
92%
50.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
79%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.03
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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 183 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 86 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,194
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 9.1%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Trust
- WIRRAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
- Head
- Mrs Jennifer Ogunmyiwa (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Heath Road, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 3AF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWirral Grammar School for Boys
Secondary · Very close
Brackenwood Junior School
Primary · Very close
Brackenwood Infant School
Primary · Very close
Bebington High Sports College
Secondary · 482m away
Stanton Road Primary School
Primary · 661m away
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Primary · 903m away
Town Lane Infant School
Primary · 980m away
Higher Bebington Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Wirral Grammar School for Girls a selective school?
Yes. Wirral Grammar School for Girls 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 Girls's Ofsted rating?
Wirral Grammar School for Girls was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wirral Grammar School for Girls?
Wirral Grammar School for Girls currently has 1,194 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wirral Grammar School for Girls take?
Wirral Grammar School for Girls caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wirral Grammar School for Girls?
Wirral Grammar School for Girls is in Wirral, CH63 3AF, in the Wirral local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wirral Grammar School for Girls have a sixth form?
Yes, Wirral Grammar School for Girls has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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