“At West Kirby Grammar School, pupils, and students in the sixth form, thrive. They are confident and articulate with a fervour for learning. Pupils and students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (Send), strive to live up to leaders’ high expectations of them. Pupils and students share a sense of belonging at this school. They are accepted for who they are. This helps them to feel safe and happy … Pupils and students spoke enthusiastically about the extensive range of extracurricular activities available to them such as sports, philosophy, drama and music clubs. Pupils and students assume leadership roles with pride. They appreciate the many opportunities that they have to contribute positively to the local community ... Some subject leaders do not check how effectively teachers are delivering the curriculum.”