Wirral Grammar School for Boys

Selective

National rank

263

n/a

Rank last year

56.6%

A-level

A-level

A*-B

41.3%

GCSE

GCSE

A*/A/9/8/7

Need to know

Head teacher

Simon Ascroft

Gender of entry

Boys

Total pupils

1,043

Head teacher

Simon Ascroft

Gender of entry

Boys

Total pupils

1,043

Head teacher

Simon Ascroft

Gender of entry

Boys

Total pupils

1,043

Progress 8

ABOVE AVERAGE

Pupils on free school meals

8.2%

Progress 8

ABOVE AVERAGE

Pupils on free school meals

8.2%

Our methodology
Results

A-level 2024 rank: 303

Grade

%

A*-B

56.6

GCSE 2024 rank: 216=

Grade

%

A*/9/8

20.6

A/7

20.7

A*/A/9/8/7

41.3

What the school inspection says

Date of report
2022
Verdict *
Good
“Pupils, including students in the sixth form, do their very best to meet leaders’ high expectations for their academic achievement and personal development. Consequently, pupils and students achieve well in a wide range of subjects. Pupils enjoy a wealth of high-quality opportunities that reflect leaders’ aim ‘to develop each individual’s potential to the full’. Pupils and students excel in the many leadership roles that they are given. … Pupils and students study a broad and balanced curriculum. Leaders have ensured that this is equally ambitious for all, including for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Almost all key stage 4 pupils study the English Baccalaureate suite of subjects. … Behaviour and attitudes, Personal development and Sixth form provision were deemed to be Outstanding.”
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*From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgment in inspections of state-funded schools. A consultation on the new report cards will take place in 2025.
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