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Wirral

Grammar Schools

Wirral maintains a selective school system with several grammar schools serving the peninsula. Schools use GL Assessment tests administered by the Wirral local authority.

4

Schools

GL Assessment

Exam Board

Mid-September (estimated)

Test Date

Late June (estimated)

Deadline

Important Information

This guide is compiled from publicly available sources including the Department for Education (DfE), official school websites, local authority admissions portals, and Ofsted inspection reports. Data was last verified in December 2025.

Disclaimer: Information may change without notice. Admission criteria, test dates, and school policies are subject to annual updates. Always verify details directly with schools and local authorities before making decisions. From September 2024, Ofsted no longer provides overall effectiveness ratings for state schools.

School Type

4 of 4 schools

Wirral Grammar School for Boys

Outstanding

Bebington • CH63 3AF

An outstanding boys' grammar school with excellent academic results.

Boys

11-18

Sixth Form

155 places/yr

Inspected 2019

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Wirral Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding

Bebington • CH63 3DT

An outstanding girls' grammar school known for academic excellence.

Girls

11-18

Sixth Form

155 places/yr

Inspected 2019

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West Kirby Grammar School

Good

West Kirby • CH48 5HW

A successful girls' grammar school serving the West Kirby area.

Girls

11-18

Sixth Form

150 places/yr

Inspected 2019

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Calday Grange Grammar School

Outstanding

West Kirby • CH48 8UE

An outstanding boys' grammar school with strong sporting traditions.

Boys

11-18

Sixth Form

155 places/yr

Inspected 2019

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