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West Kirby Grammar School
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- Wirral CH48 5DP
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils and students enjoy strong academic success and build securely on their previous knowledge.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, with classrooms being vibrant and corridors calm.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are experts in their fields with strong subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers are enthusiastic about enhancing pupils鈥� learning.
Strengths and Challenges: Occasionally, work given to pupils is not demanding enough, hindering some pupils鈥� learning.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can participate through feedback systems like Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: Leaders ensure communication with parents regarding pupils' progress and events.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents are satisfied with the school's performance and culture.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders deal with bullying incidents well and foster a respectful culture.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have strengthened curriculum depth and enhanced personal development lessons.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Teachers handle rare incidents of bullying effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong support for pupils' mental health and a safe environment are emphasized.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of activities available, including sports, philosophy, drama, and music.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students appreciate opportunities to contribute positively alongside academics.
Career Counselling Services: Students receive positive support for future aspirational destinations.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students joining Year 12 are well supported to address any learning gaps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teachers adeptly modify curriculum delivery to support pupils with SEND.
Subjects Offered: Wide range of subjects at key stage 4, including modern foreign languages, humanities, and creative subjects.
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West Kirby Grammar School is a Secondary, Girls school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 1225 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 94% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our school's motto, "ad metam contendo" (strive toward the goal), serves as an inspiration for our principles. At WKGS, we take great pride in our feeling of family and community as well as our involvement in the local and global communities. We make a conscious decision to act in a cooperative, compassionate, and kind manner while emulating empathy and being truthful. We cherish our traditions, and our active House system contributes to the development of a sensitive and caring community. We have high aspirations for both ourselves and those around us, and we are quite proud of our accomplishments. Our work is objective-driven, recognising accomplishment in a variety of ways while aiming for excellence in everything we do. We challenge everyone to reach their best potential both inside and beyond the classroom because we have high academic standards. We provide outstanding possibilities in a variety of settings for everyone. Every student gets the chance to uncover their skills thanks to our wide curriculum. We foster leadership at all levels and urge everyone to take advantage of our extensive array of enrichment activities and extracurricular programmes. Our goal is to develop the leaders of tomorrow鈥攂old, visionary people who work to motivate others around them. We place a high importance on creativity and strive to come up with innovative, business-minded solutions to the problems we encounter. As we create innovative new methods and systems, change is welcomed. We encourage every member of our community to exhibit a passion for learning and an inquisitive attitude toward difficulties. The capacity for self-reflection and a desire to advance are essential. It is actively encouraged to look outside the scope of the curriculum and ask questions to further comprehension. We encourage ourselves and everyone around us to do better because we're driven to succeed. We actively participate in our work and persevere in order to succeed.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Boys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.7 | - | 17.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 94% | 98% | 94% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 23.10% | 35.00% | 20.10% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.57 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 67.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 94% | 32.93% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 47.61% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 76% | 35.18% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 50% | 14.89% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 65% | 21.64% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.26 | 3.2 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 91.58% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 180 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 86.31% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 3% | 23.15% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 87% | 35.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 13.88% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.38% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.31% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.12% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.49 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 71.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 93% | 34.07% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 47.14% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 80% | 35.59% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 57% | 17.38% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 70% | 23.69% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.68 | 3.28 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 90.65% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 176 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 86.88% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 19.96% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 90% | 40.15% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 13.81% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 13.15% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.54% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.35% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.76 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 71.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 94% 1 | 32.89% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 47.29% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 85% | 32.61% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 68% 11 | 15.32% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 76% | 22% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.73 | 3.21 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 88.21% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 176 | 120 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 82.71% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 8% | 31.21% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 87% | 39.08% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.75% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 11.67% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.54% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.73 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 70.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 93% 1 | 34.69% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% 1 | 51.23% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 87% | 36.04% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 57% 9 | 17.88% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 76% 8 | 25.46% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.68 | 3.48 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 84.33% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 189 | 122 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 71.42% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 12.83% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 84% | 39.46% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 10.88% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.63% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.29% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.46% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.48 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 68.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 94% | 33.31% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 48.42% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 74% | 33.54% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 66% | 20.88% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 68% | 23.73% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 86.46% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 157 | 121 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 49.04% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 16.25% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 93% | 40.88% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 10.38% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.29% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.75% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.79% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.51 | 28.29 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.23 | 26.8 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 23.10% | 11.09% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 165 | 158 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 74% | 58% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 6.71% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 20.29% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 10.47% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.99 | 31.74 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.64 | 30.42 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 26.6% | 16.19% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 147 | 184 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 73% | 61.82% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5.29% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 18% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 11.59% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.04 3 | 28.69 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.36 | 29.35 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 24.4% | 13.38% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 155 | 190 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 85% | 60.13% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 9.44% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 6% | 19.19% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 8.13% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.87 | 28.34 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.06 | 28.57 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 23.2% | 12.51% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 20 | 19.38% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 7.94% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 14.75% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 3.44% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.28 | 26.15 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.45 | 29.28 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 22.9% | 12.4% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 25 | 16.67% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 6.53% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 14.73% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5.8% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at West Kirby Grammar School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
