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West Kirby Residential School
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West Kirby Residential School
- All-through
- Wirral CH48 5DH
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Outstanding
| Previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make splendid progress, with many exceeding their targets.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, courteous, and extremely well-behaved.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Integrated support team ensures pupils with additional needs are well supported.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are very receptive to feedback and provide excellent feedback to pupils.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching is never less than good, frequently outstanding, leading to excellent pupil progress.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: High-quality teaching sustained and improved with ongoing training.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents' views are regularly surveyed to inform improvements.
Communication with Parents: School communicates effectively with parents about progress and events.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are very satisfied, with all respondents pleased their child was at the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Senior leaders and governors are rigorous and effective in their roles, adeptly handling conflicts.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Senior leaders eliminate less than good teaching and drive continual improvement.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: School鈥檚 systems to keep pupils safe are exemplary.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Staff handle difficult behavior expertly, promoting excellent conduct.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: The integrated services team provides coordinated support for welfare.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Rich array of extracurricular activities enhances students' development.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Activities capture interest and complement academic goals.
Outdoor Facilities: School environment is well maintained and respected by pupils.
Career Counselling Services: Sixth form provides excellent preparation for life beyond school.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Almost all pupils move into further education successfully.
Support for SEND: Outstanding support for students with special educational needs, ensuring progress.
Subjects Offered: Curriculum is well suited to pupils' needs, reviewed regularly.
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About Us
West Kirby Residential School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 105 students from age 5-19 yr.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | -1.49 | 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 | 13.4 | 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 | 0% | 32.93% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 17% | 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 | 0% | 35.18% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.89% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 21.64% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.01 | 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 | 77% | 91.58% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 13 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 86.31% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 23.15% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 35.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 13.88% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 69% | 13.38% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.31% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 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 | - | 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 | 6.3 | 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 | 0% | 34.07% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 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 | 0% | 35.59% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 17.38% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 23.69% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.39 | 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 | 92% | 90.65% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 12 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 86.88% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 19.96% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 40.15% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 17% | 13.81% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 67% | 13.15% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.54% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 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 | -2.56 | 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 | 7.7 | 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 | 0% | 32.89% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 5% | 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 | 0% | 32.61% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 15.32% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 22% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.65 | 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 | 100% | 88.21% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 12 | 120 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 82.71% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 8% | 31.21% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 39.08% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 17% | 0.75% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 75% | 11.67% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.54% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 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 | -1.79 | 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 | 9.8 | 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 | 0% | 34.69% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 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 | 0% | 36.04% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 17.88% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 25.46% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.82 | 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 | 100% | 84.33% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 21 | 122 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 71.42% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 12.83% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 39.46% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 10.88% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 86% | 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 | -2.21 | 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 | 12.1 | 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 | 8% | 33.31% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 8% | 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 | 0% | 33.54% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 20.88% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 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 | 100% | 86.46% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 13 | 121 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 49.04% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 16.25% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 40.88% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 10.38% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 92% | 11.29% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.75% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.79% | 2.45% |
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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 |
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