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West Kirby Grammar School
Graham Road, West Kirby, Wirral CH48 5DP
West Kirby Grammar School is a selective academy. It has about 1,270 girls aged between 11 and 18. In November 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Attainment, Attendance, Progress and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Representation and Admissions.
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Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Progress: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are poor. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been in surplus
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is excellent, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is quite low.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high. There is an entrance exam.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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