What did School Atlas judge Hilbre High School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Hilbre High School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Needs attention at its inspection in March 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Hilbre High School?

Hilbre High School has 1,154 pupils on roll.

What ages does Hilbre High School take?

Hilbre High School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Hilbre High School located?

Hilbre High School is located in Wirral, CH48 6EQ, Wirral.

How do I apply to Hilbre High School?

Hilbre High School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Hilbre High School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Hilbre High School was 3.972 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at Hilbre High School?

When Hilbre High School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children Looked-After (CLA) — Children Looked-After (CLA). A Child Looked-After is a child who is a) in the care of a Local Authority, b) a child who, in the view of the Local Authority appears to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or c) being provided with accommodation by a Local Authority in the exercise of their Social Services functions (under Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989). This definition includes a ‘previously Looked-After Child’, which is one who immediately moved on from that status after becoming subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order; 2. Students’ who have a brother or sister (siblings include half, adopted or step living in the same household) on roll … — Students’ who have a brother or sister (siblings include half, adopted or step living in the same household) on roll at the school, and of statutory school age when it opens in September. Siblings MUST live in the same household, full time. In the case of twins, triplets, etc. all the multiples will be admitted to the school, even if this means that the Published Admissions number is exceeded; 3. Students’ whose parents/legal guardians are currently teaching, administrative or support staff at Hilbre High School… — Students’ whose parents/legal guardians are currently teaching, administrative or support staff at Hilbre High School and have been employed for over 2 years at the time of application or less than 2 years when the member of staff has been recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 200 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Hilbre High School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.9% of pupils at Hilbre High School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Hilbre High School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

How close did you need to live?

3.972miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

Last distance offered at Hilbre High School, year by year →

How places are decided at Hilbre High School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children Looked-After (CLA) — Children Looked-After (CLA). A Child Looked-After is a child who is a) in the care of a Local Authority, b) a child who, in the view of the Local Authority appears to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or c) being provided with accommodation by a Local Authority in the exercise of their Social Services functions (under Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989). This definition includes a ‘previously Looked-After Child’, which is one who immediately moved on from that status after becoming subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order.
2Students’ who have a brother or sister (siblings include half, adopted or step living in the same household) on roll … — Students’ who have a brother or sister (siblings include half, adopted or step living in the same household) on roll at the school, and of statutory school age when it opens in September. Siblings MUST live in the same household, full time. In the case of twins, triplets, etc. all the multiples will be admitted to the school, even if this means that the Published Admissions number is exceeded.
3Students’ whose parents/legal guardians are currently teaching, administrative or support staff at Hilbre High School… — Students’ whose parents/legal guardians are currently teaching, administrative or support staff at Hilbre High School and have been employed for over 2 years at the time of application or less than 2 years when the member of staff has been recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
4Students attending selected feeder schools from the Oak Trees MAT that are situated on West Wirral, to include Greasb… — Students attending selected feeder schools from the Oak Trees MAT that are situated on West Wirral, to include Greasby Juniors, Great Meols and Blackhorse Hill Junior schools. This is due to the links between Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 curricular and the extra-curricular offer of the Multi Academy Trust (MAT).
5We will then take account of where your child/ward lives — We will then take account of where your child/ward lives. The Local Authority uses a mapping system, based on Ordnance Survey maps, to measure the distance from your home to the school gate nearest to your child/ward’s home using the shortest road route, unless it is possible to use a footpath which we consider a safe walking route as determined under Local Authority guidelines. When a child lives between two households, the home address distance will be calculated from the address where the child lives more than 50% of the time.

places will be offered strictly in accordance with the

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Hilbre High School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Hilbre High School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Hilbre High School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Needs attention at its inspection in March 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Hilbre High School?: Hilbre High School has 1,154 pupils on roll.
What ages does Hilbre High School take?: Hilbre High School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Hilbre High School located?: Hilbre High School is located in Wirral, CH48 6EQ, Wirral.
How do I apply to Hilbre High School?: Hilbre High School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Hilbre High School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Hilbre High School was 3.972 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Hilbre High School?: When Hilbre High School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children Looked-After (CLA) — Children Looked-After (CLA). A Child Looked-After is a child who is a) in the care of a Local Authority, b) a child who, in the view of the Local Authority appears to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or c) being provided with accommodation by a Local Authority in the exercise of their Social Services functions (under Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989). This definition includes a ‘previously Looked-After Child’, which is one who immediately moved on from that status after becoming subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order; 2. Students’ who have a brother or sister (siblings include half, adopted or step living in the same household) on roll … — Students’ who have a brother or sister (siblings include half, adopted or step living in the same household) on roll at the school, and of statutory school age when it opens in September. Siblings MUST live in the same household, full time. In the case of twins, triplets, etc. all the multiples will be admitted to the school, even if this means that the Published Admissions number is exceeded; 3. Students’ whose parents/legal guardians are currently teaching, administrative or support staff at Hilbre High School… — Students’ whose parents/legal guardians are currently teaching, administrative or support staff at Hilbre High School and have been employed for over 2 years at the time of application or less than 2 years when the member of staff has been recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 200 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Hilbre High School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.9% of pupils at Hilbre High School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at Hilbre High School, year by year →

How places are decided at Hilbre High School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children Looked-After (CLA) — Children Looked-After (CLA). A Child Looked-After is a child who is a) in the care of a Local Authority, b) a child who, in the view of the Local Authority appears to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or c) being provided with accommodation by a Local Authority in the exercise of their Social Services functions (under Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989). This definition includes a ‘previously Looked-After Child’, which is one who immediately moved on from that status after becoming subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order.
2Students’ who have a brother or sister (siblings include half, adopted or step living in the same household) on roll … — Students’ who have a brother or sister (siblings include half, adopted or step living in the same household) on roll at the school, and of statutory school age when it opens in September. Siblings MUST live in the same household, full time. In the case of twins, triplets, etc. all the multiples will be admitted to the school, even if this means that the Published Admissions number is exceeded.
3Students’ whose parents/legal guardians are currently teaching, administrative or support staff at Hilbre High School… — Students’ whose parents/legal guardians are currently teaching, administrative or support staff at Hilbre High School and have been employed for over 2 years at the time of application or less than 2 years when the member of staff has been recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
4Students attending selected feeder schools from the Oak Trees MAT that are situated on West Wirral, to include Greasb… — Students attending selected feeder schools from the Oak Trees MAT that are situated on West Wirral, to include Greasby Juniors, Great Meols and Blackhorse Hill Junior schools. This is due to the links between Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 curricular and the extra-curricular offer of the Multi Academy Trust (MAT).
5We will then take account of where your child/ward lives — We will then take account of where your child/ward lives. The Local Authority uses a mapping system, based on Ordnance Survey maps, to measure the distance from your home to the school gate nearest to your child/ward’s home using the shortest road route, unless it is possible to use a footpath which we consider a safe walking route as determined under Local Authority guidelines. When a child lives between two households, the home address distance will be calculated from the address where the child lives more than 50% of the time.

places will be offered strictly in accordance with the

Hilbre High School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Hilbre High School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Hilbre High School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Needs attention at its inspection in March 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Hilbre High School?: Hilbre High School has 1,154 pupils on roll.
What ages does Hilbre High School take?: Hilbre High School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Hilbre High School located?: Hilbre High School is located in Wirral, CH48 6EQ, Wirral.
How do I apply to Hilbre High School?: Hilbre High School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Hilbre High School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Hilbre High School was 3.972 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Hilbre High School?: When Hilbre High School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children Looked-After (CLA) — Children Looked-After (CLA). A Child Looked-After is a child who is a) in the care of a Local Authority, b) a child who, in the view of the Local Authority appears to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or c) being provided with accommodation by a Local Authority in the exercise of their Social Services functions (under Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989). This definition includes a ‘previously Looked-After Child’, which is one who immediately moved on from that status after becoming subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order; 2. Students’ who have a brother or sister (siblings include half, adopted or step living in the same household) on roll … — Students’ who have a brother or sister (siblings include half, adopted or step living in the same household) on roll at the school, and of statutory school age when it opens in September. Siblings MUST live in the same household, full time. In the case of twins, triplets, etc. all the multiples will be admitted to the school, even if this means that the Published Admissions number is exceeded; 3. Students’ whose parents/legal guardians are currently teaching, administrative or support staff at Hilbre High School… — Students’ whose parents/legal guardians are currently teaching, administrative or support staff at Hilbre High School and have been employed for over 2 years at the time of application or less than 2 years when the member of staff has been recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 200 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Hilbre High School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.9% of pupils at Hilbre High School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Children attending these settings are given priority in this school's admissions.

Greasby Junior School

Primary

Expected standard

Great Meols Primary School

Primary

Good

Black Horse Hill Junior School

Primary

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