What did Ofsted judge Wirral Grammar School for Boys's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Wirral Grammar School for Boys's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Wirral Grammar School for Boys?

Wirral Grammar School for Boys has 1,123 pupils on roll.

What ages does Wirral Grammar School for Boys take?

Wirral Grammar School for Boys admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Wirral Grammar School for Boys located?

Wirral Grammar School for Boys is located in Wirral, CH63 3AQ, Wirral.

How do I apply to Wirral Grammar School for Boys?

Wirral Grammar School for Boys 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 Wirral Grammar School for Boys?

Distance is not the main gate at Wirral Grammar School for Boys — entry depends on the entrance assessment. Among children who met the standard, the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Year 7) was 9.211 miles from the school. Living within that distance is not enough on its own, and living beyond it is not necessarily a bar.

How are Year 7 places decided at Wirral Grammar School for Boys?

When Wirral Grammar School for Boys has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Up to 30 places for Looked After Children and/or Previously Looked After Children* in care outside of England, or Chi… — Up to 30 places for Looked After Children and/or Previously Looked After Children* in care outside of England, or Children with Students or Service Premium with a score at and above the eligible score or, up to 5 marks below the eligible score; 2. Children who have a valid medical reason for a specific placement — Children who have a valid medical reason for a specific placement. You must give details on the preference form, and this may be checked by a medical officer of the health authority. A letter in support from a senior health care professional will be required as evidence when you submit your preference form. You need to make it clear why only this school is appropriate for your child’s medical needs; 3. Siblings — Siblings. Siblings include step siblings, foster siblings, adopted siblings and other children living permanently at the same address, who attend the school at the time of application, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 170 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Wirral Grammar School for Boys?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 74.4% of pupils at Wirral Grammar School for Boys are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Wirral Grammar School for Boys: Ofsted, Results & Catchment

How far did offers reach?

9.211miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Year 7) — but among children who had already met the entrance standard. Entry here depends on the assessment first; distance only separates candidates who qualify. Living inside that distance is not enough on its own, and living beyond it is not necessarily a bar.

Last distance offered at Wirral Grammar School for Boys, year by year →

How places are decided at Wirral Grammar School for Boys

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.

1Up to 30 places for Looked After Children and/or Previously Looked After Children* in care outside of England, or Chi… — Up to 30 places for Looked After Children and/or Previously Looked After Children* in care outside of England, or Children with Students or Service Premium with a score at and above the eligible score or, up to 5 marks below the eligible score.
2Children who have a valid medical reason for a specific placement — Children who have a valid medical reason for a specific placement. You must give details on the preference form, and this may be checked by a medical officer of the health authority. A letter in support from a senior health care professional will be required as evidence when you submit your preference form. You need to make it clear why only this school is appropriate for your child’s medical needs.
3Siblings — Siblings. Siblings include step siblings, foster siblings, adopted siblings and other children living permanently at the same address, who attend the school at the time of application.
4Children of Staff — Children of Staff. Staff must have been employed by the School for a minimum of two years or have been recently employed to a post with a demonstrable skills shortage.
5By reference to geographical factors, preference will be given to children with the shortest distance from their home… — By reference to geographical factors, preference will be given to children with the shortest distance from their home to the school as measured by Wirral Local Authority’s computer mapping system. *A Looked After child is a child who is a) in the care of a local authority, or b) 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). A previously looked after child is one who immediately moved on from that status after becoming subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order.

Places will be offered to Students who have been deemed to be of suitable ability according to 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.

Wirral Grammar School for Boys: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Wirral Grammar School for Boys's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Wirral Grammar School for Boys's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Wirral Grammar School for Boys?: Wirral Grammar School for Boys has 1,123 pupils on roll.
What ages does Wirral Grammar School for Boys take?: Wirral Grammar School for Boys admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Wirral Grammar School for Boys located?: Wirral Grammar School for Boys is located in Wirral, CH63 3AQ, Wirral.
How do I apply to Wirral Grammar School for Boys?: Wirral Grammar School for Boys 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 Wirral Grammar School for Boys?: Distance is not the main gate at Wirral Grammar School for Boys — entry depends on the entrance assessment. Among children who met the standard, the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Year 7) was 9.211 miles from the school. Living within that distance is not enough on its own, and living beyond it is not necessarily a bar.
How are Year 7 places decided at Wirral Grammar School for Boys?: When Wirral Grammar School for Boys has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Up to 30 places for Looked After Children and/or Previously Looked After Children* in care outside of England, or Chi… — Up to 30 places for Looked After Children and/or Previously Looked After Children* in care outside of England, or Children with Students or Service Premium with a score at and above the eligible score or, up to 5 marks below the eligible score; 2. Children who have a valid medical reason for a specific placement — Children who have a valid medical reason for a specific placement. You must give details on the preference form, and this may be checked by a medical officer of the health authority. A letter in support from a senior health care professional will be required as evidence when you submit your preference form. You need to make it clear why only this school is appropriate for your child’s medical needs; 3. Siblings — Siblings. Siblings include step siblings, foster siblings, adopted siblings and other children living permanently at the same address, who attend the school at the time of application, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 170 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Wirral Grammar School for Boys?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 74.4% of pupils at Wirral Grammar School for Boys are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

9.211miles

Last distance offered at Wirral Grammar School for Boys, year by year →

How places are decided at Wirral Grammar School for Boys

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.

1Up to 30 places for Looked After Children and/or Previously Looked After Children* in care outside of England, or Chi… — Up to 30 places for Looked After Children and/or Previously Looked After Children* in care outside of England, or Children with Students or Service Premium with a score at and above the eligible score or, up to 5 marks below the eligible score.
2Children who have a valid medical reason for a specific placement — Children who have a valid medical reason for a specific placement. You must give details on the preference form, and this may be checked by a medical officer of the health authority. A letter in support from a senior health care professional will be required as evidence when you submit your preference form. You need to make it clear why only this school is appropriate for your child’s medical needs.
3Siblings — Siblings. Siblings include step siblings, foster siblings, adopted siblings and other children living permanently at the same address, who attend the school at the time of application.
4Children of Staff — Children of Staff. Staff must have been employed by the School for a minimum of two years or have been recently employed to a post with a demonstrable skills shortage.
5By reference to geographical factors, preference will be given to children with the shortest distance from their home… — By reference to geographical factors, preference will be given to children with the shortest distance from their home to the school as measured by Wirral Local Authority’s computer mapping system. *A Looked After child is a child who is a) in the care of a local authority, or b) 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). A previously looked after child is one who immediately moved on from that status after becoming subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order.

Places will be offered to Students who have been deemed to be of suitable ability according to the

Wirral Grammar School for Boys: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Wirral Grammar School for Boys's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Wirral Grammar School for Boys's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Wirral Grammar School for Boys?: Wirral Grammar School for Boys has 1,123 pupils on roll.
What ages does Wirral Grammar School for Boys take?: Wirral Grammar School for Boys admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Wirral Grammar School for Boys located?: Wirral Grammar School for Boys is located in Wirral, CH63 3AQ, Wirral.
How do I apply to Wirral Grammar School for Boys?: Wirral Grammar School for Boys 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 Wirral Grammar School for Boys?: Distance is not the main gate at Wirral Grammar School for Boys — entry depends on the entrance assessment. Among children who met the standard, the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Year 7) was 9.211 miles from the school. Living within that distance is not enough on its own, and living beyond it is not necessarily a bar.
How are Year 7 places decided at Wirral Grammar School for Boys?: When Wirral Grammar School for Boys has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Up to 30 places for Looked After Children and/or Previously Looked After Children* in care outside of England, or Chi… — Up to 30 places for Looked After Children and/or Previously Looked After Children* in care outside of England, or Children with Students or Service Premium with a score at and above the eligible score or, up to 5 marks below the eligible score; 2. Children who have a valid medical reason for a specific placement — Children who have a valid medical reason for a specific placement. You must give details on the preference form, and this may be checked by a medical officer of the health authority. A letter in support from a senior health care professional will be required as evidence when you submit your preference form. You need to make it clear why only this school is appropriate for your child’s medical needs; 3. Siblings — Siblings. Siblings include step siblings, foster siblings, adopted siblings and other children living permanently at the same address, who attend the school at the time of application, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 170 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Wirral Grammar School for Boys?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 74.4% of pupils at Wirral Grammar School for Boys are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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