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Wirral secondary schools include several selective grammar schools serving families across West Kirby, Bebington, Birkenhead, and Wallasey. Upton Hall School FCJ, Wirral Grammar School for Girls, and West Kirby Grammar School are among the top-performing options in this selective system. 100% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, well above England's 86%. With 11 secondary schools across the peninsula, families have access to both competitive grammar schools and inclusive comprehensives, with the majority offering sixth form provision for students continuing to age 18. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Wirral Grammar School for Girls | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | None | Outstanding |
| #5 | Wirral Grammar School for Boys | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Boys | None | Good |
| #7 | St John Plessington Catholic College | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #9 | Co-op Academy Bebington | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | South Wirral High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Not applicable |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #6 | Pensby High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Upton Hall School FCJ | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | Catholic | Outstanding |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | West Kirby Grammar School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | None | Good |
| #4 | Calday Grange Grammar School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Boys | None | Good |
| #10 | Hilbre High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Woodchurch High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
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