2026 Best Sixth Form Schools in Wirral Area

Wirral sixth form schools achieve 20% of students gaining A*/A grades at A-Level, compared with England's 25%, with strong university preparation pathways. With an average Oxbridge ranking of 1184 compared to England's 1346, Wirral sixth forms have a notable track record of elite university preparation. Wirral Grammar School for Girls, Upton Hall School FCJ, and Wirral Grammar School for Boys are among the highest-performing options, all part of Wirral's selective grammar school system which includes 6 schools offering boys-only, girls-only, and co-educational sixth form options. Sixth form providers have an average FMS Inspection Score of 7.9/10, Excellent band, compared with England's 7.7/10 (Excellent). Students across West Kirby, Bebington, Heswall, and Birkenhead benefit from this strong tradition of academic excellence and selective education. Explore the map to see sixth form options near you and compare A-Level performance across schools.