Head: Stephen Gray
An accessible boys' grammar school in Wirral with a Good Ofsted rating.
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Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
Pass Mark
0
Pupils
Max Score
282
Qualifying Score
220
78% of max
Distance Cutoff
6.2 mi
Applications
357
Offers Made
213
Distance (after pass)
All who pass qualify. Places then by distance.
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
1. Register
1 May 2026
2. Take Test
Wirral 11+
3. Results
19 Oct 2026
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 7 grammar schools, administered by GL Assessment, testing English, Mathematics. Two GL Assessment papers. Max score: 282 (2 × 141). Switched from CEM to GL in 2021.
Max
282
Qualifying Score
220
78% of max
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
1 May 2026
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
15 Jul 2026
Exam Date
11+ entrance exam
19 Sep 2026
9:00am
Results Released
11+ results released to parents
19 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
Common Application Form deadline (all LAs)
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day — places confirmed
1 Mar 2027
67.9
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
93%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
97%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
82%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
6.45
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
B-
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
| Metric | Disadvantaged | Non-Disadvantaged | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 64.4 | 68.2 | +3.8 |
| E+M grade 5+ | 89% | 93% | +4pp |
| EBacc entry | 72% | 83% | +11pp |
Disadvantaged = pupils eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years, looked-after, or adopted from care. A small or zero gap is the goal — it means the school helps every pupil reach the same outcomes.
96%
continued to sixth form
% of pupils who stayed on after GCSEs
High retention is a positive sign — pupils choose to stay and the sixth form supports them through. Low retention can indicate weaker post-16 provision or curriculum mismatch.
Eng+Maths 9-5
EBacc entry
38.3avg points / entry
Average grade: B-
DfE doesn't publish the % at each grade band at school level — this is the school-wide average instead.
61%
Continued in education
HE + FE + other
0%
Higher Education
−68pp vs grammar avg
53%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Biology
189 entries
100%
+9.8pp vs school
Chemistry
188 entries
100%
+9.8pp vs school
Physics
188 entries
100%
+9.8pp vs school
Watch list
Combined Science
24 entries
0%
-90.2pp vs school
German
138 entries
83%
-7.6pp vs school
Strongest at
Biology
59 entries
100%
+5.3pp vs school
Chemistry
57 entries
100%
+5.3pp vs school
Psychology
42 entries
100%
+5.3pp vs school
Watch list
Music
5 entries
0%
-94.7pp vs school
Law
41 entries
93%
-2.0pp vs school
Entry Requirements
Minimum of 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above, including English Language and Mathematics. Subject-specific requirements apply, typically grade 6 or 7 in subjects to be studied at A-level.
Subjects Offered
Largest group: White British (77.9%)
England avg ≈ 24%
≈ 17 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose family qualifies for free school meals (a measure of catchment affluence).
England avg ≈ 18%
≈ 13 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose first language is not English.
Per-pupil funding
2025/26≈ £335 (-5%) below the English average
Most English state secondaries spend 75–80% of their budget on staff. Higher figures usually mean smaller class sizes; lower figures mean more spent on premises, supplies, or capital projects.
£4,521
Teaching Staff / pupil
£584
Educational Supplies / pupil
£374
Premises / pupil
Revenue reserve / pupil
-£74
The school is operating in deficit — current spend exceeds income on a per-pupil basis. Common when intake or funding shifts; worth asking the school how they’re planning to bring this back into balance.
Total grant: £7,318,676 · 1,093 pupils funded
How the 2025/26 allocation broke down. Each stream is a signal about the school's intake — bigger deprivation / EAL / SEN top-ups indicate a school serving a more challenging cohort.
Basic entitlement
£6,218,745
Core per-pupil funding before any top-ups.
Pupil Premium
£98,900
Targeted funding for 92 disadvantaged pupils.
Deprivation top-up
£270,099
Aggregates FSM, FSM6 and IDACI deprivation bands.
EAL top-up
£12,644
English-as-additional-language premium — paid for pupils whose first language isn't English.
Prior attainment top-up
£43,014
Funding for pupils arriving below age-related expectations.
Notional SEN
£300,424
Earmarked SEN budget inside the schools block.
Lump sum
£143,649
Fixed per-school grant — size-independent.
Schools budget support grant
£67,151
Government pay-and-pension support grant.
National Insurance grant
£86,380
Compensation for the increase in employer NI contributions.
1,479 / 1,504(98%)
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Minimum of 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above, including English Language and Mathematics. Subject-specific requirements apply, typically grade 6 or 7 in subjects to be studied at A-level.
1:17
Staff:Pupil Ratio
96.66%
Qualified Teachers
3.28%
Absence Rate
4.38%
Persistent Absence
Modern science laboratories, sports hall, gymnasium, playing fields, music rooms, drama studio, library, computer suites, art rooms, technology workshops, sixth form centre, and dining facilities.
Sports
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STEM
{"science labs":3,"IT suites":4,"technology workshops":2}
Arts
{"drama theatre":1,"music rooms":2,"art studios":1}
Library
Well-resourced library with study areas, computer terminals, and extensive collection of books and digital resources
Capital Projects
Recent completion of new science laboratories and refurbishment of sports facilities. Ongoing improvements to ICT infrastructure
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
true
Trips & Exchanges
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Community Service
Community service programme including work with local primary schools, charity fundraising, environmental projects, and volunteering with local organizations
Uniform
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School Meals
The school offers a hot meal service, with options for vegetarian, meat, and special dietary requirements. Meals are prepared on-site by the school's catering team.
Homework Policy
Homework is set regularly across all subjects to consolidate learning. Year 7-9 students typically receive 1-2 hours per night, increasing to 2-3 hours for GCSE students and more for A-level students.
Behaviour Policy
High expectations of conduct and academic effort. Positive reinforcement through house points and recognition. Clear sanctions for inappropriate behaviour including detention and exclusion for serious offences.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are not permitted in lessons or during school hours, except for students with specific medical needs.
SEND Provision
SEND coordinator, learning support assistants, individual education plans, exam access arrangements, pastoral support system
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Wirral Transport Service (WTS) operates bus routes to the school, including Route 1 from Birkenhead and Route 2 from Wallasey.
Nearest Station: Beachley Halt
Transport Info
The school is accessible by public transport including buses and trains. Students travel from across Wirral and beyond. Free transport is provided for some students living over 3 miles away.
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