
Head: Andrea Gaunt
An accessible girls' grammar school in Wirral with an Outstanding Ofsted rating.
0
Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
Pass Mark
0
Pupils
Max Score
282
Qualifying Score
220
78% of max
Applications
321
Offers Made
153
Score, then Distance
Places by test score. Equal scores broken by distance.
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
Process
Appeal must be sent in writing to the Clerk to the Governors. Reasons must be given in writing and the Appeals Panel decision is binding.
Waiting List
Waiting list for girls not offered a place in Year 7 who are eligible, ranked according to Admissions Criteria. Maintained until 31 December 2026.
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. Roman Catholic Grammar School for girls aged 11-18. Boys welcomed to Sixth Form from September 2021. School founded over 150 years ago by Marie Madeleine. Age-weighted allowance made when papers are marked. Candidates must achieve Qualifying Standard including minimum standards in each part of Test. In-year admissions coordinated by school with sittings in November and March. 30 additional Sixth Form places available for external students.
Max
282
Qualifying Score
220
78% of max
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
1 May 2026
Open Evening
open evening
17 Jun 2026
5:30pm
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
15 Jul 2026
Open Evening
open evening
9 Sep 2026
5:30pm
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
65.6
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
88%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
98%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
97%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
6.29
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 | 64.6 | 65.7 | +1.1 |
| E+M grade 5+ | 93% | 88% | -5pp |
| EBacc entry | 93% | 97% | +4pp |
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.
99%
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
37.9avg points / entry
Average grade: B-
DfE doesn't publish the % at each grade band at school level — this is the school-wide average instead.
72%
Continued in education
HE + FE + other
79%
Higher Education
+11pp vs grammar avg
53%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Drama
24 entries
100%
+10.5pp vs school
Computer Science
20 entries
100%
+10.5pp vs school
Music
10 entries
100%
+10.5pp vs school
Watch list
Combined Science
50 entries
0%
-89.5pp vs school
French
67 entries
84%
-6.0pp vs school
Strongest at
Biology
40 entries
100%
+7.0pp vs school
Psychology
37 entries
100%
+7.0pp vs school
Chemistry
25 entries
100%
+7.0pp vs school
Watch list
French
5 entries
0%
-93.0pp vs school
Spanish
11 entries
91%
-2.1pp vs school
Entry Requirements
5 x Grade 5 at GCSE including English and Maths at grade 5. Grade 6 in GCSE in subject to be studied at A Level. Grade 7 in GCSE Maths for A Level Maths. Grade 8 in GCSE Maths for A Level Further Maths. Grade 5 in GCSE English/Maths for Film Studies, Law, Drama, Business, Psychology, BTEC IT/Health and Social Care.
Subjects Offered
Largest group: White British (83.2%)
England avg ≈ 24%
≈ 16 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose family qualifies for free school meals (a measure of catchment affluence).
England avg ≈ 18%
≈ 14 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose first language is not English.
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form
Outstanding
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.
£4,402
Teaching Staff / pupil
£652
Educational Supplies / pupil
£578
Premises / pupil
Revenue reserve / pupil
£1,983
The school holds a surplus per pupil — money set aside that can absorb unexpected costs or fund future projects without affecting day-to-day teaching.
Total grant: £5,279,981 · 787 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
£4,470,675
Core per-pupil funding before any top-ups.
Pupil Premium
£79,550
Targeted funding for 74 disadvantaged pupils.
Deprivation top-up
£268,449
Aggregates FSM, FSM6 and IDACI deprivation bands.
EAL top-up
£1,579
English-as-additional-language premium — paid for pupils whose first language isn't English.
Prior attainment top-up
£29,049
Funding for pupils arriving below age-related expectations.
Notional SEN
£239,280
Earmarked SEN budget inside the schools block.
Lump sum
£143,649
Fixed per-school grant — size-independent.
Schools budget support grant
£49,139
Government pay-and-pension support grant.
National Insurance grant
£63,337
Compensation for the increase in employer NI contributions.
1,011 / 1,000(101%)
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
5 x Grade 5 at GCSE including English and Maths at grade 5. Grade 6 in GCSE in subject to be studied at A Level. Grade 7 in GCSE Maths for A Level Maths. Grade 8 in GCSE Maths for A Level Further Maths. Grade 5 in GCSE English/Maths for Film Studies, Law, Drama, Business, Psychology, BTEC IT/Health and Social Care.
1:16.8
Staff:Pupil Ratio
97.98%
Qualified Teachers
4.16%
Absence Rate
6.09%
Persistent Absence
Fantastic Sixth form building offers dedicated study and social space and cafe for students in Years 12 and 13.
Sports
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STEM
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Arts
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Library
Well-resourced library with extensive book collection, periodicals, and digital resources. Quiet study areas and computer access available. Regular author visits and reading programmes.
Capital Projects
Recent improvements include refurbishment of science laboratories, upgrade of ICT facilities, and improvements to sports facilities. Ongoing maintenance and enhancement of the historic buildings.
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
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Trips & Exchanges
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Community Service
Uniform
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School Meals
Hot meals are available in the school dining hall. Meals can be paid for online or by cash/cheque.
Homework Policy
Homework is set regularly to consolidate classroom learning. Years 7-8 receive approximately 1-1.5 hours per night, Years 9-11 receive 2-2.5 hours per night, and Sixth Form students are expected to complete independent study equivalent to classroom hours.
Behaviour Policy
High expectations of behaviour based on mutual respect. Clear rewards and sanctions system. Emphasis on personal responsibility and community values. House point system operates alongside formal disciplinary procedures.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones should not be used during lessons, but can be used at break times and lunchtime.
SEND Provision
Parents of children who have a special educational need which requires special consideration need to provide the School with details and the school will contact them to make appropriate arrangements for the Examination.
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Arriva bus route 84 from Chester, Arriva bus route 85 from Ellesmere Port
Nearest Station: Hooton
Transport Info
School buses available from various areas including Chester, Ellesmere Port, Heswall, West Kirby, and Liverpool. Merseyrail services connect to nearby stations. Free transport provided for eligible students living more than 3 miles from school.
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