Kilgarth School
URN: 105130 • Birkenhead CH41 8BA
Overview
- Name
- Kilgarth School
- URN
- 105130
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 59.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jane Westlake (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01516528071
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cavendish Street, Birkenhead CH41 8BA
Summary
Kilgarth School is a community special school located in Birkenhead, Wirral, catering specifically to boys with additional social, emotional, and mental health needs. With a capacity of 55 pupils and currently serving 60, the school is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment. Judged 'outstanding' by Ofsted in 2019, Kilgarth prioritises building strong relationships and employs non-confrontational approaches to create a calm working atmosphere.
The curriculum at Kilgarth includes a range of enrichment activities, such as 3D design coursework, Bikeability, and various reward trips that enhance learning experiences. The school places a strong emphasis on personal development, encouraging students to make positive choices through a reward-based behavioural modification programme. This approach is rooted in scientific research and aims to foster independence and emotional resilience.
Kilgarth School also focuses on preparing students for their future careers through a comprehensive careers education, information, advice, and guidance (CEIAG) programme. This initiative aims to broaden students' horizons, challenge stereotypes, and support successful transitions to the next stages of their lives, ensuring that all pupils, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, have access to meaningful opportunities.
The curriculum at Kilgarth includes a range of enrichment activities, such as 3D design coursework, Bikeability, and various reward trips that enhance learning experiences. The school places a strong emphasis on personal development, encouraging students to make positive choices through a reward-based behavioural modification programme. This approach is rooted in scientific research and aims to foster independence and emotional resilience.
Kilgarth School also focuses on preparing students for their future careers through a comprehensive careers education, information, advice, and guidance (CEIAG) programme. This initiative aims to broaden students' horizons, challenge stereotypes, and support successful transitions to the next stages of their lives, ensuring that all pupils, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, have access to meaningful opportunities.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- School Offer (sen)
- Wirral SEND Services (sen)
- Academic Year Calendar (calendar)
- Welcome (other)
- Skip to content (other)
- Our Safeguarding Policy (other)
- Policies (other)
- School Admissions (other)
- Welcome from Kilgarth School (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Pershore House School (45.2)
- Horizons Independent School (37.9)
- IMPACT Northwest Schools (35.9)
- Wirral Wrap (35.9)
Key details
- LA
- Wirral
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 55
- Pupils
- 60
- Boys
- 60
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- 83.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-03-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 55 | 83.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 59 | 59 | 0 | 55 | 72.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 55 | 76.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 76.60 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 48 | 48 | 0 | 72.30 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 51 | 51 | 0 | 66.70 |
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