West Kirby School and College
URN: 105137 • Wirral CH48 5DH
Overview
- Name
- West Kirby School and College
- URN
- 105137
- Type
- Non-maintained special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 62.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Richard Hicks (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01516323201
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Meols Drive, Wirral CH48 5DH
Summary
West Kirby School and College is a non-maintained special school located in Wirral, catering to children and young people aged 5-19 with complex special educational needs and disabilities. The school supports pupils with a range of challenges, including social and communication difficulties, and aims to help them achieve academic qualifications while developing essential social and emotional skills. The curriculum is individualised and designed to provide meaningful learning experiences that promote aspirational progress.
The school's ethos is built on respect, acceptance, and diversity, fostering a nurturing environment where students can thrive. Staff members are dedicated to tailoring educational and therapeutic interventions to meet each pupil's unique needs. Additionally, West Kirby School actively engages with the local community, offering support and training for parents and local educational institutions.
West Kirby School also provides a Post 16 provision for students aged 16-19, focusing on continued academic achievement and social skills development to prepare them for adult life. The school emphasizes transition support to help students move smoothly into further education or the workforce.
The school's ethos is built on respect, acceptance, and diversity, fostering a nurturing environment where students can thrive. Staff members are dedicated to tailoring educational and therapeutic interventions to meet each pupil's unique needs. Additionally, West Kirby School actively engages with the local community, offering support and training for parents and local educational institutions.
West Kirby School also provides a Post 16 provision for students aged 16-19, focusing on continued academic achievement and social skills development to prepare them for adult life. The school emphasizes transition support to help students move smoothly into further education or the workforce.
Useful links
- For our Parents and Carers... Remember you can see our delicious lunch menus via Edulink the school app or on the website https://www.wkrs.co.uk/lunchmenus .16 September 2025 (other)
- Big Thanks to Premier Care! We're delighted to share that Premier Care, part of Cera , has purchased 10 loaves of bread from The School Bakery to support some of the most vulnerable residents in Wirral via selected food banks and also in their extra car (other)
- Good morning from The School Bakery! Doors are open this Tuesday & Wednesday 10.30am - 12.30pm and our team are here to welcome you with fresh coffee, bread and sweet treats baked fresh on site. #theschoolbakery #community #westkirby #lifeskills Exciti (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Wirral Hospitals' School (65.2)
- Orrets Meadow School (64.8)
- Stanley School (57.3)
- Hayfield School (49.6)
- Kingsmead School (49.4)
Key details
- LA
- Wirral
- Age range
- 5 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 115
- Pupils
- 110
- Boys
- 83
- Girls
- 27
- FSM %
- 31.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-12-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 110 | 83 | 27 | 115 | 31.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 105 | 78 | 27 | 115 | 31.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 96 | 77 | 19 | 115 | 25.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 96 | 77 | 19 | 115 | 25.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 83 | 68 | 15 | 115 | 26.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 85 | 73 | 12 | 115 | 16.90 |
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