Wirral Grammar School for Boys
URN: 137476 • Wirral CH63 3AQ
Overview
- Name
- Wirral Grammar School for Boys
- URN
- 137476
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- WIRRAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 67.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Simon Ascroft (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01516440908
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cross Lane, Wirral CH63 3AQ
Summary
Wirral Grammar School for Boys, established in 1931, is a secondary academy located in Wirral, serving a diverse student body of 1,074 boys. The school is committed to providing a high-quality education that encourages academic excellence alongside personal development. With a focus on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, Wirral Grammar aims to help each student reach their full potential, regardless of their background.
The curriculum is designed to challenge students while also offering a broad range of co-curricular activities that promote character development and personal interests. The school prides itself on its vibrant community, where students are encouraged to engage actively in their education and explore new opportunities.
The sixth form at Wirral Grammar is accessible to both current students and external applicants, with a strong emphasis on helping all students transition smoothly into their next educational phase. The school is dedicated to maintaining strong connections with its alumni and the local community, reinforcing its role as a centre for educational excellence in the region.
The curriculum is designed to challenge students while also offering a broad range of co-curricular activities that promote character development and personal interests. The school prides itself on its vibrant community, where students are encouraged to engage actively in their education and explore new opportunities.
The sixth form at Wirral Grammar is accessible to both current students and external applicants, with a strong emphasis on helping all students transition smoothly into their next educational phase. The school is dedicated to maintaining strong connections with its alumni and the local community, reinforcing its role as a centre for educational excellence in the region.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Autumn Term 2024 Bulletin (download)
- KS4 Year 10 Curriculum & Assessment Guide 2024 (download)
- KS3 Year 7 Curriculum & Assessment Guide 2024 (download)
- KS3 Year 8 Curriculum & Assessment Guide 2024 (download)
- KS3 Year 9 Curriculum & Assessment Guide 2024 (download)
- KS4 Curriculum & Options Guide 2025 (download)
- Spring Term 2025 Bulletin (download)
- Home School Communication Policy for Parents (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Upton Hall School FCJ (78.5)
- Wirral Grammar School for Girls (76.9)
- Calday Grange Grammar School (72.2)
- Upton Hall School FCJ (70.2)
- West Kirby Grammar School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Wirral
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- WIRRAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS
- Capacity
- 1194
- Pupils
- 1074
- Boys
- 1074
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- 9.10
- Open date
- 2011-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1074 | 1074 | 0 | 1194 | 9.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1043 | 1043 | 0 | 1194 | 8.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1057 | 1057 | 0 | 1194 | 7.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1057 | 1057 | 0 | 1194 | 7.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1056 | 1056 | 0 | 1194 | 5.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1058 | 1058 | 0 | 1194 | 4.50 |
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