Wirral Grammar School for Girls 11+ Guide

About Wirral Grammar School for Girls

Wirral Grammar School for Girls is a selective secondary school in Wirral. For children to get into Wirral Grammar School for Girls they need to pass the school's 11+ entrance test. Hence, Wirral Grammar School for Girls is a traditional grammar school, one of only 163 remaining in England.

Wirral Grammar School for Girls is an exceptional all-girls grammar school situated in Merseyside, catering to over 1,050 students aged 11-18. Recognised as an 'Outstanding' institution by Ofsted across all departments, the school takes immense pride in providing a nurturing and intellectually stimulating environment that encourages girls to thrive academically and personally.

The school offers a diverse and challenging curriculum, encompassing a wide array of subjects such as DT, business, computer science, PSHE, and sociology. This comprehensive approach enables students to explore their intellectual curiosity and unlock their full potential. Alongside the academic programme, Wirral Grammar School for Girls provides an extensive co-curricular offering, featuring activities ranging from coding and textiles to debating and various sports, fostering a genuine love for learning that transcends the classroom walls.

Central to the school's ethos is the commitment to empowering each girl to achieve her best in a supportive, inclusive, and secure atmosphere. The school celebrates individual achievements and contributions, ensuring that every student feels valued and takes pride in her unique identity. The teaching and learning environment is purposefully designed to facilitate effective learning experiences, emphasising the importance of positive relationships as a foundation for a successful future.

Testament to the efficacy of the school's approach, recent examination results showcase the outstanding academic performance of its students, with an impressive 98.3% of pupils achieving grades 9–5 in English and Mathematics. Wirral Grammar School for Girls has also been recognised with numerous accolades, including the School Inclusion Award, International School Award, and Leading Edge School status. The school's £11 million site redevelopment has further enhanced its facilities, featuring state-of-the-art interactive whiteboard technology in all classrooms, Apple computer suites, a fitness suite, and 10 fully-equipped laboratories, ensuring that students have access to the best possible learning resources.

School Information

Below you will find further information about Wirral Grammar School for Girls together with their admissions contact details.

Wirral Grammar School for Girls is a girls only school. It is also an academy, meaning the school is run independently by a trust or sponsor and is directly funded by the central government (not the local authority).

In total 1,193 pupils attend Wirral Grammar School for Girls and it's led by the Headteacher, Mrs Jennifer Ogunmyiwa.

Wirral Grammar School for Girls Location

Below you will find a map showing the school's location:

GCSE & A-Level Subjects

Below you will find a complete list of GCSE and A-Level subjects offered to pupils at Wirral Grammar School for Girls for the 2022-23 academic year.

Wirral 11+ Information

In order to get into Wirral Grammar School for Girls, children need to pass the Wirral 11+. This 11+ test is written by GL Assessment for use by the school's admissions process.

Wirral 11+ Subjects & Structure

The Wirral 11+ requires children to complete tests in the following subjects:

• Verbal reasoning
• Non-verbal reasoning
• Maths

The Wirral Admissions Test is used by Wirral Grammar School for Girls to evaluate the aptitude of prospective students. This assessment comprises two papers that cover a range of subjects, including verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, and mathematics.

The test format is entirely multiple-choice, and children will be provided with separate answer sheets to record their responses. These answer sheets are then electronically marked to ensure accurate and efficient scoring.

The Wirral Admissions Test is designed to identify students who demonstrate the necessary skills and potential to thrive in the academically challenging environment of Wirral Grammar School for Girls.

Other Schools using Wirral 11+

As well as Wirral Grammar School for Girls, several other schools also use Wirral 11+. These are:

• Calday Grange Grammar School
• West Kirby Grammar School
• Wirral Grammar School for Boys

Wirral 11+ Marking Process

The reality of 11+ tests, selective education and academic institutions such as Wirral Grammar School for Girls is that only children with particularly high marks are admitted. Hence why it is important that children perform well in their 11+ papers.

Different schools (and different 11+ tests) have different marking processes. Some tests are marked in person, some remotely, while others utilise computer-based optical recognition technologies for quickly marking multiple-choice answer sheets.

Many 11+ tests are age-standardised to ensure younger children are not disadvantaged (i.e. their marks may be moderated depending on the month in which they were born). While creative writing papers can be used as tie-breakers, multiple-choice tests in Maths, Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning normally make up the bulk of a child's marks. The specific details and weightings can vary from year to year.

It's worth remembering that once children's 11+ tests are being marked, the admissions process is completely outside of the parents' control. Hence, parents should not worry themselves about whether their child has got a place!

Wirral 11+ Pass Mark

The pass mark for the Wirral 11+ changes every year and isn't generally made public knowledge. This is due to the academic strength of the children taking the test varying and how challenging the test ends up being (as well as plenty of other smaller variables).

Hence, as a vague rule-of-thumb, it's recommended that children aim for roughly 75-80% in their practice tests. Whilst this won't guarantee them a place at Wirral Grammar School for Girls, it's a ballpark exam result figure for successful candidates.

Wirral 11+ Key Dates for your Diary

Here are all the important dates for the Wirral 11+ tests (to get into Wirral Grammar School for Girls) as well as other relevant dates.

Although the utmost care has been taken to gather these dates, parents should treat them as a guide and check with Wirral Grammar School for Girls as they may well change.

Ofsted Information

Wirral Grammar School for Girls was last inspected by Ofsted on 06/12/2022 and the inspection only lasted one day. Ofsted published their report on 30/01/2023, declaring that the school was 'Outstanding'. This information is summarised in the table below along with a link to the full report.

Last Ofsted Report Data

Ofsted Report Summary

Wirral Grammar School for Girls was inspected by Ofsted on 30/01/2023 and received an Outstanding rating in all areas. The school demonstrated exceptional performance in the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth form provision.

The inspection, which took place on 6 December 2022, revealed that Wirral Grammar School for Girls provides an outstanding educational experience for its students. The school's commitment to academic excellence, positive student behaviour, and comprehensive personal development opportunities were highly commended by the inspectors.

The Outstanding rating across all categories is a testament to the school's dedicated staff, effective leadership, and the students' exemplary conduct and achievements. Wirral Grammar School for Girls has set a high standard for educational institutions in the region and continues to provide an exceptional learning environment for its students.

GCSE & A-Level Performance

Below are the individual GCSE and A-Level performance tables for Wirral Grammar School for Girls per subject. Note that this may include children taking GCSEs early (e.g. taking a language GCSE in Year 10) or indeed a child in Year 12 retaking a GCSE.

GCSE Results Information (2022-23)

A-Level Results Information (2022-23)

Past 11+ Paper Downloads

Here are all available past 11+ papers for Wirral Grammar School for Girls. Please note that this may include past 11+ papers, past familiarisation booklets, past practice materials published by third parties and past 11+ exam guides written by the school. These materials are provided 'as-is' and may no longer reflect the subjects, format, structure or exam board that Wirral Grammar School for Girls currently uses.

The exam board that Wirral Grammar School for Girls chooses to use for their 11+ entrance tests can change and we encourage you to check directly with the school.

Practice 11+ Paper Downloads

Here are some superb free 11+ practice papers that children can download and use to help prepare for the Wirral 11+ Ensure you double-check with Wirral Grammar School for Girls which subjects and topics your child's 11+ tests are in to ensure you prepare for the right tests.