Wirral Grammar School for Girls

Wirral Grammar School for Girls


At a Glance

Assessment: GL 11 Plus
Fees Type: Free
Boarding: Day school
Admissions: Girls Only
Places per year: 180

Introduction

Wirral Grammar School for Girls is a selective academy for girls in Bebington, Wirral. The primary vision for Wirral Grammar School for Girls is for all of their girls to reach their greatest potential, while being in a stimulating, happy environment. According to Wirral Grammar School for Girls, Wirral Girls feel that they are respected, included, safe, and celebrated, with their contributions being valued and their opinions sought after. Ofsted has reported the school at “Outstanding”, praising many aspects of the school, however this was in 2008 and so this information is very outdated. The headteacher said that the school fosters traditional values such as self-discipline, community spirit, and thoughtfulness. 

 

Wirral Grammar School for Girls performed very well academically in 2019, with a “Well above average” Progress 8 score of 0.78, which says that students of Wirral Grammar School for Girls progress at a much greater rate than most other schools in the country. As for 2019s GCSE results, 93% of pupils achieved a 5+ in English and Maths, and the Attainment 8 score was 71.5, almost 25 points above the national average.

 

Entry exams for selective schools vary greatly from school to school, researching all of the different testing methods can be difficult and time consuming. Fortunately 11 Plus Hero has done all of that for you, we’ve got all the important information here in one place. We also have past papers accessible so that you can best prepare your child for their 11 Plus entry exam wherever you decide to send them.

Wirral Grammar School for Girls’ Key Information

Below can be found information such as contact information and parking arrangements for Wirral Grammar School for Girls. 

School Address

Full Address:

Wirral Grammar School for Girls, Heath Road, Bebington
Wirral
Merseyside
CH63 3AF

Contact Information

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Email Address [email protected]
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Telephone (Main Office) 0151 644 8282

Parking in the school

There is parking in the school as well as on-street parking nearby.

Additional parking off site

Car Park: 2 Barlow Ave, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 7LU, 0.7 miles from the school.

Additional parking off site

Car Park: 2 Barlow Ave, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 7LU, 0.7 miles from the school.

Key Information for Wirral Grammar School for Girls

PAN for Year 7 intake (2023)

180

Total Student Capacity Years 7 to 13 (2022)

1207

Total Students Years 7 to 13 (2022)

1194

Percentage Capacity (2022)

99%

Latest Ofsted Rating (2008)

Outstanding

Selection Test

GL 11 Plus

Wirral Grammar School for Girls’s Key Dates and Application Information

Here are the relevant dates for admission to Wirral Grammar School for Girls.

Entry Exam Registration

May 2022

Entry Exam Date

19th September 2022

Entry Exam Results Date

21st October 2022

Common Application form (CAF) Deadline

31st October 2022

Application Documents for Wirral Grammar School for Girls

The following links are for key resources that will help you decide if you want to apply for Wirral Grammar School for Girls.

Wirral Grammar School for Girls Admissions Policy 2023-2024

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Secondary Preference Form from the Wirral County Council

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Familiarisation Materials

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Wirral Catchment Area Finder

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Wirral Grammar School for Girls Exam Format

Wirral Grammar School for Girls uses the Wirral Admissions Test that is common to most grammar schools in Wirral. The provider of the tests is Gl Assessments. Wirral’s Children and Young People Department should be contacted to obtain Familiarisation material. 

The Wirral Grammar School for Girls Entry Exam: Overview

The Wirral Admissions Test is made up of two GL made up of Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Mathematics questions. Both tests will contain only multiple choice questions. Each test will take an hour.

Two Papers

Each 1 Hour, Each on Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning

GL 11 Plus Assessment Criteria

English Maths Verbal Reasoning Non-Verbal Reasoning Additional

Pass Mark

The pass mark for Wirral Grammar School for Girls is a standardised score of 236. The test results are added together and adjusted to account for factors such as age difference.

Pass Mark

The pass mark for Wirral Grammar School for Girls is a standardised score of 236. The test results are added together and adjusted to account for factors such as age difference.

Catchment Area

Priority of places will be based on distance from the school, with those living closest to the school having the greatest priority.

Additional Eligibility

  • Girls who are, or have been, in Public Care
  • Girls with a valid medical reason
  • Girls of staff members at Wirral Grammar School for Girls
  • Siblings of children currently attending Wirral Grammar School for Girls

Wirral Grammar School for Girls FAQs

Wirral Grammar School for Girls has a pass mark of 236.

Wirral Grammar School for Girls’ 11 Plus exam consists of two Gl tests, with questions on Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, and Maths. Each test will take 1 hour, and is made up of multiple questions.

Wirral Grammar School for Girls’ 11 Plus entry exam uses GL exams, which can be found on the GL Assessment website. 

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