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school at “Outstanding”, praising many aspects of the school, however this was in 2008 and so this information is very outdated.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.
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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, BebingtonWirral
Merseyside
CH63 3AF
Contact Information
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)
Total Student Capacity Years 7 to 13 (2022)
Total Students Years 7 to 13 (2022)
Percentage Capacity (2022)
Latest Ofsted Rating (2008)
Selection Test
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
Entry Exam Date
Entry Exam Results Date
Common Application form (CAF) Deadline
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 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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