Complete list of all 6 selective grammar schools across the Wirral. School details, 11 Plus test information for the consortium and faith schools, addresses, entry requirements, and preparation advice.
The Wirral has 6 grammar schools — 4 non-denominational schools sharing the Wirral Admissions Test (GL Assessment consortium) and 2 Catholic schools running their own entrance exams. Children can sit tests for multiple routes as dates allow.
The consortium test uses GL Assessment covering Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal/Spatial Reasoning, and Mathematics across two multiple-choice papers. The qualifying score is 236+ (combined standardised score). Catholic schools — St Anselm's College and Upton Hall School FCJ — set their own written papers independently.
Every selective grammar school in the Wirral, grouped by area. Includes addresses, Year 7 intake numbers, test routes, and key information for 11 Plus families.
Founded in 1636 by local landowner William Glegg, the oldest surviving grammar school on the Wirral. Non-denominational with extensive sports facilities including a swimming pool, sports hall, fitness suite, and the nearby Glasspool Field with rugby pitches, cricket ground, athletics facilities, and artificial turf hockey pitch. Girls admitted to sixth form since 1985. The largest PAN of any Wirral grammar at 210 places.
Founded in 1913, a non-denominational girls' grammar school with co-educational sixth form introduced in the 1970s. Celebrated its centenary in 2013 with a concert at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. Notable alumnae include Jan Ravens (Dead Ringers) and Ruth Chapman (founder of Matchesfashion.com). Academy status.
Founded in 1931, situated on a 9.1-acre site west of Port Sunlight. Most famous alumnus is Harold Wilson, former Prime Minister, who was the school's first Head Boy (1932–1934). Other notable alumni include film director Alex Cox and England rugby player Matt Cairns. Non-denominational with academy status.
Founded in 1931, opened on the same date as the boys' school and located next door in Bebington. Designated a "high performing school" by the Specialist Schools Academies Trust. Has received Ofsted Outstanding in every department. Non-denominational with academy status since 2011.
Founded in 1933 by the Congregation of Christian Brothers at the invitation of the Bishop of Shrewsbury. Went independent in 1975 to preserve single-sex status, then re-entered the maintained sector in 1995 — one of the first independents to do so. Highly oversubscribed with over 8 applications per place. Inspired by Blessed Edmund Rice. Sets its own written exam (not multiple choice) covering English, Maths, and Verbal Reasoning. Catholic boys given priority.
The oldest of the Wirral grammar schools, founded in 1849 by the Faithful Companions of Jesus (FCJ). Originally a boarding school at Lingdale House, relocated to Upton Hall in 1863. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2006, 2012, and 2022. Sets its own written Verbal Reasoning exam testing natural ability and understanding. Top 60% of scores meet the "required standard." Catholic girls given priority in oversubscription.
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