Wirral Grammar School Directory
Wirral Grammar SchoolsComplete 11 Plus Guide.
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.
6
Grammar Schools
1,036
Year 7 Places
4
Areas
236
Qualifying Score
About the Wirral 11+
Three Testing Routes
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.
Exam Board
236 Qualifying Score
- 6 Grammar Schools
- 1,036 Year 7 Places
- 4 Areas
2027 entry · verified August 2026
Wirral Admissions Test key dates
The Wirral Admissions Test is a single test covering the borough's selective schools. The registration window is short — one month — and closes in May.
Registration
1 – 31 May 2026
A one-month window. Must be completed before 31 May.
Test date
15 Sept 2026
Tuesday.
Apply by
31 Oct 2026
National deadline.
School Directory
All Wirral Grammar Schools
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.
West Kirby
2 SchoolsCalday Grange Grammar School
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.
- Address
- Grammar School Lane, West Kirby, CH48 8GG
- Year 7 Places
- ~210 places
- Test
- Wirral Consortium (VR, NVR, Maths)
West Kirby Grammar School
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.
- Address
- Graham Road, West Kirby, CH48 5DP
- Year 7 Places
- ~180 places
- Test
- Wirral Consortium (VR, NVR, Maths)
Bebington
2 SchoolsWirral Grammar School for Boys
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.
- Address
- Cross Lane, Bebington, CH63 3AQ
- Year 7 Places
- ~170 places
- Test
- Wirral Consortium (VR, NVR, Maths)
Wirral Grammar School for Girls
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.
- Address
- Heath Road, Bebington, CH63 3AF
- Year 7 Places
- ~180 places
- Test
- Wirral Consortium (VR, NVR, Maths)
Birkenhead
1 SchoolSt Anselm's College
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.
- Address
- Manor Hill, Birkenhead, CH43 1UQ
- Year 7 Places
- ~140 places
- Test
- Own exam (English, Maths, VR)
Upton
1 SchoolUpton Hall School FCJ
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.
- Address
- Saughall Massie Lane, Upton, Birkenhead, CH49 6LJ
- Year 7 Places
- ~156 places
- Test
- Own exam (Verbal Reasoning)
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Wirral 11 Plus Questions
The Wirral Admissions Test (used by Calday Grange, West Kirby Grammar, Wirral Grammar for Boys, and Wirral Grammar for Girls) consists of two multiple-choice papers set by GL Assessment, each lasting approximately 50 minutes. The papers cover Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning (including Spatial Reasoning), and Mathematics. Children mark answers on a separate answer sheet.
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