Best Secondary Schools in Wirral 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 19 schools across Wirral. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

32%

Outstanding rate

56.9%

Avg KS2 SATs

37.3

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Wirral Grammar School for Girls Secondary	Outstanding	82	View school
🥈	Upton Hall School FCJ Secondary	Outstanding	81	View school
🥉	West Kirby Grammar School Secondary	Outstanding	80	View school
4.	Wirral Grammar School for Boys Secondary	Outstanding	77	View school
5.	Calday Grange Grammar School Secondary	Good	73	View school
6.	St Anselm's College Secondary	Good	61	View school
7.	Weatherhead High School Secondary	Outstanding	58	View school
8.	St John Plessington Catholic College Secondary	Outstanding	53	View school
9.	Pensby High School Secondary	Good	49	View school
10.	Prenton High School for Girls Secondary	Good	46	View school
11.	Woodchurch High School Secondary	Good	45	View school
12.	Hilbre High School Secondary	Good	42	View school
13.	The Mosslands School Secondary	Good	38	View school
14.	The Oldershaw School Secondary	Good	37	View school
15.	Ridgeway High School Secondary	Requires Improvement	35	View school
16.	Birkenhead Park School Secondary	Requires Improvement	35	View school
17.	Co-op Academy Bebington Secondary	Requires Improvement	33	View school
18.	St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	31	View school
19.	South Wirral High School Secondary	Good	23	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Wirral?

There are 19 secondary schools in Wirral, of which 6 (32%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Wirral?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Wirral is Wirral Grammar School for Girls. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Wirral?

Primary and secondary school applications in Wirral are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Wirral council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Wirral?

32% of secondary schools in Wirral are rated Outstanding and 47% are rated Good. 75% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.