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.

Wirral has 19 secondary schools, of which 2 (11%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 14 rated Good — 84% of secondary schools in Wirral are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Wirral Grammar School for Girls currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Wirral follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

19
Total schools
2
Outstanding
11%
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 97 View school
🥈 Upton Hall School FCJ
Secondary
 Outstanding 92 View school
🥉 West Kirby Grammar School
Secondary
 Good 90 View school
4. Calday Grange Grammar School
Secondary
 Good 87 View school
5. Wirral Grammar School for Boys
Secondary
 Good 84 View school
6. South Wirral High School
Secondary
 Good 80 View school
7. St Anselm's College
Secondary
 Good 74 View school
8. Pensby High School
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
9. Weatherhead High School
Secondary
 Good 55 View school
10. Ridgeway High School
Secondary
 Good 52 View school
11. Prenton High School for Girls
Secondary
 Good 51 View school
12. Hilbre High School
Secondary
 Good 51 View school
13. St John Plessington Catholic College
Secondary
 Good 49 View school
14. Co-op Academy Bebington
Secondary
 Good 49 View school
15. Birkenhead Park School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 42 View school
16. The Mosslands School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 36 View school
17. Woodchurch High School
Secondary
 Good 35 View school
18. St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 34 View school
19. The Oldershaw School
Secondary
 Good 25 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 2 (11%) 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?
11% of secondary schools in Wirral are rated Outstanding and 74% 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.