Kilgarth School
Cavendish Street, Birkenhead, CH41 8BAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kilgarth School is a special school in Birkenhead for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 135 schools in Wirral. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 March 2015, report published 21 April 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 November 2024
Kilgarth School provides a calm and welcoming environment for pupils to learn in. Despite the considerable barriers that pupils have faced before joining the school, they quickly settle when they get here. Pupils develop nurturing and trusting relationships with staff, who help them to understand their own emotions and behaviour. This helps pupils to feel comfortable, happy and safe in the school community. The school has the highest aspirations for pupils' academic and social success. Through a thoughtfully designed curriculum, pupils take qualifications in subjects that are tailored skilfully to their aspirations and ambitions. For example, a rich vocational offer is available for pupils that includes construction, mechanics and catering. Pupils, all of whom have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve exceptionally well. Staff treat pupils respectfully and with kindness. They know each pupil extremely well. This contributes significantly to pupils' growing self-esteem and to their confidence. Classrooms are typically purposeful. Across the school, pupils behave exceptionally well. The school provides pupils with the tools that they need to succeed in life. Opportunities to strengthen pupils' resilience and social skills are wide-ranging. For example, pupils relish rock climbing, fishing and competing against other schools in sports tournaments.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
12 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
63 pupils on roll, with places for 55
Schools near Kilgarth School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMPACT Northwest Schools | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 10.0 |
| Edstart Schools Wirral | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| The Observatory School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 5.9 |
| Wirral Wrap | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Horizons Independent School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community special school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Boys
- Headteacher
- Ms Jane Westlake
- Phone
- 01516528071
- Address
- Cavendish Street, Birkenhead, CH41 8BA
- Local authority
- Wirral
- URN
- 105130
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.