West Kirby School and College

  • Special
  • Other
  • Ages 5 to 19
Ofsted: Outstanding

Meols Drive, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 5DHOpen in maps

West Kirby School and College is a special school in Wirral for ages 5 to 19. It is one of the 135 schools in Wirral. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 29 January 2013, report published 20 February 2013

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

13 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score16.7

16.7, 29.4 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths7.7%

7.7%, 37.7 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths15.4%

15.4%, 49.4 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc0%

0%, 40.5 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score1.37

1.37, 2.72 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

115 pupils on roll, with places for 115

Eligible for free school meals39.1%

39.1%, 12.6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0%

0%, 21.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near West Kirby School and College

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Hayfield School4 milesOfsted: Good0% met the expected standard
Gilbrook School4 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding0% met the expected standard
Orrets Meadow School4 milesOfsted: OutstandingNot published
Meadowside School4 milesOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 0.3
Clare Mount Specialist Sports College4 milesReport card: Strong standard to exceptionalAttainment 8: 19.8

School details

School type
Non-maintained special school
Sector
Other
Age range
5 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mr Richard Hicks
Phone
01516323201
Website
wkrs.co.uk
Address
Meols Drive, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 5DH
Local authority
Wirral
URN
105137

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.