Wirral Grammar School for Girls

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 December 2022

At Wirral Grammar School for Girls, pupils and students thrive. They feel an immense sense of pride in belonging to a warm and welcoming school community. Pupils and students embrace the high expectations that leaders have of them, and they flourish both personally and academically. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve remarkably well. Pupils and students are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage in their education, employment and/or training. Pupils and students behave impeccably. They are extremely courteous, polite and helpful to others. For instance, they engage confidently and maturely with visitors to the school. They do this with humility. Pupils and students value the sense of togetherness in the school. Older pupils and students support their younger peers. For example, they keenly lead clubs, act as mentors and run tutoring sessions. Kindness permeates the school. This helps pupils to feel safe. When incidents of bullying occur, leaders deal with these quickly and effectively. There is an impressive range of extra-curricular opportunities available. All pupils and students benefit from these. For instance, pupils can enjoy activities such as robot Olympics, jazz ensemble and 'ready, steady, cook'. In the sixth form, enrichment activities enhance the taught curriculum, with opportunities such as first- aid training and interior design clubs.

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