West Kirby School and College
Non-maintained special school · Ages 5–19 · Wirral
West Kirby School and College is a special school in Wirral for ages 5–19. Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Outstanding, from the inspection on 9 December 2021.
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Key facts
- Address
- Meols Drive, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 5DH
- Type
- Non-maintained special school
- Ages
- 5–19
- Council
- Wirral
- Pupils on roll
- 115 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 39.1% of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Outstanding Inspected 9 December 2021
Strengths
- “Pupils thrive at West Kirby School and College.”
- “Staff welcome them warmly and help them to quickly feel part of the school community.”
- “As a result, pupils feel safe, valued and included.”
To improve
- “However, some variation exists between subjects and year groups.”
- “When bullying occurs, some pupils feel that it is not dealt with quickly enough.”
- “Leaders manage bullying concerns well, although they recognise they need to communicate actions more clearly to pupils.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 8 September 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 8% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 16.7 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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