West Kirby School and College is a sixth form special school in Wirral, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this special school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, West Kirby School and College has a Progress 8 score of -0.82 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 11.2, 0% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has 30% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 14.9%.
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West Kirby School and College has a Progress 8 score of -0.82, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 11.2. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
West Kirby School and College has an overall absence rate of 14.9%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
30% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
West Kirby School and College was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in December 2021 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, West Kirby School and College is overdue for reinspection.
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While West Kirby School and College's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
55/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
18/mo
33% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 5.3 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 4.9
Bus Stops
22
Within 500m
Nearest Station
West Kirby Rail Station
0.2km away · 2 stations nearby
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Wirral area
This inspection was 4 years ago. Schools are typically re-inspected every 4 years — this rating may no longer reflect the current school.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.