West Kirby School and College Catchment Area
West Kirby School and College is a non-maintained special not applicable school in Wirral , serving pupils aged 5-19, with 110 pupils, and a capacity of 115 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
5-19
Age range
110
Pupils
115
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2013
West Kirby School and College Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for West Kirby School and College?
The catchment area for West Kirby School and College is the geographic zone Wirral uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Wirral publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for West Kirby School and College is set by Wirral and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Wirral before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Wirral catchment area documents →West Kirby School and College: 115 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity
West Kirby School and College has a published admission number of 115 places. 110 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 115, Wirral's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 31.8% of pupils at West Kirby School and College are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Wirral.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Wirral publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Wirral school admissions →
West Kirby School and College: School Information
- Full address
- Meols Drive, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 5DH
- Local authority
- Wirral
- School type
- Non-maintained special school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 5-19 years
- Free school meals
- 31.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 105137
Other Not applicable Schools in Wirral
If West Kirby School and College is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Wirral are the next closest alternatives.
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Meadowside School Catchment Area
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Stanley School Catchment Area
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Wirral Hospitals' School Catchment Area
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Orrets Meadow School Catchment Area
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Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to West Kirby School and College by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: West Kirby School and College
What is the catchment area for West Kirby School and College? ▾
The catchment area for West Kirby School and College is the geographic zone Wirral uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Wirral publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is West Kirby School and College oversubscribed? ▾
West Kirby School and College is operating close to its capacity of 115 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for West Kirby School and College? ▾
Admission to West Kirby School and College is managed by Wirral. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does West Kirby School and College cover? ▾
West Kirby School and College is a not applicable school in Wirral, serving pupils aged 5-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for West Kirby School and College? ▾
West Kirby School and College was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.