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Wirral Grammar School for Girls Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Wirral Grammar School for Girls is an academy converter secondary school in Wirral , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1194 pupils, and a capacity of 1207 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-18

Age range

1,194

Pupils

1,207

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2022

Wirral Grammar School for Girls Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Wirral Grammar School for Girls?

The catchment area for Wirral Grammar School for Girls is the geographic zone Wirral uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Wirral publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to Wirral Grammar School for Girls is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Wirral may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Wirral before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Wirral Grammar School for Girls: 1207 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity

Wirral Grammar School for Girls has a published admission number of 1207 places. 1194 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1207, 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. 9.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of 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 →

Wirral Grammar School for Girls: School Information

Full address
Heath Road, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 3AF
Local authority
Wirral
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Selective
Free school meals
9.1% of pupils
DfE URN
137171

Other Secondary Schools in Wirral

If Wirral Grammar School for Girls is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Wirral are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Wirral Grammar School for Girls 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Wirral Grammar School for Girls

What is the catchment area for Wirral Grammar School for Girls?

The catchment area for Wirral Grammar School for Girls is the geographic zone Wirral uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Wirral publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Wirral Grammar School for Girls oversubscribed?

Wirral Grammar School for Girls is operating close to its capacity of 1207 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Wirral Grammar School for Girls?

Wirral Grammar School for Girls is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Wirral publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Wirral Grammar School for Girls cover?

Wirral Grammar School for Girls is a secondary school in Wirral, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Wirral Grammar School for Girls?

Wirral Grammar School for Girls was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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