Wirral has a range of excellent secondary schools, but every parent wants their little one to go to the best ‘big school’ they can. So when they pick their top three preferences for the new academic year, it can make finding out on March 1 a momentous day.
Below, we’ve listed all the secondary schools in Wirral which have received ‘outstanding’ or ‘good’ Ofsted ratings to see if your school ranks among the best and how it compares to other schools.
Osted is the regulatory body responsible for visiting schools across the country and grading them on a four-point scale. At the bottom of the scale is ‘inadequate’, followed by ‘requires improvement’, ‘good’ and ‘outstanding’.
Grades are based on overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviours and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.
We have compiled a list of secondary schools to receive the highest rankings*, up to March 2023. Did your child’s school make the list?
17. The Oldershaw School - Good
Published in May 2022, the Ofsted report for The Oldershaw School states: “The Oldershaw School is a community founded on kindness to others. Pupils, and students in the sixth form, told inspectors that they feel happy and safe at school. They are friendly and courteous, showing respect to others. Parents and carers are also supportive of the school.” | Image: Google Photo: Google Street View
18. The Observatory School - Good
Published in April 2018, the Ofsted report for The Observatory School reads: “Following my visit to the school on 14 March 2018 with Ofsted Inspector Nell Banfield, I write on behalf of Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills to report the inspection findings. The visit was the first short inspection carried out since the school was judged to be good in November 2012. This school continues to be good. The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection.” | Google Photo: Google Street View
19. Weatherhead High School - Good
Published in January 2023, the Ofsted report for Weatherhead High School states: “Weatherhead High School is a happy and friendly learning community. Pupils, students in the sixth form and staff are proud to belong to this school. Relationships between staff and pupils are strong. Leaders have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour. Pupils easily live up to these expectations. They are respectful towards staff and to each other. The atmosphere throughout the school is calm and orderly. Pupils self-regulate their behaviour well." | Image: Google Photo: Google Street View
20. West Kirby Grammar School - Good
Published in December 2022, the Ofsted report for West Kirby Grammar School reads: “At West Kirby Grammar School, pupils, and students in the sixth form, thrive. They are confident and articulate with a fervour for learning. Pupils and students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), strive to live up to leaders’ high expectations of them. Pupils and students enjoy strong academic success." | Google Photo: Google Street View