The list includes Wirral Grammar School and Upton Hall School FCJ.
GCSE students across the country will find out their results on Thursday (August 24), receiving grades ranging from 9 to 1, with 9 being the highest.
For some, results day will mark the end of the secondary school, as they prepare to begin college in just a few weeks.
Other children are gearing up to begin secondary school in September, with many joining ‘big schools’ across Wirral. But which local schools have impressed Ofsted inspectors?
Below is a list of all the Wirral secondary schools to be rated as ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ by inspectors*, in alphabetical order. Did your child’s school make the list?
*Please note, some schools listed have not had an inspection for several years.
Other children are gearing up to begin secondary school in September, with many joining ‘big schools’ across Wirral. But which local schools have impressed Ofsted inspectors?
5. Foxfield School - Good
Published in May 2023, the Ofsted report for Foxfield School reads: “Pupils who come to Foxfield School have a wide range of needs and difficulties. Leaders have high expectations that all pupils will try their hardest to learn well and build up what they know and can do. Pupils fulfil these expectations. They typically improve in their learning and development during their time in the school. Staff provide effective support which closely matches pupils’ needs. This support helps pupils to achieve well." Photo: Google Street View
6. Hilbre High School - Good
Published in December 2021, the Ofsted report for Hilbre High School reads: “Pupils and students at Hilbre High School look out for and support each other. They have positive and mature relationships with each other and with staff. Pupils feel safe at the school. They said that they are well educated about staying safe. Pupils trust staff. They are confident to turn to staff if they need extra help or support. Staff have consistently high expectations of pupils. Most pupils learn well in their lessons. They gain a good understanding of a range of subjects and the wider world." Photo: Google Street View
7. Kilgarth School - Outstanding
Published in April 2019, the Ofsted report for Kilgarth School reads: “ Following my visit to the school on 12 March 2019 with Ian Hardman, Her Majesty’s Inspector, 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 Kilgarth School was judged to be outstanding in March 2015. This school continues to be outstanding. The leadership team has maintained the outstanding quality of education in the school since the last inspection." Photo: Google Street View
8. Upton Hall School FCJ - Outstanding
Published in September 2022, the Ofsted report for Upton Hall School FCJ states: “Upton Hall School FCJ is a school where pupils are inspired to succeed in all that they do. Leaders and staff have created an environment where pupils and students thrive. Leaders have the highest expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils, and students in the sixth form, benefit from a broad, rich and ambitious curriculum that prepares them exceptionally well for the next stage of their education."
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