About the school
All students joining Year 7 need to pass the 11+, which is taken in Year 6 and administered by Wirral Local Authority. The school states that test assessments are provided by Quest Assessments and taken at one of the grammar schools in Wirral.
| School type | Grammar · Girls |
|---|---|
| Headteacher | Mr S Clarke |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: Prospective families are welcome to visit during the normal school day, and the school holds regular open tours bookable online.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Consortium | Wirral Consortium |
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
📄 Free West Kirby Grammar School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
|---|---|
| Detail | The page states that both local students and those living outside the area can take the tests, and says students regularly apply from the Wirral, Chester, North Wales, Liverpool, Warrington and beyond. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
The Assessment Request Form deadline is 31 May of Year 5, and the form is available from 1 May. Following the results of the 11+, parents must submit their local authority preference form by 31 October of Year 6.
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