Wirral Grammar School for Girls 11+
Crucial 11+ info, past 11+ papers and practice 11+ papers for Wirral Grammar School for Girls.
How to get into Wirral Grammar School for Girls
Wirral Grammar School for Girls is a selective secondary school in Wirral. To get into Wirral Grammar School for Girls children need to pass the school's 11+ entrance test. Here is the step-by-step guide to getting your child into Wirral Grammar School for Girls with all the important information you need to know.
Admission Requirements
Children born between 1st September 2014 and 31st August 2015 are eligible for Year 7 entry in September 2026 (see key dates). The school admits 180 girls annually [1].
All students joining Year 7 need to pass the 11+ examination, which is taken in Year 6 and administered by Wirral Local Authority. Wirral Grammar School for Girls does not have a formal catchment area [1].
- Only girls who attain the required standard in the selection arrangements will be eligible for admission
- Children who live closest to the school are prioritised for places when oversubscribed
- All students, both local and those living outside the area, take tests at one of the Grammar schools based in Wirral
- Contact details available in the school information section
Application Process
An Assessment Request Form must be completed with the deadline of 31st May of Year 5 (see key dates). The form is available from 1st May online at the Wirral Council school admissions website.
The secondary school common application form must be submitted by 31st October (see key dates). Families need to place Wirral Grammar School for Girls as their first preference on their home Local Authority admissions form [1].
- Registration for the Wirral Admissions Test opens on 1st May 2025 and closes on 31st May 2025
- Special access arrangements should be indicated on the form if required
- Grammar schools prioritise children who achieve qualifying scores and receive free school meals
- Families are notified of secondary school choices on 1st March (see key dates)
- For families living outside Wirral Borough Council, applications must be made through their home Local Authority
Examination Details
The school uses the Wirral Admissions Test, which is shared by four non-Catholic grammar schools in Wirral. Children only need to take the test once to apply to any of these schools.
Children take the Wirral 11+ in September 2025 and receive results by 21st October 2025 (see key dates). The test consists of two papers taken on the same day, supplied by GL Assessment.
- All questions are multiple-choice format
- Each paper covers verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, and mathematics
- Children receive question booklets and separate answer sheets
- Answer sheets are marked electronically
- Marks are age-standardised to ensure younger children are not disadvantaged
Oversubscription Criteria
Passing the 11+ does not guarantee allocation to preferred schools, as many grammar schools are oversubscribed. If more eligible children apply than the 180 places available, the school uses oversubscription criteria [1].
Places are prioritised for eligible children in this order: looked after children and previously looked after children. Children with valid medical or social reasons to attend the school receive priority.
- Up to 15 places for children receiving free school meals, ranked by shortest walking distance
- Children who have siblings at the school at time of admission
- Girls who live closer to the school receive priority
- Distance measured from child's home to nearest school gate via shortest road route
Preparation Guidance
Building a good knowledge base before the 11+ is important. Using a 'little and often' approach is key as brains encode information more effectively with smaller chunks.
Child psychologists recommend regular study sessions of 20-30 minutes for children aged 10-11. Regular reading helps build skills for analysing and interpreting written information.
- Start preparation early with consistent daily practice sessions
- Speak to child's teacher first as grammar schools select children working towards top of year group
- Focus on verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, and mathematics
- Use age-appropriate practice materials and mock tests
- Practice materials available through practice papers section
- Consider professional support through 11+ tutoring guidance
- Target standardised score of 236 or 80%+ in practice tests
Practical Advice
Proof of identity is required on test day with completed identity form. If children are unwell on assessment day, email secondaryplaces@wirral.gov.uk for alternative arrangements.
Families should visit the school at open events to ask questions about admissions and educational provision. Children achieving the grammar standard but allocated elsewhere may have made that school a higher preference or the school may be full.
- Arrive early on test day with required identification documents
- Ensure children are well-rested and have eaten properly before the examination
- Consider backup options among other Wirral grammar schools and local comprehensive schools
- Understand that distance from school significantly affects admission chances
- Appeal procedures are coordinated by Wirral Borough Council if unsuccessful
- Contact details and specific guidance available in school information section
- Welcome Evening arrangements provided for successful families in Summer Term
Wirral 11+ Information
In order to get into Wirral Grammar School for Girls, children need to pass the Wirral 11+. This 11+ test is written by GL Assessment for use by the school's admissions process.
Wirral 11+ Subjects & Structure
The Wirral 11+ requires children to complete tests in the following subjects:
- Verbal reasoning
- Non-verbal reasoning
- Maths
The Wirral Admissions Test is used by Wirral Grammar School for Girls to evaluate the aptitude of prospective students. This assessment comprises two papers that cover a range of subjects, including verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, and mathematics.
The test format is entirely multiple-choice, and children will be provided with separate answer sheets to record their responses. These answer sheets are then electronically marked to ensure accurate and efficient scoring.
The Wirral Admissions Test is designed to identify students who demonstrate the necessary skills and potential to thrive in the academically challenging environment of Wirral Grammar School for Girls.
Other Schools using Wirral 11+
As well as Wirral Grammar School for Girls, several other schools also use Wirral 11+. These are:
Wirral 11+ Marking Process
The reality of 11+ tests, selective education and academic institutions such as Wirral Grammar School for Girls is that only children with particularly high marks are admitted. Hence why it is important that children perform well in their 11+ papers.
Different schools (and different 11+ tests) have different marking processes. Some tests are marked in person, some remotely, while others utilise computer-based optical recognition technologies for quickly marking multiple-choice answer sheets.
Many 11+ tests are age-standardised to ensure younger children are not disadvantaged (i.e. their marks may be moderated depending on the month in which they were born). While creative writing papers can be used as tie-breakers, multiple-choice tests in Maths, Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning normally make up the bulk of a child's marks. The specific details and weightings can vary from year to year.
It's worth remembering that once children's 11+ tests are being marked, the admissions process is completely outside of the parents' control. Hence, parents should not worry themselves about whether their child has got a place!
Wirral 11+ Pass Mark
The pass mark for the Wirral 11+ changes every year and isn't generally made public knowledge. This is due to the academic strength of the children taking the test varying and how challenging the test ends up being (as well as plenty of other smaller variables).
Hence, as a vague rule-of-thumb, it's recommended that children aim for roughly 75-80% in their practice tests. Whilst this won't guarantee them a place at Wirral Grammar School for Girls, it's a ballpark exam result figure for successful candidates.
Key Dates for the Wirral Grammar School for Girls 11+ Entrance Tests
Here are all the important dates for the 11+ tests (to get into Wirral Grammar School for Girls) as well as other relevant dates.
| Date | Event | Calendar Link |
|---|---|---|
| 01/05/2025 | Registration Opens For The Wirral Admissions Test | Add Dates to Calendar |
| 31/05/2025 | Registration Closes For The Wirral Admissions Test | |
| Early September | Wirral Admissions Test | |
| Late October | Parents Receive Outcome Of Wirral Admissions Test | |
| Late October | Secondary School Applications Close | |
| 02/03/2026 | Secondary School National Offers Day |
Although the utmost care has been taken to gather these dates, parents should treat them as a guide and check with Wirral Grammar School for Girls as they may well change.
11+ Tutor for Wirral Grammar School for Girls
As the Wirral 11+ entrance process is particularly gruelling, we would highly recommend using an 11+ private tutor.
Why use a private 11+ tutor?
Personal tutors have the experience and expertise to help children pass their 11+ exams. They know the requirements of the GL Assessment 11+ tests inside-out and can provide tailored support to give children the best possible chance of success. It's also important to bear in mind that plenty of other children will be using private tutors too.
11+ tutors don't need to be face-to-face, plenty of children use online 11+ tutors.
11+ tutors can also provide regular progress reports and feedback, helping parents to monitor their child's progress and make any necessary adjustments to their preparation.
Most importantly, using an 11+ tutor helps ensure that the preparation work gets done!
Private 11+ Tutors for the Wirral Grammar School for Girls 11+ Tests
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11+ Past Papers for Wirral Grammar School for Girls
Here are all available past 11+ papers for Wirral Grammar School for Girls. Please note that this may include 11+ past papers, past familiarisation booklets, past practice materials published by third parties and past 11+ exam guides written by the school. These materials are provided 'as-is' and may no longer reflect the subjects, format, structure or exam board that Wirral Grammar School for Girls currently uses.
The exam board (or test supplier) that Wirral Grammar School for Girls chooses to use for their 11+ entrance tests can change and we encourage you to check directly with the school.
As well as these past 11+ papers, you may find our extensive collection of 11+ practice papers helpful for your child's preparation.
| Exam Board | Subject | 11+ Past Paper |
|---|---|---|
| CEM* Now use GL Assessment | Mixed |
11+ Practice Papers for Wirral Grammar School for Girls
Here are some superb free 11+ practice papers that children can download and use to help prepare for the Wirral 11+ Ensure you double-check with Wirral Grammar School for Girls which subjects and topics your child's 11+ tests are in to ensure you prepare for the right tests.
This is just a sample of our extensive collection of 11+ practice papers. Please click here to see the full collection.
11+ Practice Papers for Wirral Grammar School for Girls by Bond
These Free GL 11+ Practice Papers were published by Bond and cover and cover all the main 11+ subjects: English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. As such they are very helpful for children hoping to pass the Wirral 11+ to get into Wirral Grammar School for Girls.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | English | ||
| GL Assessment | Maths | ||
| GL Assessment | Non-Verbal Reasoning | ||
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | ||
| GL Assessment | Mixed |
11+ Practice Papers for Wirral Grammar School for Girls by GL Assessment
These Free GL 11+ Practice Papers were published by GL Assessment themselves. As with the Bond papers, they cover all the main 11+ subjects: English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. They remain useful and we encourage parents to download and use them with their children to help them get into Wirral Grammar School for Girls.
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | English | |||
| GL Assessment | Maths | |||
| GL Assessment | Non-Verbal Reasoning | |||
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | |||
| GL Assessment | Mixed |
11+ Practice Papers for Wirral Grammar School for Girls by Exam Ninja
These Free 11+ Practice Tests by Exam Ninja are extremely useful. They are straight-forward 10-question tests in Maths and English, following the same GL Assessment style (and multiple-choice format) as the Wirral 11+.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Maths | ||
| GL Assessment | English |
11+ Practice Papers for Wirral Grammar School for Girls by Owl Tutors
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published by Owl Tutors. These too are written in a GL Assessment style and make useful practice for children hoping to get into Wirral Grammar School for Girls.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | English | ||
| GL Assessment | Writing | ||
| GL Assessment | Maths | ||
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Wirral Grammar School for Girls by CGP
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published by CGP and we thank them for granting us permission to distribute them. As with the Bond, GL Assessment and Exam Ninja papers, they're written for the GL Assessment style, in multiple-choice format and are helpful for children hoping to pass their 11+ tests and get into Wirral Grammar School for Girls.
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Maths | |||
| GL Assessment | English | |||
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | |||
| GL Assessment | Non-Verbal Reasoning |
These Free CEM 11+ Practice Papers were published by CGP and we thank them for granting us permission to distribute them. If Wirral Grammar School for Girls ever used them then they don't anymore as grammar schools no longer use CEM for any of their 11+ entrance tests. However, as a general practice tool these 11+ tests remain useful.
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEM | Maths | |||
| CEM | Verbal Reasoning | |||
| CEM | Non-Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Wirral Grammar School for Girls by 11+ For You
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published some time ago by "11+ For You".
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Wirral Grammar School for Girls by Examberry
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published some time ago by "Examberry".
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Non-Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Wirral Grammar School for Girls by Independent Junction
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published some time ago by Independent Junction.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Wirral Grammar School for Girls by IPS
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published some time ago by IPS (Internet Primary School Ltd).
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | |||
| GL Assessment | Maths |
11+ Practice Papers for Wirral Grammar School for Girls by Schofield & Sims
These 11+ practice papers were published by Schofield & Sims, a large UK educational publisher.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | ||
| GL Assessment | Maths |
School Information
Below you will find further information about Wirral Grammar School for Girls together with their admissions contact details.
| Address | Wirral Grammar School for Girls, Heath Road, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside CH63 3AF |
|---|---|
| School Website | https://www.wirralgirls.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01516448282 |
| Email Address | schooladmissions@wirral.gov.uk |
| Gender | Girls only |
| Total Year 7 Places | 180 |
| Total Pupils (Girls/Boys) | 1193 (1193 Girls / 0 Boys) |
| Headteacher | Mrs Jennifer Ogunmyiwa |
Wirral Grammar School for Girls is a girls only school. It is also an academy, meaning the school is run independently by a trust or sponsor and is directly funded by the central government (not the local authority).
In total 1,193 pupils attend Wirral Grammar School for Girls and it's led by the Headteacher, Mrs Jennifer Ogunmyiwa.
Wirral Grammar School for Girls Location
Below you will find a map showing the school's location:
Ofsted Information
Wirral Grammar School for Girls was last inspected by Ofsted on 06/12/2022 and the inspection only lasted one day. Ofsted published their report on 30/01/2023, declaring that the school was 'Outstanding'. This information is summarised in the table below along with a link to the full report.
Last Ofsted Report Data
| Date Inspected | Inspection Duration (Days) | Reporting Date | Rating | Full Report | 06/12/2022 | 1 | 30/01/2023 | Outstanding | Full Report |
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Ofsted Report Summary
Wirral Grammar School for Girls was inspected by Ofsted on 30/01/2023 and received an Outstanding rating in all areas. The school demonstrated exceptional performance in the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth form provision.
The inspection, which took place on 6 December 2022, revealed that Wirral Grammar School for Girls provides an outstanding educational experience for its students. The school's commitment to academic excellence, positive student behaviour, and comprehensive personal development opportunities were highly commended by the inspectors.
The Outstanding rating across all categories is a testament to the school's dedicated staff, effective leadership, and the students' exemplary conduct and achievements. Wirral Grammar School for Girls has set a high standard for educational institutions in the region and continues to provide an exceptional learning environment for its students.
GCSE & A-Level Subjects
Below you will find a complete list of GCSE and A-Level subjects offered to pupils at Wirral Grammar School for Girls for the 2022-23 academic year.
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| A-Level Subjects Offered |
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GCSE & A-Level Performance
Below are the individual GCSE and A-Level performance tables for Wirral Grammar School for Girls per subject. Note that this may include children taking GCSEs early (e.g. taking a language GCSE in Year 10) or indeed a child in Year 12 retaking a GCSE.
GCSE Results Information (2022-23)
| Subject | Total Pupils | Grades Achieved | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ||
| Art & Design (Fine Art) | 43 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | 12 | 7 | 18 |
| Biology | 137 | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | 13 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 35 |
| Business Studies:Single | 97 | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 22 | 27 |
| Chemistry | 136 | 2 | - | - | 2 | 11 | 13 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 22 |
| Computer Studies/Computing | 43 | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 5 |
| Design & Technology | 47 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 15 |
| Dance | 19 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| English Language | 182 | - | - | - | - | 4 | 20 | 51 | 49 | 38 | 20 |
| English Literature | 182 | - | - | - | 4 | 3 | 30 | 42 | 47 | 31 | 25 |
| D&T Food Technology | 30 | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 3 |
| French | 71 | - | - | - | 5 | 6 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 10 |
| Geography | 49 | - | - | - | 1 | - | 4 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 14 |
| German | 13 | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | - |
| History | 110 | - | - | - | 6 | 6 | 7 | 21 | 29 | 26 | 15 |
| Mathematics | 183 | - | - | - | 1 | 12 | 38 | 40 | 37 | 28 | 27 |
| Music | 17 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| Physics | 136 | 7 | - | - | 2 | 6 | 22 | 28 | 18 | 32 | 21 |
| Religious Studies | 78 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 9 | 17 | 22 | 27 |
| Spanish | 94 | - | - | - | 4 | 8 | 21 | 14 | 23 | 11 | 13 |
| Drama & Theatre Studies | 22 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| Physical Education/Sports Studies | 28 | - | - | - | 1 | - | 4 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Science: Double Award | 45 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
A-Level Results Information (2022-23)
| Subject | Total Pupils | Grades Achieved | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U | E | D | C | B | A | A* | |||||
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 8 | - | - | - | - | 4 | 4 | - | |||
| Biology | 73 | - | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 8 | |||
| Business Studies:Single | 20 | - | - | 2 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 1 | |||
| Chemistry | 50 | - | 5 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 10 | 3 | |||
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 9 | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | |||
| Design and Technology (Textiles Technology) | 9 | - | - | - | 2 | 4 | 3 | - | |||
| English Language | 17 | - | - | - | 5 | 11 | 1 | - | |||
| English Literature | 19 | - | - | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | |||
| Geography | 18 | - | - | 2 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 1 | |||
| History | 14 | - | - | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | - | |||
| Law | 12 | - | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | - | |||
| Mathematics | 28 | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 6 | |||
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 17 | - | - | 2 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | |||
| Physics | 27 | - | 3 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 1 | |||
| Psychology | 34 | - | 4 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 2 | |||
| Religious Studies | 14 | - | - | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | |||
| Sociology | 20 | - | - | 2 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Spanish | 7 | - | - | 2 | 1 | 3 | - | 1 | |||
FAQ
Is Wirral Grammar School for Girls hard to get into?
Yes, Wirral Grammar School for Girls is hard to get into! Children need to pass their challenging 11+ entrance test (with a high pass mark) and there's tough competition with many other children trying to get a place for Year 7.
Is Wirral Grammar School for Girls a private school?
No, Wirral Grammar School for Girls is one of the few remaining academically selective, state-funded grammar schools left in England.
Is Wirral Grammar School for Girls free?
Yes, Wirral Grammar School for Girls is free, there are no school fees. Thus, sending your child to Wirral Grammar School for Girls won't cost you any money.
How do I get my child into Wirral Grammar School for Girls?
You need to apply to take the school's 11+ test. Contact Wirral Grammar School for Girls for how up to date information on how to apply (it may be automatic or it may require some forms to be filled in). More information on their 11+ entrance test can be found here.
Is Wirral Grammar School for Girls a girls-only school?
Yes, Wirral Grammar School for Girls is a girls-only school.
