Establishment West Kirby Grammar School
URN: 137243
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Single-academy trust: WEST KIRBY GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Address
- Graham Road, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 5DP
- Wirral (344)
- Headteacher / Principal
- Mr Simeon Clarke
- Age range Help with age range field Opens a dialog
- 11 to 18
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- School type
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- Single-academy trust
- WEST KIRBY GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Gender of entry
- Girls
- ID
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URN: 137243,
DfE number: 344/4056
UKPRN: 10034842 - Establishment status
- Open
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Telephone
- 01516323449
- Ofsted rating and reports
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- Religious character
- None
- Diocese
- Not applicable
- Religious ethos
- Does not apply
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Nursery provision
- Not applicable
- Official sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- School capacity Help with school capacity field Opens a dialog
- 1283
- Number of pupils
- 1181
- Section 41 approved
- Not applicable
- Open date
- 1 August 2011
- Reason establishment opened
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- Closed date
- Not recorded
- Reason establishment closed
- Not recorded
- Special classes
- No Special Classes
- Number of pupils eligible for free school meals Help with number of pupils eligible for free school meals field Opens a dialog
- 76
- Percentage of children eligible for free school meals Help with percentage of children eligible for free school meals field Opens a dialog
- 8.4%
- Type of SEN provision
- Date last changed / confirmed
- 1 July 2026
- Type of resourced provision
- Not recorded
- Resourced provision number on roll
- Resourced provision capacity
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) unit number on roll
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) unit capacity
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Governance professional - single-academy trust (SAT)
Not recorded
Chair of trustees
| Name | Governance role identifier (GID) | Appointed by | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Elizabeth Davidson | 1823051 | Appointed by GB/board | 28 March 2025 | 27 March 2029 |
Trustees
| Name | Governance role identifier (GID) | Appointed by | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Alexia Attard | 1607429 | Appointed by academy members | 14 July 2022 | 14 July 2030 |
| Mrs Debbie Lidgett | 1607438 | Elected by school staff | 14 July 2022 | 14 July 2030 |
| Mr Robert Heibel | 1607430 | Elected by school staff | 14 July 2022 | 14 July 2030 |
| Mrs Grace He | 1886575 | Elected by parents | 25 June 2026 | 24 June 2030 |
| Mrs Abigail Emma Cowan | 1836971 | Elected by parents | 2 June 2025 | 1 June 2029 |
| Mr Ross Michael Bissette | 1836972 | Elected by parents | 2 June 2025 | 1 June 2029 |
| Dr Alex Owen | 1823052 | Appointed by GB/board | 22 March 2025 | 21 March 2029 |
| Mr Jerry Akehurst | 1760283 | Appointed by GB/board | 19 September 2024 | 18 September 2028 |
| Father Brian Bell | 1648840 | Appointed by GB/board | 5 December 2022 | 5 December 2026 |
| Mrs Heather Clarkson | 1648844 | Appointed by GB/board | 5 December 2022 | 5 December 2026 |
| Mr John Young | 1648849 | Elected by school staff | 5 December 2022 | 5 December 2026 |
| Mr Matthew Woods | 1648847 | Elected by school staff | 5 December 2022 | 5 December 2026 |
| Headteacher Simeon Clarke | 1569076 | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | 1 September 2020 | Not recorded |
Members
| Name | Governance role identifier (GID) | Appointed by | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Debbie Favager | 1762791 | Appointed by GB/board | 1 September 2024 |
| Ms Elizabeth Davidson | 1688697 | Appointed by academy members | 1 September 2023 |
| Mr Kevin Vane | 1886519 | Appointed by academy members | 14 July 2026 |
| Mr Michael Thomas | 1886520 | Appointed by academy members | 14 July 2026 |
| Ms Sheila McClennon | 1334526 | Appointed by GB/board | 22 September 2014 |
Accounting officer
| Name | Governance role identifier (GID) | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Simeon Clarke | 1458003 | 1 September 2020 | Not recorded |
Chief financial officer
| Name | Governance role identifier (GID) | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Andrew James Eckford | 1629586 | 4 October 2022 | Not recorded |
Historic (left within last 12 months)
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| Name | Governance role identifier (GID) | Role | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Shorrock | 1610776 | Trustee | 14 July 2022 | 14 July 2026 |
| Louise Towers | 1681251 | Trustee | 23 March 2023 | 25 June 2026 |
| Valentina Tamma | 1607437 | Trustee | 14 July 2022 | 25 June 2026 |
These establishments are linked with West Kirby Grammar School, URN: 137243. For example, they may be predecessor or successor establishments.
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| URN | Establishment name | Type of link | Date linked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105099 | West Kirby Grammar School | Predecessor | 1 August 2011 |
- Government office region (GOR)
- North West
- District
- Wirral
- Ward
- Hoylake and Meols
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wirral West
- Urban/rural description
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Government Statistical Service (GSS) local authority code
- E08000015
- Easting
- 321261
- Northing
- 387452
- Unique property reference number (UPRN)
- 42046463
- Middle super output area (MSOA) Help with middle super output area Opens a dialog
- Wirral 026
- Lower super output area (LSOA) Help with lower super output area Opens a dialog
- Wirral 026A
Age range
The age range that the establishment is legally allowed to make provision for.
School capacity
The number of pupil places the establishment can accommodate.
Free school meals
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This information is compiled from the data returned by establishments for their establishment's situation on the third Thursday in January, in the spring school census data collection return.
This field shows whether a pupil's family have claimed eligibility for free school meals as reported in the annual spring school census. Pupils or their parents are able to claim free school meals if they receive a qualifying benefit. This field does not show pupils who actually received free school meals but the number of those who are eligible to receive them.
Free school meals
This field is not editable by establishment users as it is populated by the DfE using the underlying data from the schools, pupils and their characteristics statistical release published each summer. The figures used are the performance table figures which ensures GIAS and the Find and Compare Schools in England service are consistent.
This information is compiled from the data returned by establishments for their establishment's situation on the third Thursday in January, in the spring school census data collection return.
This field shows whether a pupil's family have claimed eligibility for free school meals as reported in the annual spring school census. Pupils or their parents are able to claim free school meals if they receive a qualifying benefit. This field does not show pupils who actually received free school meals but the percentage of those who are eligible to receive them.
Middle super output area (MSOA)
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Lower super output area (LSOA)
The data presented for the lower super output area (LSOA) is representative of the 2021 census.