Hilbre High School vs West Kirby Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilbre High School
Wirral · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,154 students
West Kirby Grammar School
Wirral · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,181 students
| Measure | Hilbre High School Wirral, North West | West Kirby Grammar School Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #396 of 536 | #15 of 536 |
| National rank | #3244 of 4,090 | #127 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,154 | 1,181 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,154 | 1,181 |
| Free school meals | 30.6% | 8.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 92% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.0 | 71.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.5% | 95.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 48.4% | 97.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.09 | 6.80 |
| A level points per entry | 22.3 | 39.3 |
| town | Wirral | Wirral |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hilbre.wirral.sch.uk | wkgs.org/ |
The verdict
- •West Kirby Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.5 vs 24.1).
- •West Kirby Grammar School is the larger school with 1,181 students compared with 1,154.
- •Hilbre High School is co-educational and West Kirby Grammar School is girls.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hilbre High School better than West Kirby Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), West Kirby Grammar School ranks higher (94.5 vs 24.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hilbre High School and West Kirby Grammar School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wirral and Wirral in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hilbre High School: 1,154. West Kirby Grammar School: 1,181. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hilbre High School and West Kirby Grammar School rank in North West?
Hilbre High School is 396th of 536 and West Kirby Grammar School is 15th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).