North West · selective school directory
11+ schools and tests in Wirral
September 2027 entryEvidence reviewed 26 August 2026This page lists 6 schools with complete admissions guides and 1 linked assessment route. The area-wide overview remains under evidence review.
- Schools listed
- 6
- Verified routes
- 1
Selective schools in Wirral
6 schools with complete admissions guides across Prenton, Wirral. School addresses come from the current official school census; admissions claims remain separately evidence-gated.
| School | Selection type | Year 7 entry | Where | Admissions guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calday Grange Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryBoys for Year 7 admission | WhereWirral, CH48 8GG · Wirral | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| St Anselm's College | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryBoys for Year 7 admission | WherePrenton, CH43 1UQ · Wirral | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Upton Hall School FCJ | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryGirls for Year 7 admission | WhereWirral, CH49 6LJ · Wirral | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| West Kirby Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryGirls for Year 7 admission | WhereWirral, CH48 5DP · Wirral | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Wirral Grammar School for Boys | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryBoys for Year 7 admission | WhereWirral, CH63 3AQ · Wirral | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Wirral Grammar School for Girls | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryGirls for Year 7 admission | WhereWirral, CH63 3AF · Wirral | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
Assessment routes and their member schools
| Route | Type | Member schools on this page |
|---|---|---|
| Wirral Grammar Schools 11 Plus | TypeLocal authority selection test | Member schools on this page4 of 6 schools listed on this area page are verified members of this route. |
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Questions families ask
How many selective schools are listed in Wirral?
The current directory lists 6 verified selective schools in Wirral: St Anselm's College, Wirral Grammar School for Girls, West Kirby Grammar School, Wirral Grammar School for Boys, Upton Hall School FCJ, and Calday Grange Grammar School.
Which 11+ routes are verified for Wirral?
The current evidence links Wirral Grammar Schools 11 Plus to Wirral. Each route guide identifies its own member schools.
Are all Wirral schools covered by one test?
Not necessarily. The school list and assessment-route memberships are separate facts. Check each school guide and the named route's member-school list before registering.
How current is the information for Wirral?
Trace Learn reviewed 3 attached evidence sources by 2026-08-26. Unknown facts stay labelled and should be checked again before applying.
Official sources
- Open state-funded school fields CSV
Department for Education. Accessed 25 August 2026. GIAS register snapshot on 25 August 2026.
- Secondary education information for parents: Allocation of places
Wirral Council. Accessed 26 August 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Secondary education information for parents: Wirral Secondary Schools
Wirral Council. Accessed 26 August 2026. September 2027 entry.
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