Best 3 Secondary schools in Wirral – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Wirral Grammar School for Girls (Secondary) in Wirral; Upton Hall School FCJ (Secondary) in Wirral; Ridgeway High School (Secondary) in Prenton — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Wirral Grammar School for Girls, Upton Hall School FCJ and Ridgeway High School. They are secondary phase and academy converter and foundation school type located around Wirral, Merseyside and Prenton, Merseyside. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Wirral Grammar School for Girls), published Jan 2023. The lowest is 2 (Ridgeway High School), published Mar 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Ridgeway High School (Mar 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,050, combined total ≈ 3,100, typical FSM 25–30%, range 5–10%–55–60%; all under Wirral local authority.

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Attribute	Wirral Grammar School for Girls CH63 3AF	Upton Hall School FCJ CH49 6LJ	Ridgeway High School CH43 9EB
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Foundation school
Location	Wirral Merseyside CH63 3AF	Wirral Merseyside CH49 6LJ	Prenton Merseyside CH43 9EB
Latest Ofsted	1 30 Jan 2023	1 21 Sep 2022	2 11 Mar 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 900 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	55–60% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1207	1000	885
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Girls	Girls	Mixed
Admissions policy	Selective	Selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Wirral (344)	Wirral (344)	Wirral (344)
Website	www.wirralgirls.co.uk	www.uptonhallschool.co.uk	www.ridgeway.wirral.sch.uk
Telephone	01516448282	01516777696	01516783322
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Wirral Grammar School for Girls

CH63 3AF

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Wirral
Merseyside
CH63 3AF
Ofsted: 1 30 Jan 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Wirral (344)
Website: www.wirralgirls.co.uk
Telephone: 01516448282

Upton Hall School FCJ

CH49 6LJ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Wirral
Merseyside
CH49 6LJ
Ofsted: 1 21 Sep 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Wirral (344)
Website: www.uptonhallschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01516777696

Ridgeway High School

CH43 9EB

Phase / Type: Secondary • Foundation school
Location: Prenton
Merseyside
CH43 9EB
Ofsted: 2 11 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 900 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 55–60% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Wirral (344)
Website: www.ridgeway.wirral.sch.uk
Telephone: 01516783322

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.