WIRRAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR GIRLS in Merseyside, Wirral

Education Centre Information: Wirral Grammar School for Girls:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Wirral
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 31/07/2011
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Total Pupils: 1093
Number of girls: 1093
Admissions: Selective
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Girls
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Background:

Founded in 1931; administered until 1974 by Cheshire education authority; since then, it has been responsibility of Wirral education committee, local governors, and Department for Education and Skills. In Bebington in centre of Wirral, draws on pupils from Wirral, Cheshire, and elsewhere in northwest. National reputation in several sports, with individual pupils being national representatives in lacrosse, netball and volleyball. More than 200 girls receive musical instrument tuition, with choirs and orchestras giving regular concerts. Drama studio is base for regular stage productions. A £10 million re-build was completed in in 2004. Combined specialist language and humanities college status. Over-subscribed, with three applications per place. Sportsmark (1999); Sportsmark Gold (2004); DfES achievement award (2004); Leading Edge status. Ethos: 'The school aims to raise each pupil's expectation to the highest level, showing them the way forward and upward to achieve the inner confidence to make the right decisions, which shape their destiny'.