North West · selective school directory
11+ schools and tests in Wirral
This page lists 6 schools with complete admissions guides and 1 linked assessment route. The area-wide overview remains under evidence review.
September 2027 entry
Evidence reviewed 26 August 2026
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.
- Calday Grange Grammar SchoolFully selective state school · Boys for Year 7 admissionWirral, CH48 8GG · Wirral
- St Anselm's CollegeFully selective state school · Boys for Year 7 admissionPrenton, CH43 1UQ · Wirral
- Upton Hall School FCJFully selective state school · Girls for Year 7 admissionWirral, CH49 6LJ · Wirral
- West Kirby Grammar SchoolFully selective state school · Girls for Year 7 admissionWirral, CH48 5DP · Wirral
- Wirral Grammar School for BoysFully selective state school · Boys for Year 7 admissionWirral, CH63 3AQ · Wirral
- Wirral Grammar School for GirlsFully selective state school · Girls for Year 7 admissionWirral, CH63 3AF · Wirral
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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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