Local authority selection test
Wirral Grammar Schools 11+ guide
September 2027 entryEvidence reviewed 26 August 2026The schools, administrator, assessment stages and dates for this entrance route, with each school's admissions evidence status shown separately.
- Member schools
- 4
At a glance
- Route type
- Local authority selection test
- Administrator
- Wirral Local Authority
- Assessment provider
- Quest Assessments
- Delivery
- Two papers in the autumn term of Year 6 at assessment venues
Subjects and stages
- Verbal reasoning
- Mathematics
- Non-verbal reasoning
1. Selective assessment
Registered pupils sit the Wirral non-denominational grammar-school assessment for September 2027 entry.
Registration and dates
| Date | When |
|---|---|
| Registration opens | When1 May 2026 |
| Registration closes (12 noon) | When1 June 2026 |
| Assessment | When15 September 2026 |
| Assessment results | When21 October 2026 |
Scoring and eligibility
The two age-standardised test scores are combined into a final weighted score; children reaching the required grammar-school standard are eligible for consideration, subject to each school's oversubscription criteria.
Schools using this route
| School | Selection type | Year 7 entry | Admissions guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calday Grange Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryBoys for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| West Kirby Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryGirls for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Wirral Grammar School for Boys | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryBoys for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Wirral Grammar School for Girls | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryGirls for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
Areas covered
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Questions families ask
Who administers the Wirral Grammar Schools 11 Plus?
Wirral Local Authority administers the Wirral Grammar Schools 11 Plus for September 2027 entry.
Which schools use the Wirral Grammar Schools 11 Plus?
4 schools use this route in the current catalog: Calday Grange Grammar School, West Kirby Grammar School, Wirral Grammar School for Boys, and Wirral Grammar School for Girls.
What does the Wirral Grammar Schools 11 Plus assess?
The verified subjects are Verbal reasoning, Mathematics, and Non-verbal reasoning.
Where do families register for the Wirral Grammar Schools 11 Plus?
Check the registration dates in this guide, then read the official registration page for the relevant entry year. The verified destination is https://www.wirral.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-admissions/secondary-education-information-parents/allocation-places.
How current is the information for Wirral Grammar Schools 11 Plus?
Trace Learn reviewed 3 attached evidence sources by 2026-08-26. Unknown facts stay labelled and should be checked again before applying.
Official sources
- Assessment for grammar school education starting in September 2027
Wirral Council. Accessed 25 September 2026. September 2027 entry.
- 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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