Welcome to Wirral Grammar School for Boys
WGSB6 provides a vibrant, dynamic and exciting environment and we hope you will consider joining us for your post-16 education. Most of our Y11 cohort progress into our sixth form and we are also very keen to encourage applications from external students wishing to join our community. Every year, significant numbers of external applicants make a seamless transition into WGSB6 and this is indicative of our inclusive approach.WGSB6 provides not just academic challenge and a route to impressive A Level outcomes, but also countless opportunities for student leadership, enrichment and personal development which helps to fully prepare our students for the world beyond our school.WGSB6 has been rated Outstanding for Sixth Form provision and this is in recognition of the comprehensive and ever-evolving provision we provide for our students and the opportunities through which they are able to thrive.We have an extended Sixth Form Team that offers support to all our students, from pastoral interventions to bespoke careers and progression advice; we endeavour to nurture and support all our students throughout their time in WGSB6. Although the vast majority of our students progress to university, we also understand that this is not necessarily the preferred route for all, therefore we have developed a comprehensive support package for those applying for apprenticeships.We are particularly proud of our Personal Development, Enrichment and Student Leadership programmes: we also encourage student voice through our WGSB6 Bulletin and Council.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academies
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Boys
No. of Students
1,074 Total
No. of Boys
1,074 (100.0%)
No. of Girls
0 (0.0%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
59.2%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
7.25%
A*/A grades
28.5%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
94%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
3%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
60%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
15%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Events
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Exciting Events Ahead!
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Admissions Process
Start Application| Sep 2025 | Oct 2025 | Nov 2025 | Dec 2025 | Jan 2026 |
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Key Dates & Deadlines
Nov 6, 2025
A Level Options Evening
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
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Alumni Stories
Show all storiesGeorge Barker
September 2012
Employed
“Medical school and practice..is challenging. You have to be
able to look after yourself and.. how to ask for help when you
need it. I am completing a training programme at the Central
London School of Anaesthesia: mixture of applied physiology &
pharmacology, procedural work and management of
emergencies. I also provide medical support to Glastonbury
and Reading festivals!”
James Davies
September 2019
Employed
My seven years at WGSB were filled with countless
unforgettable memories. Rugby was a huge part and I
made some fantastic friends who I still keep in touch
with today. Playing rugby helped me develop
important teamwork and communication skills, which
are essential for my work now. I chose biology,
chemistry, and geography, which gave me a balanced
mix of practical and essay-based work
Christian Walker
September 2016
Employed
I studied Biology, Psychology, and English Literature
in sixth form. I was involved in supporting the
school’s drama productions and also a member of
school’s Livewire Radio, as an audio technician and
designing the relaunched station’s branding.
In these extracurricular activities, you can see my
passion for design and branding - which is the world
I now inhabit.
I took the apprenticeship route with the Ministry of Defence
which ended unfortunately...ultimately down to a job role that
wasn’t appropriate. I struck out on my own, secured a
communications position where I supported one of London’s
largest housing associations during the COVID-19
pandemic..going on to secure two positions at large, esteemed
organisations in the following years. With a bit of grit and
determination, I made it through and am now enjoying a
successful early career.
I’m in Marketing and Communications for the UK’s largest
healthcare charity. I’m supporting our Chief Executive in his
early months at this organisation, helping familiarise our
16,000 staff members with him and his realigned strategy. My
job involves copywriting, content production, media handling,
and brand strategy - it treads a fine line between a more
creative position with a corporate head office position.
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About School
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Wirral |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Boys |