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Kilgarth School
- Secondary
- Wirral CH41 8BA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| The quality of practice and services | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Strong progress due to personalized approach
Behaviour and Attitudes: Calm atmosphere with high expectations
Qualifications and Training: Opportunities for professional development
Current Educational Practices: Clear pathway for career progression
Strengths and Challenges: High staff morale, shared vision
Opportunities for Involvement: Strong relationships with families
Communication: Parents appreciate updates on child’s progress
Parent Satisfaction: Parents describe school impact as ‘transformative’
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Concerns promptly addressed
Actions for Quality Improvement: Detailed action plan with measurable criteria
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is not an issue at Kilgarth
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Tenacious support for pupil safety
Extracurricular Offerings: Broad curriculum with vocational options
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Flexible learning program boosts engagement
Career Counselling Services: Strong understanding of entry routes
Preparation for Sixth Form: Robust transition arrangements
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective support for individual needs
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Kilgarth School is a top rated, Secondary, Boys school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 59 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 4 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I'm proud to introduce myself as the principal of Gilbrook and Kilgarth Schools, part of The Aspire Schools Federation.
Mutual respect is of utmost importance in both institutions' overall ethos, which is focused on caring, accountability, and proactive behaviour management.
We are able to offer all of our students the greatest possible education and support because to the shared uniqueness of vision among the personnel.
Staff members will undoubtedly go "the additional mile" to foster a loving atmosphere in which young people are inspired to deal with and overcome their challenges in an atmosphere that fosters curiosity and learning, helping them to achieve their full potential.
Our demanding standards encourage students to excel in their intellectual, moral, and social development.
I hope you enjoy visiting our website, and if you have any questions about our excellent school or our close ties to Gilbrook School, don't hesitate to get in touch with Mr. Simpson, our headteacher.
I'm excited to tell you about Kilgarth School.
For young guys with significant social, emotional, and mental health requirements, our community is remarkable.
As a school that was rated "excellent" by Ofsted in 2015, we will do everything in our power to provide your child with a top-notch education.
You can learn some of the details of what we have to offer on our website, but coming to visit us in person is the only way to truly understand Kilgarth.
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Mutual respect is of utmost importance in both institutions' overall ethos, which is focused on caring, accountability, and proactive behaviour management.
We are able to offer all of our students the greatest possible education and support because to the shared uniqueness of vision among the personnel.
Staff members will undoubtedly go "the additional mile" to foster a loving atmosphere in which young people are inspired to deal with and overcome their challenges in an atmosphere that fosters curiosity and learning, helping them to achieve their full potential.
Our demanding standards encourage students to excel in their intellectual, moral, and social development.
I hope you enjoy visiting our website, and if you have any questions about our excellent school or our close ties to Gilbrook School, don't hesitate to get in touch with Mr. Simpson, our headteacher.
I'm excited to tell you about Kilgarth School.
For young guys with significant social, emotional, and mental health requirements, our community is remarkable.
As a school that was rated "excellent" by Ofsted in 2015, we will do everything in our power to provide your child with a top-notch education.
You can learn some of the details of what we have to offer on our website, but coming to visit us in person is the only way to truly understand Kilgarth.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-17 | 7-16 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 4 | - | 8.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | 91 |
| Proficient Read | - | - | 92 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | - | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.73 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 8.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 32.93% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 8% | 47.61% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 35.18% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.89% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 21.64% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.33 | 3.2 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 54% | 91.58% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 13 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 54% | 86.31% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 23.15% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 35.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 13.88% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.38% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.31% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.12% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -3.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 8.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 6% | 34.07% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 6% | 47.14% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 35.59% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 17.38% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 23.69% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.36 | 3.28 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 33% | 90.65% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 15 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 27% | 86.88% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 7% | 19.96% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 20% | 40.15% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 13.81% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.15% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.54% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 2.35% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.59 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 8.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 32.89% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 6% | 47.29% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 32.61% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 15.32% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 22% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.35 | 3.21 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 67% | 88.21% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 15 | 120 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 53% | 82.71% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 31.21% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 39.08% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.75% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 7% | 11.67% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.54% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 13% | 3% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.34 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 7.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 34.69% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 51.23% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 36.04% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 17.88% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 25.46% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.31 | 3.48 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 33% | 84.33% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 12 | 122 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 25% | 71.42% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 12.83% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 39.46% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 10.88% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.63% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.29% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.46% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.39 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 6.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 33.31% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 48.42% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 33.54% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 20.88% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 23.73% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 86.46% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 10 | 121 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 49.04% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 16.25% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 40.88% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 10.38% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.29% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.75% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.79% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
4 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Kilgarth School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1