Wirral Grammar School for Boys
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About Wirral Grammar School for Boys
Wirral Grammar School for Boys was founded in 1931 as a maintained selective grammar school for boys aged 11–18. It is situated on a 9.1 acres site to the west of Port Sunlight at Cross Lane, Bebington, on the Wirral Peninsula in England. The current headmaster, David Hazeldine, has been in post since 2006. Academically successful, the school was placed 42nd in the top 100 in the Daily Telegraph ‘A’ level table in 2015 and 145th in the DfE GCSE table in the same year) but has not been inspected since its conversion to academy status. The school’s main claim to fame lies in being the alma mater of former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Harold Wilson, who was a member of the sixth form from 1932 to 1934 and was the school’s first Head Boy.
County | Merseyside |
Address | Cross Ln, Birkenhead, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 3AQ |
Type | Boys’ Grammar |
Pupils | 1077 |
Places in Year 7 | 155 |
Open Days | May |
Wirral Grammar School for Boys 11+ Resources | CEM Verbal Reasoning resources CEM Non Verbal Reasoning resources CEM Numerical Reasoning resources |
Competition | 8+ applicants for every place |
Exam Format | CEM 11 Plus – Verbal Reasoning (includes comprehension), Non-Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning (Maths) |
School Website | www.wirralgrammarboys.com |
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11 Plus Exam Preparation for Wirral Grammar School for Boys
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