Gilbrook School, Upton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Gilbrook School creates a truly supportive environment where every pupil receives the help they need to achieve their best. Teachers and staff work exceptionally well together to help pupils make strong progress from their starting points, particularly in mathematics and reading. The school has made a remarkable difference not only to pupils but to their families too, with parents praising the holistic support offered.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional support for pupils with autistic spectrum disorder through staff training and specialized approaches
- Outstanding progress in mathematics and strong development of reading through phonics support
- Exceptional behavior management with dramatic reduction in exclusions and improvements in attendance
- High-quality professional development for staff leading to consistently strong teaching across the school
- Well-designed curriculum tailored to individual pupil needs with strong blend of academic and essential skills
Areas for Improvement
- Younger pupils need more opportunities to write independently
- Pupils transitioning to mainstream high schools need greater writing stamina and practice writing at length
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with thorough arrangements, meticulous record-keeping, staff alert to risks, and swift follow-up on concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
gymnastics, tennis, free-style running
Gilbrook School continues to be outstanding. The leadership team has maintained exceptional quality of education while strengthening safeguarding procedures and support for pupils with autistic spectrum disorder.
At a Glance
80.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 6%. Maths has remained stable at around 11%. Writing has remained stable at around 0%.
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
60 pupils
60 capacity
0 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Upton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Upton
Admissions Demand - Wirral
Places available
3,974
Applications
3,417
Got 1st preference
95.1%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Secondary admissions across Wirral (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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Pupil Absence2024/25
12.05817%
Overall absence
39.0625%
Persistent absence
64
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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