Hilbre High School, Wirral
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Hilbre High School prioritises pupil wellbeing and provides a supportive environment where pupils feel safe and have trusted adults to turn to. The school offers a wide range of clubs, sports, and visits to broaden pupils' experiences, with particular support for disadvantaged pupils. Leaders have made positive changes to school culture and behaviour expectations, creating a more orderly and inclusive learning environment.
Key Strengths
- Safeguarding is effective with an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed
- School provides broad range of academic and vocational subjects with many extra-curricular opportunities
- Leaders have improved school culture, expectations for behaviour, and support for staff wellbeing
- Personal and mental health support is effective with pastoral systems in place
- Positive relationships between pupils and teachers create a safe, supportive environment
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils' results remain below national averages, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Overall attendance is below national average, with inconsistent improvement for vulnerable pupils
- Teaching quality is inconsistent in some subjects, with some teachers lacking secure subject knowledge
- Reading support for older pupils and handwriting development are underdeveloped
- Behaviour policies are not applied consistently, leading to poor behaviour at social times and lesson changeovers
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are kept safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, sports, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, visits to art galleries and museums, STEM centre visits, careers fairs, work placements, university visits
Hilbre High School is a secondary school in West Kirby, Wirral, that has undergone significant leadership changes in recent years. The school is working to improve pupil achievement, attendance, and behaviour, with some early positive progress evident.
At a Glance
30.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, VI - Visual Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment, SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
17.0
Avg class size
46
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
1,154 pupils
1,160 capacity
6 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Wirral
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wirral
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(6)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
9.84496%
Overall absence
27.37864%
Persistent absence
1,030
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Hilbre High School
Black Horse Hill Infant School
Black Horse Hill Junior School
West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School
West Kirby Primary School
Avalon School
Hoylake Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Greasby Infant School
Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Greasby Junior School
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