Kilgarth SchoolCavendish Street , Birkenhead

Kilgarth School, based in Birkenhead, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community special school and operates as a boys school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Kilgarth School currently has around 60 pupils on roll, which is about 109% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 100% boys and % girls. Around 83.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 27%. Persistent absence is recorded at 63.3%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (98.3%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 67% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (53%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 47% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .