South Wirral High School is a secondary school in Wirral, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
South Wirral High School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Plymyard Avenue, Wirral, CH62 8EH |
| Website: | https://southwirral.wirral.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01513273213 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Wirral |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Mike Cloherty |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 151354 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/10/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1234 |
| Number of Pupils: | |
| Number of Boys: | |
| Number of Girls: |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heygarth Primary School Heygarth Road , Eastham CH62 8AG | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heygarth Junior School Heygarth Road , Heygarth CH62 8AG | - not rated | 593 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Primary School Willington Avenue , Eastham CH62 9EB | - not rated | 645 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Church of England (Controlled) Primary School Willington Avenue , Eastham CH62 9EB | 2out of 4 | 686 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Park Junior School Willington Avenue , Eastham CH62 9EB | - not rated | 686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wirral High School Plymyard Avenue , Eastham CH62 8EH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wirral High School Plymyard Avenue , Eastham CH62 8EH | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lyndale School Lyndale Avenue , Eastham CH62 8DE | - not rated | 889 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benty Heath School and Kindergarten Benty Heath Lane , Willaston CH64 1SB | - not rated | 1,700 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowthorns Day/Residential Special School -Autism and Asperger's School Lane , Childer Thornton CH66 5PL | - not rated | 2,340 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.