Welcome to West Kirby School and College
We offer educational provision at Primary, Secondary & Post 16, for children with a range of complex social communication difficulties, learning, sensory and emotional needs; across a range of cognitive abilities.Find out more
Beacon Status Autism Accreditation, 2024
"What is achieved in terms of quality-of-life outcomes for autistic young people is impressive." National Autistic Society, 2024
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We're expanding our team and recruiting for roles across the education, clinical & support services teamsFind out more
Innovative, creative and broad curriculum
Our curriculum raises the aspirations of every child, with a rich varied curriculum; it has their interests at the centre and it gives them the confidence to fulfil their potential through positive learning experiences.Learn more
Meet our vibrant Primary department
Nurturing, creative Primary provision supporting individualised needs, to enable them to begin their learning journey at West Kirby School.Read more
Integrated approach to learning underpinned by our support services
Integrated therapeutic and learning support is delivered with our on-site Pastoral Care, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Clinical Psychologist and Learning Support Find out more
"This continues to be an outstanding school" Ofsted
"The collective vision and drive to provide a school which meets pupils' holistic needs results in pupils' exceptional progress." Ofsted 2016Read more
Welcome from our Principal
Welcome to West Kirby School and College where our teaching, clinical and whole school staff team are enthused by the opportunity to support, help and enable children and young people. Our motto is 'Changing children's lives'.
As a team, we are driven to inspire and motivate pupils, ensuring they are equipped with knowledge, skills and experiences which will help them achieve their goals and ultimately reach their full potential. We understand that each child and young person is different and has individual needs. Therefore we tailor teaching, learning and therapeutic interventions - making activities accessible so pupils can flourish and thrive.
Latest News
'Change and Adapt' this Discovery Day
This week celebrated Discovery Day, tying in with British Science Week.
13 MarmyHappymind working towards
We are working towards the myHappymind Bronze Level Accreditation, led by Mrs Hessey.
12 MarRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Trip
This week, our Music department took pupils from across the school to see the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra perform "The World in One City: A Musical Journey."
12 MarWorld Book Day 2025
It's World Book Day! One of the many highlights of our school calendar.
06 MarLGBT+ History Month
February marks LGBT+ History Month which focuses on the lives and achievements of the LGBT+ community. This year’s theme was ‘Activism and Social Change’.
11 FebCelebrating Lunar New Year
In February we celebrated the cultural occasion of Lunar New Year, with activities organised by Ms Cui, Mandarin Teacher.
31 JanWe are a Tourette's Friendly School
In a first for us, we have been awarded the T.I.C. (Tourette's Inclusion in the Community) Friendly Schools Accreditation.
27 JanReading in the Community Project
Our Primary Department have embarked on a new and meaningful initiative, the ‘Reading in the Community’ project, which aims to promote reading for pleasure and oracy skills.
21 JanPrimary Sparkle and Shine in the Nativity
The Primary nativity performance was a highlight of our Christmas period.
17 DecChill Factore Enrichment Day
Pathfinders, Adventurers and Navigators embarked on a snowy trip to the Chill Factore in Manchester for an end of term enrichment day.
09 DecCelebration Evening
Current and ex-pupils, alongside their family members, joined us at our annual Celebration Evening.
05 DecAnti-Bullying Week
This week we have been celebrating the theme 'Choose Respect' for Anti-Bullying Week.
15 Nov
FAO STEM Leads/SENCos - local schools Join us for our first SENsational STEM Digital Discovery Day! Next Tuesday 24th June. Part of our SENsational STEM Schools Community Hub at West Kirby School and College. This will be a virtual day, delivered by our Science Teacher Mr Scullion. Aimed at KS2&3 and would particularly benefit SEN pupils. The theme of this Digital Discovery Day is Recycle, Reduce, Recycle. A day of interactive engineering challenges in your own classrooms, using everyday materials that are recyclable or biodegradable; and we encourage you to share your ideas. Join us Tues 24th June at 9.30am for a livestream Welcome & introduction to your STEM activity challenges. Or we'll share the recordings and you deliver the Discovery Day in your school at a time to suit you. Want to join us? Sign up here... https://www.wkrs.co.uk/sensationalstem or email stemhub@wkrs.co.uk We'll share further details and a kit list. Pls share
16 June 2025
For attention of WKS Parents and Carers: Tomorrow, Tues 17 June, is 'LitFest' at West Kirby School and College! A literacy festival style celebration of words and imagination... We will be hearing readings from visiting Authors & Poets who will kindly be gifting their books to the pupils. Alongside craft and cooking workshops. West Kirby Bookshop are also joining us and will have a bookstall with books available for sale. There will also be LitFest memorabilia (T-shirts). Pupils can use their 'Going for Gold' rewards to purchase these items, or they may wish to bring in a small amount of money. We hope they enjoy the day!
16 June 2025
Reminder: Our Parent Carer Reading Workshop - tomorrow, Tues 10th June, 9:30am to 11 am. This is for parents/carers across all year groups. Join us to find out more about our Reading in school and how you can support your child. Please let your Form Tutor know if you intend to join us. This workshop aims to provide valuable insights into how our school supports reading development among our pupils. During the session, we will cover: The different reading programmes we implement across Primary & Secondary, and the interventions that run alongside them. Discuss ways in which you, as parents and carers, can collaborate with us to enhance your child's reading progress. The reading team will host the workshop and be available to answer any questions. This will be an excellent opportunity for you to better understand our reading strategies and explore practical ways to support your child's reading at home. Tea, coffee, and cake will be provided for your enjoyment
09 June 2025
Calendar
- 07 JulMonday 07 July 2025 –10 JulThursday 10 July 2025All DaySTEAM week
- 11 JulFriday 11 July 2025All DayStaff INSET day - school closed to pupils
- 14 JulMonday 14 July 2025 –18 JulFriday 18 July 2025All DayTransition week
- 16 JulWednesday 16 July 2025 –17 JulThursday 17 July 2025All DayDuke of Edinburgh -Assessed expedition (D Dr & E Ki)
- 18 JulFriday 18 July 202510:00amEnterprise Market
- 24 JulThursday 24 July 2025All DayFinish for Summer Holidays
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Why West Kirby School?
A rich, varied, aspirational curriculum
Our curriculum and wide range of qualifications relevant to our pupils' needs, is designed to enable our young people to reach their potential. We provide our pupils with aspirational opportunities, academic and vocational, with over 19 subject choices at GCSE or equivalent.
Our support services are intrinsic to pupils' educational success
We provide a holistic approach to our pupils', integrating education and therapeutic support, to support both learning and our young people's complex special educational needs. Our Support Services include Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Pastoral Care, Reading Support and Home School Liaison.
Our culture of understanding and acceptance
Pupils' differences, individual talents and skills are celebrated and nurtured. We aim to develop our pupils' self-esteem and encourage them to take pride in all their achievements. Our safe and accepting space also allows pupils to express themselves so they feel part of our community.
Wellbeing and mental health
At West Kirby School wellbeing activities are part of our weekly curriculum. Every Friday afternoon is dedicated to wellbeing and our pupils are involved in adventures and activities on and off site.
A close school community
We believe we have a unique school community at West Kirby School, with a sense of acceptance and belonging. We’re also proud of close relationships and good communications with parents and carers and beyond.
Our staff are a unique and committed team
Highly trained in SEND with specialist understanding to successfully support pupils with complex needs, develop resilience and a path to achieving success and personal independence
West Kirby School and College, Meols Drive, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 5DH
0151 632 3201
