Welcome to West Kirby School and College
We offer educational provision for children and young people from 5-19, with a range of complex social communication difficulties, learning, sensory and emotional needs, across a range of cognitive abilities.Find out more
100 years of Changing Children's Lives exhibition
To celebrate our centenary year, this exhibition explores and celebrates 100 years & more of West Kirby School and College: from past to present. Find out more here
We're recruiting. Want to join our dedicated team?
We're expanding our team and recruiting for roles across the education, support, operations and residential care teamFind out more
Autism Accredited since 2013
"Compelling evidence that the school provides personal centred educational, care and therapeutic support which reflects an understanding of autism." National Autistic Society, 2019
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
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
Anti-Bullying Week
This week we have been celebrating the theme 'Choose Respect' for Anti-Bullying Week.
15 NovRemembrance Day
On Remembrance Day, we acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of those who served, and are still serving, their country and acknowledge our responsibility to work for the peace they fought, and are still fighting, to achieve.
11 NovDamani Dennisur - Author Visit
We had author Damani Dennisur join us to deliver an entertaining and engaging ‘AIM High’ writing day, focused on performance poetry.
05 NovQuality in Careers Standard
We have been awarded the Quality in Careers Standard after a three-year accreditation process.
30 OctAutism Accreditation, Beacon Status
We are bursting with pride to announce that West Kirby School and College has been awarded ‘Beacon Status’ by the National Autistic Society. We are now one of only seven schools nationally to achieve this prestigious recognition.
17 OctInterschools Basketball Tournament
This term, we hosted an inter-school basketball tournament, organised by Mr Evans, Pastoral Care Team Mentor
11 OctInternational Schools Award achieved
We are so pleased to announce that we have achieved the Foundation level International Schools Award. A big thank you to Mrs Brown who led the award process.
13 SepPrimary Science Quality Mark achieved
In a first for West Kirby School and College, we have been awarded the Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM). The award was led by Mr Gill and Mrs Gooding.
13 SepEco-Schools Green Flag Award Awarded.
West Kirby School and College has been awarded the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award.
12 SepReturn to school dates
Pupils return on a staggered start from Tues 3rd September
02 SepBakery Wins ‘Team of The Year’ Award
Our bakery is bringing up all the goods, we’ve won another award!
01 JulStaff Complete Ullswater Triathlon
A band of colleagues ventured up to Ullswater to complete the Epic Events Sprint Triathlon.
03 Jun
We're really pleased to see how pupils at Acre View Primary School are settling into their first term and love seeing their news.. Acre View Primary is the new school in our charity, West Kirby Educational Trust, in Lydiate, Sefton. https://www.acre-view.co.uk/
20 November 2024
For any of our staff and families thinking of coming along, unfortunately this event is cancelled. We'll still be turning our own lights on for Christmas which brightens our welcome every morning.
20 November 2024
A lovely Coffee Morning today with our Parents and Carers and a pleasure to welcome new and existing parents. An opportunity to share experiences, meet other parents and members of our staff team. A big thank you to our guest speakers Sallie & Nicky @familytoolbox who shared information about their signposting services to a wealth of support resources available for families and Branch, the brand new online mental health support for young people https://branch-wirral.co.uk/ https://familytoolbox.co.uk/ Koala North West #community #parentsupport
20 November 2024
Calendar
- 21 NovThursday 21 November 2024All DayCareer Connect in WKS
- 27 NovWednesday 27 November 20249:20amPost 16's - National Apprenticeship Show -Liverpool
- 05 DecThursday 05 December 202411:00amYear 11 Food Technology Trip
- 05 DecThursday 05 December 20245:00pmCELEBRATION EVENING
- 13 DecFriday 13 December 202410:00amCHRISTMAS ENTERPRISE MARKET
- 20 DecFriday 20 December 2024All DayFinish for Christmas Holidays
- 21 DecSaturday 21 December 2024 –05 JanSunday 05 January 2025All DayChristmas Holidays
- 06 JanMonday 06 January 2025All DaySchool Re-opens
- 14 FebFriday 14 February 2025All DayFinish for half term
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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
