Wirral Hospitals' School is an alternative provision academy in Wirral for children and young people aged 11 to 17.
- Ages 11–17
- 2 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 11 to 17
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 2 (places for 80)
- Headteacher
- Mr Phill Arrowsmith (Headteacher)
- Part of
- The Skylark Partnership
- Opened
- 1 September 2025
- Free school meals
- 50% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Wirral
- School reference (URN)
- 151260
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Wirral council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, November 2014; school remains Outstanding (April 2024)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in November 2014. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Since then: School remains Outstanding (ungraded inspection, April 2024).
Contact and getting there
157 Park Road North, Claughton, Wirral, CH41 0EZ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- The Priory Parish CofE Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 0.1 miles
- Kilgarth School Special school · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 miles
- IMPACT Northwest Schools Independent · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.5 miles
By need in Wirral: Autism (22) · SEMH (16) · Speech and language (13) · Moderate learning (10) · Severe learning (7) · PMLD (4) · Dyslexia and SpLD (4) · Hearing (3) · Vision (3) · Multi-sensory (3) · Physical (3)
Questions about Wirral Hospitals' School
How do I get a place at Wirral Hospitals' School?
Places at Wirral Hospitals' School are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Wirral council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Wirral Hospitals' School take?
Aged 11 to 17, boys and girls.
What is Wirral Hospitals' School’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Wirral Hospitals' School?
157 Park Road North, Claughton, Wirral, CH41 0EZ, in Wirral.
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