Kilgarth School
Community special school in Birkenhead (Wirral).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
I am delighted to introduce you to Kilgarth School. We are an amazing community for young men with additional social, emotional and mental health needs. Judged 'outstanding' by Ofsted in 2019, we will work tirelessly to give your child an education that is second to none. Our work is based on building excellent relationships.
Staff deal with situations using non-confrontational approaches so the working atmosphere is calmer. Our reward based behavioural modification programme encourages responsibility. It helps teach our students to make more positive choices and is based on cutting edge scientific research.
The website will give you some information about what we offer but the best way to get a 'feel' for Kilgarth is to come and see for yourselves. Please do get in touch to arrange a tour.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
4 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Climbing
- Robotics
- Rugby
- Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC)
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Basic Skills Quality MarkLiteracy and numeracy
- Investors in PeopleStaff development
Key facts
- URN
- 105130
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Boys
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Constituency
- Birkenhead
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (4 current, 11 former)
Special schools governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sandra Boggan | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Sandra Simmons Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Helen Clements | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Andrew Cotgrave | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Jane Westlake | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2021 |
| Mr S Butler Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms L Killen Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Councillor Stuart Whittingham Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Kirsten Brown Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Sharron Shaw Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Julie Merry Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Adam Mellor Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Frances Hardisty Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Jane Westlake Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Lisa Campbell Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2021 · term ended 2026 |
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