Kilgarth School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Kilgarth School
Address: Cavendish Street
Town/City: Birkenhead
County: Merseyside
Postcode: CH41 8BA
Telephone Number: 0151 652 8071
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 11-16
Type: Community special school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Federation: The Aspire Schools

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Jane Westlake
Capacity: 55
Gender: Boys

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 63
Enrollment: 115% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 87.3%

SEN Provisions

  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Location and administration

URN: 105130
DfE Number: 344/7003
UKPRN: 10016260
UPRN: 42021831
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Wirral (E08000015)
Constituency: Birkenhead (E14001091)
Electoral Ward: Bidston and St James (E05000955)

Easting & Northing: 330747E, 389747N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 24' 2.25" N 3° 2' 34.47" W
Plus Code: 9C5RCX24+6R

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same federation

Governors

  • Mrs Sandra Boggan - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 9 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 September 2030.
  • Mrs Kirsten Brown - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 June 2026.
  • Mr S Butler - Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 June 2026.
  • Lisa Campbell - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 June 2026.
  • Mrs Helen Clements - Governor. Appointed on 9 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 September 2030.
  • Mr Andrew Cotgrave - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Ms Frances Hardisty - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 June 2026.
  • Ms L Killen - Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 June 2026.
  • Mr Adam Mellor - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 June 2026.
  • Ms Julie Merry - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 June 2026.
  • Ms Sharron Shaw - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 June 2026.
  • Mrs Sandra Simmons - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 June 2026.
  • Ms Jane Westlake - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Jane Westlake - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Councillor Stuart Whittingham - Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 24 June 2026.