What are Birkdale High School's exam results?

Birkdale High School's published exam results include: Average A-Level grade: B+ (2024/25); 0% achieved grade 5+ in English and Maths GCSE; Attainment 8 score of 43.7. Check the result year before comparing schools.

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Birkdale High School

Sefton, PR8 3DTSecondaryAges 11–16BoysState

Ofsted Rating

Good

Progress 8

No data

Applications / places

N/A

No data

Ranking

Not ranked

About Birkdale High School

Birkdale High School is a state-funded secondary school in Sefton, North West, for pupils aged 11 to 16 for boys. DfE data records 923 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 873.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good. The published Attainment 8 score was 43.7 for 2024/25. The published A-level average grade was B+ for 2024/25.

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

School Type	Secondary (State)
Age Range	11 to 16 years
Gender	Boys
Religious Character	Does not apply
Address	Windy Harbour Road, Southport, Sefton, PR8 3DT
Headteacher	Gareth Banks
Local Authority	Sefton
Number of Pupils	923
School Capacity	923 / 873 (106% full)
Sixth Form	Yes

Published SEND Data

SEN Pupil Breakdown

With EHC Plan

SEN Support

8.2% of pupils receive SEN support

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:10

Source: birkdalehigh.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Birkdale High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.

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Results: Published results describe a past pupil cohort. Compare the same measure and reporting year; attainment and progress measure different things. Understanding secondary results.
Inspection: Read the inspection date and full report alongside the headline judgement. Schools inspected under different frameworks cannot be compared using a headline grade alone. Understanding Ofsted inspections.
Admissions: Applications and places figures are not available in this profile. This does not mean places are available or that entry is easy. Check the current admission arrangements with the school or local authority. School admissions timeline.

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Birkdale High School

Sefton, PR8 3DTSecondaryAges 11–16BoysState

Ofsted Rating

Good

Progress 8

No data

Applications / places

N/A

No data

Ranking

Not ranked

About Birkdale High School

Birkdale High School is a state-funded secondary school in Sefton, North West, for pupils aged 11 to 16 for boys. DfE data records 923 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 873.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good. The published Attainment 8 score was 43.7 for 2024/25. The published A-level average grade was B+ for 2024/25.

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

School Type	Secondary (State)
Age Range	11 to 16 years
Gender	Boys
Religious Character	Does not apply
Address	Windy Harbour Road, Southport, Sefton, PR8 3DT
Headteacher	Gareth Banks
Local Authority	Sefton
Number of Pupils	923
School Capacity	923 / 873 (106% full)
Sixth Form	Yes

Published SEND Data

SEN Pupil Breakdown

With EHC Plan

SEN Support

8.2% of pupils receive SEN support

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:10

Source: birkdalehigh.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About Birkdale High School

How to use this information

Results: Published results describe a past pupil cohort. Compare the same measure and reporting year; attainment and progress measure different things. Understanding secondary results.
Inspection: Read the inspection date and full report alongside the headline judgement. Schools inspected under different frameworks cannot be compared using a headline grade alone. Understanding Ofsted inspections.
Admissions: Applications and places figures are not available in this profile. This does not mean places are available or that entry is easy. Check the current admission arrangements with the school or local authority. School admissions timeline.

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Birkdale High School

About Birkdale High School

Key Details

Published SEND Data

School day

Frequently Asked Questions About Birkdale High School

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

Understanding Progress 8

School Admissions Timeline

School Open Days Calendar

How to use this information

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Birkdale High School

About Birkdale High School

Key Details

Published SEND Data

School day

Frequently Asked Questions About Birkdale High School

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

Understanding Progress 8

School Admissions Timeline

School Open Days Calendar

How to use this information