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Birkdale High School

Sefton, PR8 3DTSecondaryAges 11–16BoysState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Progress 8
No data
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
Not ranked

About Birkdale High School

Birkdale High School is a boys' secondary school in Sefton that is currently oversubscribed, with 923 pupils on roll against a capacity of 873. This demand signal suggests strong local preference, particularly given that the school is a single-sex state school in an area where the local authority has no outstanding-rated secondary schools out of 20 total. The school's intake draws from across the borough, and while free school meal data is not available in this dataset to compare against national or local averages, the school's popularity indicates it is meeting a clear need for boys' education in the region. The school does not have a religious character, and it operates as a standard state-funded secondary without boarding or nursery provision. Its official sixth form adds to its appeal for families looking for a continuous pathway through to age 18, though the school itself only covers ages 11 to 16 in its main phase.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderBoys
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWindy Harbour Road, Southport, Sefton, PR8 3DT
HeadteacherGareth Banks
Local AuthoritySefton
Number of Pupils923
School Capacity923 / 873 (106% full)
Sixth FormYes

Facilities

9
Swimming PoolPlaying FieldsDining HallSports HallTennis CourtsScience LabsSixth Form CentreLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

DanceRoundersMartial ArtsBadmintonFootballNetballRugbyHockeyBasketballCricket

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubDramaScience ClubChoirGardeningYoung Enterprise

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

SEN Pupil Breakdown

3

With EHC Plan

73

SEN Support

8.2% of pupils receive SEN support

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Birkdale High School

Birkdale High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.