What does the admissions demand data show for Birkenhead High School Academy?

Birkenhead High School Academy recorded 163 first-choice applications and 116 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27. That is 1.4 first-choice applications per offer made. This is a historic demand signal, not an individual admission probability or a catchment boundary. Admission criteria, address, preferences and the applicant cohort also matter. First-choice applications exceeded offers made in this dataset.

Does Birkenhead High School Academy offer SEND support?

DfE data for Birkenhead High School Academy lists these SEND need or provision categories: Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment, and 4 more categories. This does not guarantee a particular place or service. Contact the school's SENCO for its current provision.

What are Birkenhead High School Academy's exam results?

Birkenhead High School Academy's published exam results include: Average A-Level grade: C+ (2024/25); 45% achieved grade 5+ in English and Maths GCSE; Attainment 8 score of 50.5. Check the result year before comparing schools.

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Birkenhead High School Academy

Wirral, CH43 1TYSecondaryAges 3–19GirlsState

Ofsted Rating

Good

Apr 2023

Progress 8

No data

First choices / offers

1.4×

More first choices than offers made

163 1st-choice / 116 offers made

Ranking

🏆Top 25%

#599 of 3,141 nationally

About Birkenhead High School Academy

Birkenhead High School Academy is a state-funded secondary school in Wirral, North West, for pupils aged 3 to 19 for girls. DfE data records 1,226 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 1,293.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (26 Apr 2023). The published Attainment 8 score was 50.5 for 2024/25. The published A-level average grade was C+ for 2024/25. Admissions data records 163 first-preference applications and 116 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

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	3 to 19 years
Gender	Girls
Address	86 Devonshire Place, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 1TY
Headteacher	Mrs Elizabeth de Boorder
Local Authority	Wirral
Number of Pupils	1,226
Free School Meals (FSM)	19.2%
School Capacity	1,226 / 1,293 (95% full)
Sixth Form	Yes
Nursery Classes	Yes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Apr 2023

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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Early Years Provision

Good

Sixth Form Provision

Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Birkenhead High School Academy

Birkenhead High School Academy 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.

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 describe past demand, not your child’s chance of an offer. Check the entry year and current admission criteria, including any priority groups. School admissions timeline.

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Birkenhead High School Academy

Wirral, CH43 1TYSecondaryAges 3–19GirlsState

Ofsted Rating

Good

Apr 2023

Progress 8

No data

First choices / offers

1.4×

More first choices than offers made

163 1st-choice / 116 offers made

Ranking

🏆Top 25%

#599 of 3,141 nationally

About Birkenhead High School Academy

Birkenhead High School Academy is a state-funded secondary school in Wirral, North West, for pupils aged 3 to 19 for girls. DfE data records 1,226 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 1,293.

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	3 to 19 years
Gender	Girls
Address	86 Devonshire Place, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 1TY
Headteacher	Mrs Elizabeth de Boorder
Local Authority	Wirral
Number of Pupils	1,226
Free School Meals (FSM)	19.2%
School Capacity	1,226 / 1,293 (95% full)
Sixth Form	Yes
Nursery Classes	Yes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Apr 2023

View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Early Years Provision

Good

Sixth Form Provision

Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About Birkenhead High School Academy

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 describe past demand, not your child’s chance of an offer. Check the entry year and current admission criteria, including any priority groups. School admissions timeline.

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About Birkenhead High School Academy

Key Details

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

Frequently Asked Questions About Birkenhead High School Academy

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

Understanding Progress 8

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

Understanding School Catchment Areas

How to use this information

Birkenhead High School Academy

About Birkenhead High School Academy

Key Details

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

Frequently Asked Questions About Birkenhead High School Academy

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

Understanding Progress 8

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

Understanding School Catchment Areas

How to use this information

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About Birkenhead High School Academy

Key Details

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

Frequently Asked Questions About Birkenhead High School Academy

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

Understanding Progress 8

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

Understanding School Catchment Areas

How to use this information

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Birkenhead High School Academy

About Birkenhead High School Academy

Key Details

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

Frequently Asked Questions About Birkenhead High School Academy

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

Understanding Progress 8

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

Understanding School Catchment Areas

How to use this information