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Birkenhead High School Academy

Wirral, CH43 1TYSecondaryAges 3–19GirlsState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2023
Progress 8
+0.43
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.4×
Oversubscribed
167 1st-choice / 122 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#599 of 3,141 nationally

About Birkenhead High School Academy

Birkenhead High School Academy is currently rated Good by Ofsted, following a graded inspection in 2023 that saw the school step down from its previous Outstanding rating. The most telling academic metric is its Progress 8 score of 0.43, which is classified as 'Above average' nationally and places the school second out of 20 secondary schools in the Wirral local authority. This score means that, on average, pupils achieve nearly half a grade more per subject across eight GCSEs than students with similar starting points nationally. To put that in context, the average Progress 8 score for all schools in Wirral is -0.12, so Birkenhead High is performing well above the local norm. The school's Attainment 8 score sits at 47.7, and 72.1% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths. Just over half of students entered the English Baccalaureate, with 28.7% achieving it at grade 4 or above.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range3 to 19 years
GenderGirls
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address86 Devonshire Place, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 1TY
HeadteacherElizabeth de Boorder
Local AuthorityWirral
Number of Pupils1,212
Free School Meals (FSM)18.1%
School Capacity1,212 / 1,293 (94% full)
Sixth FormYes
Nursery ClassesYes

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.

Facilities

10
ICT SuiteLibraryArt StudiosTennis CourtsSwimming PoolMusic RoomsScience LabsGymnasiumSixth Form CentreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

GymnasticsTennisFootballCross CountryRowingRugby

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubDramaChoirFilm ClubArt ClubOrchestraDuke of EdinburghYoung EnterpriseDebate

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Birkenhead High School Academy

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