Is Birkenhead High School Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 25 April 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 7th of 20 secondary schools in Wirral. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Birkenhead High School Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Birkenhead High School Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 49.1 (England: 46.2). 44% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

What are Birkenhead High School Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 61% of pupils at Birkenhead High School Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Birkenhead High School Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at Birkenhead High School Academy starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Birkenhead High School Academy

86 Devonshire Place, Prenton, CH43 1TY

Local ranking7th of 20 secondary schools in Wirral

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

All-through

Phase

1293

Capacity

3-19

Age range

Girls

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 25 April 2023. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 49.1 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 44.0% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 72.4% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 134

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 94.0%
Continued in education: 90.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 4.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 89.0%
Higher education: 47.0%
Apprenticeships: 11.0%
Employment: 30.0%
Not sustained: 6.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

C+

Avg A-Level Grade

34.9

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

36.0

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 3.1% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 25.5
16-18 Cohort: 118

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1212
Girls: 1226 (100%)
Capacity: 1293 (95% full)
SEND: 19.5%
FSM Eligible: 18.9%
EAL: 6.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.5%
SEN Support: 15.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 71.1
Budget per Pupil: £6,653/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 6.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 16.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: All-through
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 42.4%
Mixed White & Black African: 27.3%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 18.2%
White Irish: 6.1%
White Other: 3.0%
Asian Other: 3.0%

42.4%

White British

27.3%

Mixed White & Black African

18.2%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01516525777

bhsa@birkhs.gdst.net

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86 Devonshire Place

Prenton, North West

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Administrative

URN: 135877
UKPRN: 10027544
Establishment No.: 6905
Trust: GDST ACADEMY TRUST

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