The short version
Average GCSE results. 82% capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.7 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.7
0.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.38
Band 1Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
11% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 712
- Capacity
- 82%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Head
- Mr Ben Bowles (Head Master)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Oakholme Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 3DH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWestbourne School
Independent · Very close
Sheffield High School GDST
Independent · 425m away
St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 678m away
Notre Dame High School
Secondary · 843m away
Hunter's Bar Infant School
Primary · 874m away
Hunter's Bar Junior School
Primary · 874m away
Kenwood Academy
Academy · 1.2km away
Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Birkdale School a selective school?
Yes. Birkdale School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Birkdale School?
Birkdale School currently has 712 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Birkdale School take?
Birkdale School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is Birkdale School?
Birkdale School is in Sheffield, S10 3DH, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Birkdale School have a sixth form?
Yes, Birkdale School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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