The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.5
6.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
45%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.14
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 133 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 103 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,212
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 18.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Trust
- GDST ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Elizabeth de Boorder (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
86 Devonshire Place, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 1TY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Anselm's College
Secondary · Very close
Birkenhead School
Independent · 469m away
Prenton Preparatory School
Independent · 1.1km away
Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Oxton St Saviour's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Woodchurch Road Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Progress Schools - Wirral
Independent · 1.3km away
St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Birkenhead High School Academy a selective school?
No. Birkenhead High School Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Birkenhead High School Academy's Ofsted rating?
Birkenhead High School Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Birkenhead High School Academy?
Birkenhead High School Academy currently has 1,212 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Birkenhead High School Academy take?
Birkenhead High School Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 19. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Birkenhead High School Academy?
Birkenhead High School Academy is in Prenton, CH43 1TY, in the Wirral local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Birkenhead High School Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Birkenhead High School Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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