The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.9
3.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
30%
11.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
15%
Source: 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
75%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
71%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
20%
Based on 133 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 81 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 767
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 65.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Trust
- BEPART EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Nicola McNamee (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
July 2022 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2020 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2019 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Park Road South, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH43 4UY
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Birkenhead Park School a selective school?
No. Birkenhead Park School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Birkenhead Park School's Ofsted rating?
Birkenhead Park School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Birkenhead Park School?
Birkenhead Park School currently has 767 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Birkenhead Park School take?
Birkenhead Park School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Birkenhead Park School?
Birkenhead Park School is in Birkenhead, CH43 4UY, in the Wirral local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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