The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.6 vs national 43.8)
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.6
0.8 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
+0.09
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
22% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 0–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 955
- Capacity
- 91%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Head
- Mr Paul Vicars (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
58 Beresford Road, Oxton, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 2JD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBirkenhead High School Academy
All-through · Grammar · 469m away
St Anselm's College
Secondary · 707m away
Oxton St Saviour's CofE Primary School
Primary · 962m away
Prenton Preparatory School
Independent · 1.0km away
Townfield Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Ridgeway High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Co-op Academy Hillside
Primary · 1.3km away
Woodchurch Road Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Birkenhead School?
Birkenhead School currently has 955 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Birkenhead School take?
Birkenhead School caters for pupils aged 0 to 19.
Where is Birkenhead School?
Birkenhead School is in Prenton, CH43 2JD, in the Wirral local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Birkenhead School have a sixth form?
Yes, Birkenhead School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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