A-level 2024/25
#556 of 2,536
Better than 78% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 105123.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Wirral | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 47.2 | 45.6 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 0% | 63.5% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 0% | 44.6% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 0% | 14.6% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 0% | 59.1% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 85 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Wirral | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 38.64, better than England, better than Wirral | 35.37 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | B | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 38.12, better than England, similar to Wirral | 36.97 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | B- | - | - |
| AAB or better | 25.8%, better than England, better than Wirral | 16.3% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | 0.09, similar to England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Average, similar to England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 63 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | z | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 892 |
| Girls | 389 |
| Boys | 503 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 50 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 69 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 94.4% |
| Higher education | 80.6% |
| Employment | 11.1% |
| Further education | 2.8% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | All-through | Birkenhead High School Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Apr 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | St Anselm's College | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Jul 2019. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Oxton St Saviour's CofE Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Mar 2019. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Townfield Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Dec 2010. | |
| 0.7 mi | Secondary | Birkenhead Park School | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 30 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.7 mi | 16 plus | Birkenhead Sixth Form College | Academy 16-19 converter | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | Ridgeway High School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Jan 2024. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Co-op Academy Hillside | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Apr 2026. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Woodchurch Road Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Nov 2025. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Bidston Avenue Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Sept 2023. |
Birkenhead School ranks 556 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 78% of schools).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Birkenhead School was B, and 25.8% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
Birkenhead School has 892 pupils aged 3 to 19.
Yes, Birkenhead School teaches students up to age 19.
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.