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Birkdale School

Other independent school · Sheffield, S10 3DH

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#202 of 2,536

Better than 92% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages2 to 19
Pupils721
GenderMixed
Religious characterChristian
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherMr Ben Bowles
Local authoritySheffield
Opened01 Jan 1956
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 107163.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolSheffieldEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.11.844.746.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%63%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%46.3%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%14.5%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%58.7%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4276--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolSheffieldEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.44.09, better than England, better than Sheffield34.9535
Average A-level gradeB+--
Average points, best three A-levels43.78, better than England, better than Sheffield35.7535.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB+--
AAB or better29.3%, better than England, better than Sheffield19.1%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.37, better than England--
A-level progressAbove average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study76--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils721
Girls112
Boys609
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.46
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.3

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.92.9%
Higher education79.6%
Employment8.2%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.2%
Further education1%
Apprenticeship1%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Birkdale School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miNot applicableWestbourne SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.3 miNot applicableSheffield High School GDSTOther independent school
Unrated
0.3 miPrimaryBroomhill Infant SchoolFoundation school
Good
0.4 miSecondaryKing Edward VII SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.4 miPrimarySt Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miPrimaryLydgate Junior SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.5 miSecondaryNotre Dame High SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miPrimaryHunter's Bar Junior SchoolAcademy converter
Unrated
0.5 miPrimaryHunter's Bar Infant SchoolAcademy converter
Unrated
0.6 miPrimaryLydgate Infant SchoolCommunity school
Good

Frequently asked questions about Birkdale School

How does Birkdale School rank in England?

Birkdale School ranks 202 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 92% of schools).

What are Birkdale School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Birkdale School was B+, and 29.3% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Birkdale School?

Birkdale School has 721 pupils aged 2 to 19.

Does Birkdale School have a sixth form?

Yes, Birkdale 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.