Key stage 2 2024/25
#8,949 of 15,057
Similar to most schools in England
Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
GCSE 2025/26
#1,112 of 3,312
Better than 66% of schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
A-level 2024/25
#1,084 of 2,536
Similar to most schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Apr 2023
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 135877.
Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.
| Measure | This school | Wirral | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 61%, similar to England, better than Wirral | 56% | 63% |
| Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing. | 0%, worse than England, worse than Wirral | 6% | 8% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 105, similar to England, similar to Wirral | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 103, worse than England, similar to Wirral | 104 | 105 |
| Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 105, similar to England, similar to Wirral | 104 | 105 |
| Expected standard in reading | 70%, worse than England, similar to Wirral | 72% | 76% |
| Expected standard in writing | 70%, similar to England, similar to Wirral | 67% | 73% |
| Expected standard in maths | 73%, similar to England, better than Wirral | 68% | 75% |
| Pupils taking tests | 56 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.
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. | 49.1, better than England, better than Wirral | 45.6 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 72.4%, better than England, better than Wirral | 63.5% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 44%, similar to England, similar to Wirral | 44.6% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 9.7%, worse than England, worse than Wirral | 14.6% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 67.9%, better than England, better than Wirral | 59.1% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 134 | - | - |
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. | 34.87, similar to England, similar to Wirral | 35.37 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 36.04, similar to England, similar to Wirral | 36.97 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | B- | - | - |
| AAB or better | 3.1%, worse than England, worse than Wirral | 16.3% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | 0.14, similar to England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Average, similar to England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 59 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Merit | - | - |
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 | 1,226 |
| Girls | 1,226 |
| Boys | 0 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 19.2% |
| First language not English | 8% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 1,316 |
| Pupils excluding nurseryPupils who take up school places. | 1,196 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 9.1% |
| Sixth form places2024/25 | 200 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 202 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 66 |
| Average class size | 21.9 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 16.8 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 11.7 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 72.42 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 24.22 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 61.48 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 71.1 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 65 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 0 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 6.1 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Offers made (Reception)Places offered on national offer day. | 56 |
| Applications (Reception)Includes every preference parents listed. | 94 |
| First preference applications (Reception)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 67 |
| First preference offers (Reception)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 55 |
| Applications from another local authority (Reception) | 0 |
| Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day. | 116 |
| Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed. | 547 |
| First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 163 |
| First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 111 |
| Applications from another local authority (Year 7) | 4 |
Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Wirral | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 7.2%, better than England, better than Wirral | 8.7% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 19.1%, better than England, better than Wirral | 23.5% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 2.8%, better than England, better than Wirral | 3.7% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 1.5% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 1.1% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0.1% |
| Permanent exclusions | 1 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 94.6% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 92.2% |
| School sixth form | 57.4% |
| Sixth form college | 17.1% |
| Further education | 17.1% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% |
| Employment | 0% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 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. | 95.4% |
| Higher education | 49.2% |
| Employment | 35.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 10.8% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 4.6% |
| Further education | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | St Anselm's College | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Jul 2019. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Birkenhead School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Birkenhead Park School | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 30 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | 16 plus | Birkenhead Sixth Form College | Academy 16-19 converter | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Oxton St Saviour's CofE Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Mar 2019. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Bidston Avenue Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Sept 2023. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Woodchurch Road Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Nov 2025. | |
| 0.8 mi | Not applicable | Progress Schools - Wirral | Other independent school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Jun 2025. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Co-op Academy Portland | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 23 Apr 2025. |
Birkenhead High School Academy is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 25 Apr 2023.
Birkenhead High School Academy ranks 8,949 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (similar to most schools), 1,112 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (better than 66% of schools) and 1,084 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (similar to most schools).
In 2024/25, 61% of pupils at Birkenhead High School Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 63%).
In 2025/26, 44% of pupils at Birkenhead High School Academy got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 49.1 (England 46.2).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Birkenhead High School Academy was C+, and 3.1% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
For Reception entry in 2026/27, Birkenhead High School Academy made 56 offers from 94 applications (1.7 per offer), and 55 of 67 first-preference applicants got a place. For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, it made 116 offers from 547 applications (4.7 per offer), and 111 of 163 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.
Birkenhead High School Academy has 1,226 pupils aged 3 to 19.
Birkenhead High School Academy had 1,316 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, Birkenhead High School Academy has a sixth form with 200 places in 2024/25.
At Birkenhead High School Academy, the average class had 21.9 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 16.8 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at Birkenhead High School Academy missed 7.2% of sessions (England 8%), and 19.1% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
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.