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Birkenhead School
58 Beresford Road, Oxton, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 2JD, Wirral
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
955
Capacity
1,050
Ages
0–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With limited published data, this school has a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.6, but unfortunately, none of the students achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and Maths. The absence of EBacc entries may also indicate a focus on different curricular pathways. Parents should consider these factors when evaluating the school's performance and suitability for their children.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.6 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Location
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53.38483, -3.05515 · CH43 2JD
School details
Local authorityWirral
RegionNorth West
URN105123
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.birkenheadschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Birkenhead School rated by Ofsted?
Birkenhead School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Birkenhead School a good school?
Birkenhead School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Birkenhead School in GCSEs?
Birkenhead School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.6. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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