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Birkenhead High School Academy
86 Devonshire Place, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 1TY, Wirral
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
70.8 / 100
Top 29%
Better than 71% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,212
Capacity
1,293
Ages
3–19
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this all-through academy demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly notable for its GCSE Attainment 8 score, which places it in the top 28% of schools nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 71%, indicating a strong foundation in these key subjects. However, the school shows limited progress at the higher standards in KS2, with no students reaching the higher standard benchmarks. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 3-19, with a commendable level of parent satisfaction reflected in its LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 25 April 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 50.5 | Top 28% UK |
| 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%. | 71% | Top 37% UK |
| 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%. | 45% | Top 47% UK |
| 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%. | 45% | Top 39% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 27% | Top 39% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 61% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Other0.1%
White Other0.1%
Location
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53.38788, -3.05025 · CH43 1TY
School details
Local authorityWirral
RegionNorth West
URN135877
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Birkenhead High School Academy rated by Ofsted?
Birkenhead High School Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 April 2023.
Is Birkenhead High School Academy a good school?
Birkenhead High School Academy scores 70.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 29% 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 High School Academy in GCSEs?
Birkenhead High School Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.5. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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