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Birkenhead Park School
Park Road South, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH43 4UY, Wirral
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.6 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
767
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 39.9, the school performs in the top 80% nationally, indicating some strengths in academic achievement. However, only 49% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and the recent Ofsted report rated the school as "Requires Improvement," suggesting areas for development. Limited data on parent satisfaction and other performance metrics may also be a consideration for prospective families.
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Last inspected: 14 November 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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. | 39.9 | Bottom 20% 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%. | 49% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 19% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 19% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.7%
White Other5.6%
Other4.0%
Black African3.9%
Asian Other2.5%
Mixed Other2.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Black Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.39066, -3.04270 · CH43 4UY
School details
Local authorityWirral
RegionNorth West
URN136411
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Birkenhead Park School rated by Ofsted?
Birkenhead Park School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 November 2023.
Is Birkenhead Park School a good school?
Birkenhead Park School scores 14.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% 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 Park School in GCSEs?
Birkenhead Park School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.9. 49% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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