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Birkdale High School
Windy Harbour Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 3DT, Sefton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.5 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
923
Capacity
940
Ages
11–16
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school excels in academic attainment, ranking in the top 23% nationally for GCSE Attainment 8, and achieving a 74% pass rate in English and Maths at grade 4 or above. The high EBacc entry rate of 78% reflects a strong commitment to a broad curriculum. While overall performance is commendable, prospective parents may want to consider the school's specific support services and extracurricular offerings for a well-rounded educational experience.
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Last inspected: 6 November 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 51.9 | Top 23% 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%. | 74% | Top 27% 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%. | 57% | Top 22% 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%. | 78% | Top 16% 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%. | 44% | Top 16% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.8%
White Other6.4%
Mixed Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Other1.2%
Other1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black African0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.61202, -3.02406 · PR8 3DT
School details
Local authoritySefton
RegionNorth West
URN137297
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.birkdalehigh.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Birkdale High School rated by Ofsted?
Birkdale High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 November 2013.
Is Birkdale High School a good school?
Birkdale High School scores 66.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% 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 Birkdale High School in GCSEs?
Birkdale High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.9. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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