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Birkenhead Sixth Form College
Park Road West, Claughton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH43 8SQ, Wirral
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.1 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Capacity
1,500
Ages
16–19
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With 75% of students progressing to university, including 18% attending top-third institutions, this college demonstrates a solid commitment to higher education pathways. However, the LocaleIQ score of 16.1 suggests it is performing better than only 16% of schools, indicating potential challenges in overall academic performance. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating options for their child’s post-16 education.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 75% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 18% | Average |
Based on 616 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
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53.39493, -3.05476 · CH43 8SQ
School details
Local authorityWirral
RegionNorth West
URN144829
School typeAcademy 16-19 converter
Websitewww.bsfc.ac.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Birkenhead Sixth Form College rated by Ofsted?
Birkenhead Sixth Form College 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 Sixth Form College a good school?
Birkenhead Sixth Form College scores 16.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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