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Birkenhead High School Academy

86 Devonshire Place, Prenton, CH43 1TY

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Girls
Pupils
1,212
Ages
3-19
FSM
18.1%
Attainment 8
50.4
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
70.0%
Writing
70.0%
Maths
73.0%
RWM Combined
61.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

What to look for in a primary schoolApplication timelines, KS2 SATs context, and what to ask on a school visit.

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
50.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
22.5%
Basics 9-5
44.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
44.5%
EBacc APS
4.40
EBacc 9-5
19.7%
EBacc 9-4
26.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
34.87
A*-A Grades
18.8%
A*-B Grades
53.0%
AAB+ %
3.1%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 59 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

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About Birkenhead High School Academy

Birkenhead High School Academy is a secondary school in Prenton, Wirral. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.4. The school has around 1,212 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: 86 Devonshire Place, Prenton, CH43 1TY | More schools in Wirral

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Birkenhead High School Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2023 — Good
  2. Oct 2015 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Birkenhead High School Academy

What is Birkenhead High School Academy's Ofsted rating?
Birkenhead High School Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Birkenhead High School Academy's latest exam results?
Birkenhead High School Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Birkenhead High School Academy located?
Birkenhead High School Academy is a secondary school in Prenton, Wirral (CH43 1TY).
How many pupils attend Birkenhead High School Academy?
Birkenhead High School Academy has around 1,212 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Birkenhead High School Academy with other schools?
View Birkenhead High School Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Wirral.