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Birkenhead Park School

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Birkenhead Park School

Park Road South, Birkenhead, CH43 4UY

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
767
Ages
11-16
FSM
65.2%
Attainment 8
39.7
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Nov 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
39.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
11.4%
Basics 9-5
29.0%

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
14.5%
EBacc APS
3.33
EBacc 9-5
5.1%
EBacc 9-4
9.4%
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About Birkenhead Park School

Birkenhead Park School is a secondary school in Birkenhead, Wirral. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.7. The school has around 767 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Park Road South, Birkenhead, CH43 4UY | More schools in Wirral

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. Jul 2022 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  4. Nov 2019 — Requires improvement
  5. May 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Birkenhead Park School

What is Birkenhead Park School's Ofsted rating?
Birkenhead Park School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Birkenhead Park School's latest exam results?
Birkenhead Park School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Birkenhead Park School located?
Birkenhead Park School is a secondary school in Birkenhead, Wirral (CH43 4UY).
How many pupils attend Birkenhead Park School?
Birkenhead Park School has around 767 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Birkenhead Park School with other schools?
View Birkenhead Park School'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.