Birkdale High School
Birkdale High School is a secondary located in Sefton, PR8 3DT. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 16. It currently has approximately 936 pupils on roll.
Birkdale High School is a boys school. It is classified as a academy converter.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy converter
Gender: Boys
Ages Taught: 11 to 16
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Sefton
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 940
Number of Pupils: 936
Number of Boys: 936
Number of Girls: N/A
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 20.1
Last Changed Date: 2025-06-16
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Not Rated
Behaviour & Attitudes: Not Rated
Personal Development: Not Rated
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: 9
Inspection Date: 2013-11-28
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Banks
Phone: 01704577253
Website: http://www.birkdalehigh.co.uk/
Location: Windy Harbour Road, Birkdale
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
Local area information
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Frequently Asked Questions about Birkdale High School
What is the Ofsted rating of Birkdale High School?
Birkdale High School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Birkdale High School admit?
Birkdale High School admits pupils from age 11 to 16.
Is Birkdale High School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Birkdale High School is a boys school.
What type of school is Birkdale High School?
Birkdale High School is a academy converter offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Birkdale High School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Birkdale High School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Birkdale High School?
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