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Birkdale High School
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- Sefton District PR8 3DT
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| Previous inspection | Inadequate |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Boys are making good progress in mathematics, English and across a broad range of provision.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Boys' behaviour is good; they demonstrate an enthusiasm for and keen application to learning.
Qualifications and Training: Better focused staff development programmes have supported improvements in the quality of teaching.
Current Educational Practices: New systems for data analysis and tracking of students鈥� progress require further embedding but are already having an impact.
Strengths and Challenges: There is some outstanding teaching, but sharing of best practices needs improvement.
Opportunities for Involvement: Specific 鈥榞et to know the department鈥� evenings have been organised for parents.
Communication: The school鈥檚 website is both attractive and informative; a regular newsletter is provided.
Parent Satisfaction: Inspectors scrutinized the school鈥檚 evidence of communication with parents as well as student and staff surveys.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The headteacher鈥檚 ability to listen and engage all staff has decisively moved the school forward.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Senior leaders play a key role in conveying high aspirations and expectations to staff and boys.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Boys do not see bullying as a significant issue; issues are quickly resolved.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Boys feel safe and behaviour around the school is very good.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities to support boys in their curriculum and in developing wider cultural and sporting interests.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Boys relish activities that enhance their problem-solving and deeper thinking skills.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Boys have a renewed ambition and progress rates to sixth form colleges are excellent.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Boys with special educational needs make good progress due to the good teaching and well-targeted support they receive.
Subjects Offered: It is a specialist school for history, mathematics, and computing.
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About Us
Birkdale High School is a Secondary, Boys school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 936 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.2 | 15.1 | 14.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 60% | 48% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.14 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 23.69% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 38.07% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 54% | 22.03% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% | 6.86% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% | 12.14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.47 | 2.58 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 87.14% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 143 | 117 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 79.86% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 78% | 46.05% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 21.43% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 1.48% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 11.1% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.38% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.81% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.21 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 28.78% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% | 42.52% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 47% | 24.81% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 10.89% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 15.56% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.92 | 2.9 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 91.05% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 145 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 85.57% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 79% | 46.81% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 21.52% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 2.29% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 15.14% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 2.81% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.76% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% 2 | 23.81% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 3 | 40.42% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 46% | 23.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 5 | 8.46% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% 12 | 13.46% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.19 | 2.8 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 83.55% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 133 | 118 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 76.5% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 35.4% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 25.2% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 31% | 5.3% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 5% | 10.55% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.7% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.01 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% 7 | 27.12% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 9 | 42.28% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 22% | 22.76% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 6 | 8.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% 10 | 13.08% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.03 | 2.95 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 75.75% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 168 | 121 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 64.05% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 61% | 33.05% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 29.6% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 20% | 3.4% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 0.6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.7% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.7% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.29 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 24.08% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 38.88% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 29% | 25.72% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 12.84% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 15.24% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 75.63% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 158 | 127 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 57.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 56% | 32% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.06% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 32% | 5% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 5.44% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.25% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Birkdale High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1