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Birkenhead Park School
- 2.5 (2 reviews)
- Secondary
- Wirral CH43 4UY
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: New behaviour policy led to improved pupil behaviour and learning habits.
Academic Progress: Positive changes to the curriculum but too early to see full impact on education quality.
Qualifications and Training: School supports teachers to develop subject knowledge consistently.
Current Educational Practices: Regular checks on pupils' understanding, but inconsistency in identifying gaps.
Strengths and Challenges: Inconsistent pedagogical choices prevent optimal pupil achievement.
Opportunities for Involvement: Plenty of clubs for pupil development. Engagement with community leaders.
Parent Satisfaction: Most pupils are happy; school supports newcomers well.
Communication: School is tenacious in improving attendance, communicates strategies effectively.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: New leadership structure is driving rapid improvement.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Trust's decisive action improved leadership and school trajectory.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Clear guidance on behavior, significant reduction in incidents.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: School identifies reading deficits, embedded reading culture.
Extracurricular Offerings: Clubs like rugby, sewing, and Spanish are available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils engage eagerly, balancing interests effectively.
Career Counselling Services: Clear guidance on sensitive topics and next steps.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sufficient information for future choices provided.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Improved processes for identifying needs but inconsistent application impacts outcomes.
Subjects Offered: Broad curriculum designed to meet pupils' needs, including SEND.
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About Us
Birkenhead Park School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 746 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 17% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement 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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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.7 | - | 16.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 17% | 98% | 34% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| 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 | -0.64 | 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 | 32.4 | 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 | 17% | 32.93% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% | 47.61% | 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 | 17% | 35.18% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 14.89% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 21.64% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.71 | 3.2 | 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 | 85% | 91.58% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 126 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 86.31% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 23.15% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 35.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 27% | 13.88% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.38% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.31% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 3.12% | 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 | -1.1 | 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 | 29.9 | 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 | 13% | 34.07% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% | 47.14% | 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 | 25% | 35.59% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 17.38% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 23.69% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.59 | 3.28 | 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 | 83% | 90.65% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 105 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 86.88% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 19.96% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 40.15% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 32% | 13.81% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.15% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.54% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.35% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
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 | -0.4 | 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 | 38.1 | 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 | 26% 5 | 32.89% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% 6 | 47.29% | 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 | 34% | 32.61% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 2 | 15.32% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% 1 | 22% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.21 | 3.21 | 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 | 86% | 88.21% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 102 | 120 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 82.71% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 75% | 31.21% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 39.08% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.75% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.67% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.54% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3% | 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 | -0.62 | 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 | 36.5 | 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 | 21% | 34.69% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% 6 | 51.23% | 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 | 29% | 36.04% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 5 | 17.88% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% 2 | 25.46% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.07 | 3.48 | 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 | 88% | 84.33% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 118 | 122 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 71.42% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 12.83% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 39.46% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 25% | 10.88% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.63% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.29% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 1.46% | 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 | -0.52 | 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 | 38.2 | 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 | 21% | 33.31% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 48.42% | 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 | 19% | 33.54% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 20.88% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 23.73% | 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 | 88% | 86.46% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 163 | 121 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 49.04% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 16.25% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 40.88% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 24% | 10.38% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.29% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.75% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.79% | 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Birkenhead Park School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
