Birkdale High School
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Attainment 8 of 51.9 is above the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 51.9
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 72%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.22
- Confidence interval:
- [0.02, 0.43]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 176 | 51.9 | — | 72.2% | 77.8% | 4.9 |
| 2023/2024 | 179 | 50.7 | +0.22 | 68.7% | 65.9% | 4.6 |
| 2022/2023 | 137 | 49.9 | -0.14 | 70.0% | 54.0% | 4.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 157 | 56.0 | +0.21 | 80.0% | 47.0% | 4.9 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Sefton for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 137297 |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Boys |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Gareth Banks |
| Trust | SOUTHPORT LEARNING TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | PR8 3DT |
| Latest pupils | 176 |
| FSM eligible | 21.6% |
Contact and identifiers
Windy Harbour Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 3DT
http://www.birkdalehigh.co.uk/View local authority page1704577253| DfE number | 4108 |
| UKPRN | 10034570 |
| Opened | 17 Aug 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 18 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |