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Birkenhead School

58 Beresford Road, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 2JD

Key Facts

Mr Paul Vicars Headmaster

Co-ed Gender

955 Total Pupils

Town Location

Day Type

0 - 19 Age Range

Mainstream Mainstream/Special

Christian Religious Ethos

About

Located in the heart of Merseyside, Birkenhead School boasts a rich history and a commitment to academic excellence, fostering a vibrant learning environment for students. With a strong emphasis on personal development alongside a rigorous curriculum, the school nurtures a love of learning and equips young minds with the skills necessary for future success. A diverse range of extracurricular activities complements the academic programme, encouraging students to discover their passions and develop essential life skills. Families considering Birkenhead School will find a welcoming community that values individuality and ambition, preparing children to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Fees
Per Term

Day Fees

£5,572 – £6,110 (inc. VAT)

Pupil Information

Total Pupils

955 pupils

The total number of pupils enrolled at the school.

Boys

527 / 55.18%

Girls

428 / 44.82%

With SEN Support

203 / 21.26%

With SEN EHCP

8 / 0.84%

A-Level Performance
2025

Progress Score

0.09
Average

These figures tell you how much progress students who studied A levels at this school or college made between the end of key stage 4 and the end of their A level studies, compared to similar students across England. These scores are also known as 'value added' scores.

The scores are calculated by comparing the A-level results of students at this school or college with the A level results of students in schools and colleges across England who started with similar results at the end of the previous key stage – key stage 4.

A score above zero means students made more progress, on average, than students across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 4. A score below zero means students made less progress, on average, than students across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 4.

Average Result

B

This tells you the average grade that students achieved per A level entry.

AAB (with ≥2 Facilitating Subjects)

25.80%

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages.

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Inspected by ISI

This school is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).

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Headmaster Mr Paul Vicars

Website www.birkenheadschool.co.uk

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