Birkenhead Park School
Birkenhead, CH43 4UY · Wirral · secondary school
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17th of 20 secondary schools in Wirral we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 2.7/10 against 117 of them, against 1.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 5 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 24.6 · 7 | 30% | 0.22 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.55 · 14 | 25% | 0.34 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 39.1 · 16 | 10% | 0.16 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Birkenhead Park School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 30.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 39.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.55 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join computer, science, art, cooking, singing, and fitness clubs, or the Duke of Edinburgh award. Sports include football, basketball, netball, volleyball, dance, rugby, cricket, and badminton. Trips have included the Empire Theatre, London, Manley Mere, the University of Liverpool, New York, and PGL’s Boreatton Park. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 731 pupils against a stated capacity of 750. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific actions are being taken to address the Requires improvement rating? How
What Ofsted said about Birkenhead Park School
Overview
The report describes a school on a "rapid journey of improvement" following decisive leadership changes. While culture and behaviour have improved significantly, it is "too soon to see the full impact" of recent curriculum changes on academic outcomes.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, are respectful, and have developed "strong learning habits" under the new behaviour policy.
- The curriculum is broad and carefully designed, with teachers well-supported to develop subject knowledge.
- A "culture of reading for pleasure is firmly embedded," with effective support for pupils with reading deficits.
- Staff feel valued, and the school considers workload, particularly regarding feedback.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils learning about tolerance and receiving clear guidance on relationships.
Areas to improve
- Ensure teachers make the "most appropriate pedagogical choices" to help pupils build knowledge consistently.
- Implement assessment methods effectively to identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge, particularly in key stage 4.
- Continue working with families to "rapidly improve pupils’ attendance rates" and reduce persistent absenteeism.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 33.8 |
| 2024/25 | 39.9 |
| 2025/26 | 39.1 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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