Birkenhead High School Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Wirral. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Birkenhead High School Academy.

Prenton, CH431TY Ofsted: Good Age 3-19 Girls intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

All-through weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
63.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 25.0%
Raw: 0.43
English & Maths grade 4+ %
60.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 72.1%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
61.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 72.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 15.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
25 April 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
86 Devonshire Place
Prenton, CH431TY
Phone
1516525777
Website
birkenheadhigh.gdst.net/Pages/default.aspx

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135877
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
All-through
Address
86 Devonshire Place, Prenton, CH43 1TY
Website
http://www.birkenheadhigh.gdst.net/Pages/default.aspx
Age range
3-19
Gender
Girls
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
GDST ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1293 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,202
Free School Meals
16.4% (197 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.1% (37 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
61.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
22.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
9.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
60%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
67 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
9.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
72.1 (+20.1 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
72.0 (+13.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.7 (+8.2 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.43 (+0.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
36 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
71
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,202 pupils
3-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Geography (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(14 students)
Government & Politics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 3 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Grow, Flourish, Think Aspirational, Inspired, Independent

Head Teacher's Message

Elizabeth de Boorder, Principal, describes BHSA as a 3-19 all-through girls’ state school and a member of the GDST, emphasising challenge, opportunity and partnership and the goal of developing fearless, confident, responsible young women.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Cadet group

Sports

swimming tennis hockey

Facilities

Swimming pool Computing suites Theatre space Drama studio Cooking rooms Science labs Extensive library

Curriculum Highlights

Broad, balanced KS3 curriculum with individual pathways at KS4 Enrichment opportunities including music tuition, choir and orchestra, and sports such as swimming, tennis and hockey Development of knowledge and skills through cultural capital, non-cognitive and metacognitive skills, study skills Homework club

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

After School Club (Junior School)

SEND Provision

SEN Information Report 2022-23 (PDF)