Birkenhead Sixth Form College

A outstanding academy 16-19 converter school in Wirral. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Birkenhead Sixth Form College.

Wirral, CH438SQ Ofsted: Outstanding Age 16-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Sixth Form Only weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 62.0%
Sustained employment
46.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 21.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
07 December 2016
Quality of education
-
Behaviour & attitudes
-
Personal development
-
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Location & Contact

Address
Park Road West
Claughton
Wirral, CH438SQ
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School Information

URN
144829
Type
Academy 16-19 converter
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
Park Road West, Claughton, Wirral, CH43 8SQ
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Age range
16-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
62.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
21.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
10.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
58%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
676 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(21 students)
Art & Design (Graphics) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(34 students)
Economics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(21 students)
Music Technology (Electronic) (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(22 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★ ★
(8 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects