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

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
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.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Park Road West
Claughton
Wirral, CH438SQ
Website
bsfc.ac.uk

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144829
Type
Academy 16-19 converter
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
Park Road West, Claughton, Wirral, CH43 8SQ
Age range
16-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BEPART EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Capacity
1500 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

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%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

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

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Positivity Ambition Resilience Thoughtfulness

Head Teacher's Message

Principal welcomes students and explains the BePART ethos, the belief that every student can succeed, and the college’s commitment to helping students reach their potential.

Facilities

Learning Assistance Base Hub (independent study area) Refectory & Kitchen

Admissions Criteria

Five GCSEs including Maths and English Language: a minimum of three GCSEs at grade 4 and two GCSEs at Grade 5 plus any additional entry requirements for individual subjects. Level 2 BTECs are not accepted.

Financial Information

For Foundation Diploma in Art, Design & Media: free for aged 18 on 31 August 2024 or aged 19–24 with an Education, Health & Care Plan; for aged 19+ the fee is £4,500; 19+ Advanced Learner Loan may be available; all students must pay for or provide course materials and equipment.

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