Birkdale High School
Academy converter · Boys
Southport, PR8 3DT
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Top 25% in England
2 of 17 in Sefton
Pupils
936
First preferences per place
0.99
2026/27
Absence
7.7%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 49.9 | 50.7 | 51.9 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 60% | 54% | 57% | |
| Average English grade | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 58% | 59% | 64% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.14 | 0.22 | — |
74% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Greenbank High School · 0.7 mi · Good · Top 26% in England
- Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre · 1.2 mi · Good · Bottom 27% in England
- Meols Cop High School · 2.7 mi · Good · Bottom 33% in England
- Formby High School · 4.0 mi · Good · Top 19% in England
- Stanley High School · 4.4 mi · Not judged · Bottom 19% in England
- Range High School · 5.2 mi · Good · Top 46% in England
Best secondary schools in Southport · Best secondary schools in Merseyside
The neighbourhood
Birkdale High School is in Ainsdale East (typical home £210,000, crime average).
What is Birkdale High School's Ofsted rating?
Birkdale High School is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does Birkdale High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Birkdale High School is in the top 25% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.