Birkdale High School
URN: 104954 • Southport PR8 3DT
Overview
- Name
- Birkdale High School
- URN
- 104954
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gary Loveridge (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Windy Harbour Road, Southport PR8 3DT
Summary
Birkdale High School is a community secondary school located in Southport, Sefton, specifically catering to boys. With a capacity of 940 students, the school aims to foster an inclusive environment where every student feels a sense of belonging. The school emphasizes the importance of personal development alongside academic achievement, encouraging students to grow into confident young men.
The curriculum at Birkdale High School is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, catering to a range of interests and abilities. The school is committed to supporting students' learning through dedicated teaching staff who are focused on individual progress and well-being. Parental feedback highlights the genuine care teachers have for their students, contributing to a positive educational experience.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Birkdale High School, with regular events such as open evenings to involve parents and families in the school’s activities. The school also prioritises communication, ensuring that parents are kept informed about important updates and any operational changes, such as temporary closures due to maintenance issues.
The curriculum at Birkdale High School is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, catering to a range of interests and abilities. The school is committed to supporting students' learning through dedicated teaching staff who are focused on individual progress and well-being. Parental feedback highlights the genuine care teachers have for their students, contributing to a positive educational experience.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Birkdale High School, with regular events such as open evenings to involve parents and families in the school’s activities. The school also prioritises communication, ensuring that parents are kept informed about important updates and any operational changes, such as temporary closures due to maintenance issues.
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Nearby alternatives
- Meols Cop High School (70.7)
- Greenbank High School (70.2)
- Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre (58.6)
- Birkdale High School (57.3)
- Greenbank High School (57.1)
Key details
- LA
- Sefton
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 940
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2011-08-16
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 940 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 940 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 940 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 940 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 940 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 940 |
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