Birkenhead High School
URN: 105124 • Prenton CH43 1TY
Overview
- Name
- Birkenhead High School
- URN
- 105124
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- C H Evans (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- 86 Devonshire Place, Prenton CH43 1TY
Summary
Birkenhead High School, located in Prenton, Wirral, is part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), a network of independent schools dedicated to providing high-quality education for girls. With a capacity of 768 students, the school focuses on fostering academic excellence and personal development, aiming to equip young women with the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
The curriculum at Birkenhead High School is designed to nurture confident and independent learners, offering a range of subjects that encourage critical thinking and creativity. The school places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, ensuring that each student receives the support they need to succeed both academically and personally.
As part of the GDST, Birkenhead High School benefits from a rich community of over 100,000 alumnae, providing students with networking opportunities and role models who inspire them to become future leaders. The school is committed to inclusivity and offers bursaries to support students from diverse backgrounds, reinforcing its mission to empower girls without limits.
The curriculum at Birkenhead High School is designed to nurture confident and independent learners, offering a range of subjects that encourage critical thinking and creativity. The school places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, ensuring that each student receives the support they need to succeed both academically and personally.
As part of the GDST, Birkenhead High School benefits from a rich community of over 100,000 alumnae, providing students with networking opportunities and role models who inspire them to become future leaders. The school is committed to inclusivity and offers bursaries to support students from diverse backgrounds, reinforcing its mission to empower girls without limits.
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Nearby alternatives
- The Observatory School (53.2)
- Birkenhead School (50.2)
- Redcourt - St Anselm's (48.9)
- Highfield School (45.2)
- Prenton Preparatory School (33.9)
Key details
- LA
- Wirral
- Age range
- 3 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 768
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1980-09-30
- Close date
- 2009-09-03
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 768 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 768 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 768 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 768 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 768 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 768 |
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