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
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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.

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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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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