Birkdale School
URN: 107163 • Sheffield S10 3DH
Overview
- Name
- Birkdale School
- URN
- 107163
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Christian
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 42.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ben Bowles (since 2025) , Head Master
- Telephone
- 01142668408
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Oakholme Road, Sheffield S10 3DH
Summary
Birkdale School is an independent, mixed-gender institution located in Sheffield, catering to pupils aged 4-18. With a current enrolment of 712 students against a capacity of 873, the school emphasizes a strong academic education grounded in a Christian ethos. The mission is to inspire each pupil to achieve their personal best through individualised teaching and a rounded educational experience.
The curriculum at Birkdale is designed to promote intellectual curiosity and independent thought, supported by small class sizes and dedicated staff. Pupils benefit from a wide range of academic clubs and opportunities for competition, which enhance their learning and personal development. The school prides itself on achieving excellent exam results, enabling students to progress to their chosen universities or careers.
Birkdale fosters a sense of community where respect and care for one another are paramount. The school environment encourages pupils to develop confidence and creativity, ensuring that every child is nurtured and supported throughout their educational journey.
The curriculum at Birkdale is designed to promote intellectual curiosity and independent thought, supported by small class sizes and dedicated staff. Pupils benefit from a wide range of academic clubs and opportunities for competition, which enhance their learning and personal development. The school prides itself on achieving excellent exam results, enabling students to progress to their chosen universities or careers.
Birkdale fosters a sense of community where respect and care for one another are paramount. The school environment encourages pupils to develop confidence and creativity, ensuring that every child is nurtured and supported throughout their educational journey.
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- GCSE Results (sen)
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- Christian Ethos (sen)
- The School Day (sen)
- Welcome (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Becton School (73.4)
- The Rowan School (64.9)
- Landmarks (60.2)
- University of Sheffield (60.2)
- Freeman College (58.7)
Key details
- LA
- Sheffield
- Age range
- 4 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 873
- Pupils
- 712
- Boys
- 618
- Girls
- 94
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1956-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 712 | 618 | 94 | 873 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 746 | 665 | 81 | 873 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 784 | 706 | 78 | 873 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 784 | 706 | 78 | 873 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 769 | 701 | 68 | 873 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 790 | 730 | 60 | 873 | 0.00 |
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