Birkenhead Sixth Form College
URN: 130494 • Wirral CH43 8SQ
Overview
- Name
- Birkenhead Sixth Form College
- URN
- 130494
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mike Kilbride (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Park Road West, Wirral CH43 8SQ
Summary
Birkenhead Sixth Form College is an outstanding further education institution located in Claughton Village, Wirral, catering to students aged 16-18. With a focus on A Level and BTEC courses, the college serves over 1,500 students from Wirral, Merseyside, and Cheshire. Its ethos is built on the values of Positivity, Ambition, Resilience, and Thoughtfulness, promoting an environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their potential, regardless of their background.
The college prides itself on its expert teaching staff, who specialise in their subjects and are dedicated to the academic and personal development of students. Facilities have been enhanced through significant investment, creating a university-like atmosphere conducive to learning. The college's commitment to student success is reflected in its consistently high academic performance, outperforming local schools, including grammar institutions.
Birkenhead Sixth Form College is part of the BePART Educational Trust and aims to provide a supportive community where students can thrive, make lifelong friendships, and prepare for their future pathways, whether that be university, apprenticeships, or employment.
The college prides itself on its expert teaching staff, who specialise in their subjects and are dedicated to the academic and personal development of students. Facilities have been enhanced through significant investment, creating a university-like atmosphere conducive to learning. The college's commitment to student success is reflected in its consistently high academic performance, outperforming local schools, including grammar institutions.
Birkenhead Sixth Form College is part of the BePART Educational Trust and aims to provide a supportive community where students can thrive, make lifelong friendships, and prepare for their future pathways, whether that be university, apprenticeships, or employment.
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Key details
- LA
- Wirral
- Age range
- 16 - 99
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2017-07-31
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 | |||||
| 2023-09-11 | |||||
| 2022-09-11 | |||||
| 2021-09-11 | |||||
| 2020-09-11 |
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