Birkenhead Park School
URN: 136411 • Birkenhead CH43 4UY
Overview
- Name
- Birkenhead Park School
- URN
- 136411
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- BEPART EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 36.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicola McNamee (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01516521574
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Park Road South, Birkenhead CH43 4UY
Summary
Birkenhead Park School is a mixed secondary academy located in Birkenhead, Wirral, with a current enrolment of 767 students, exceeding its capacity of 750. The school is committed to fostering a positive learning environment, emphasising respect and focus through its phone-free policy. The ethos of the school is built around the values of Positivity, Ambition, Resilience, and Thoughtfulness, aiming to improve the life chances of every student.
The curriculum at Birkenhead Park School is designed to promote academic resilience and independent learning. It provides a strong foundation in both substantive and disciplinary knowledge, ensuring that students develop effective communication skills. The school also offers a variety of extra-curricular activities that encourage creativity, confidence, and leadership.
As part of the BePART Educational Trust, students have access to excellent post-16 opportunities at Birkenhead Sixth Form College. The school prioritises exceptional pastoral care, with high expectations for behaviour and attendance, creating a supportive community for all students.
The curriculum at Birkenhead Park School is designed to promote academic resilience and independent learning. It provides a strong foundation in both substantive and disciplinary knowledge, ensuring that students develop effective communication skills. The school also offers a variety of extra-curricular activities that encourage creativity, confidence, and leadership.
As part of the BePART Educational Trust, students have access to excellent post-16 opportunities at Birkenhead Sixth Form College. The school prioritises exceptional pastoral care, with high expectations for behaviour and attendance, creating a supportive community for all students.
Useful links
- Upcoming Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Prenton High School for Girls (57.9)
- Prenton High School for Girls (45.2)
- Rock Ferry High School (45.2)
- Birkenhead Institute High School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Wirral
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BEPART EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Capacity
- 750
- Pupils
- 767
- Boys
- 478
- Girls
- 289
- FSM %
- 65.20
- Open date
- 2011-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 767 | 478 | 289 | 750 | 65.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 746 | 435 | 311 | 750 | 65.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 732 | 411 | 321 | 750 | 62.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 732 | 411 | 321 | 750 | 62.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 700 | 392 | 308 | 750 | 58.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 668 | 362 | 306 | 750 | 52.20 |
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