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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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