Birkdale High School
URN: 137297 • Southport PR8 3DT
Overview
- Name
- Birkdale High School
- URN
- 137297
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- SOUTHPORT LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gareth Banks (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01704577253
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Windy Harbour Road, Southport PR8 3DT
Summary
Birkdale High School is a secondary academy located in Southport, Sefton, catering exclusively to boys with a current enrolment of 923 students, close to its capacity of 940. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every student feels a sense of belonging. The ethos of the school is reflected in its strong community ties and the dedication of its staff, who are noted for their genuine care and support for students’ academic and personal growth.
The curriculum at Birkdale High School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, encouraging students to explore a variety of subjects and extracurricular activities. The school places a strong emphasis on building confidence and skills, which is evident in the positive feedback from parents regarding their children's progress and experiences.
Birkdale High School also prioritises communication with parents, offering opportunities for engagement through events such as open evenings and parents' evenings. The school is proactive in addressing challenges, as seen in its recent communication regarding temporary closures due to heating issues, ensuring that parents are kept informed and involved in their children's education.
The curriculum at Birkdale High School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, encouraging students to explore a variety of subjects and extracurricular activities. The school places a strong emphasis on building confidence and skills, which is evident in the positive feedback from parents regarding their children's progress and experiences.
Birkdale High School also prioritises communication with parents, offering opportunities for engagement through events such as open evenings and parents' evenings. The school is proactive in addressing challenges, as seen in its recent communication regarding temporary closures due to heating issues, ensuring that parents are kept informed and involved in their children's education.
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- Reporting a Student’s Absence (sen)
- College Events (calendar)
- Term Dates (calendar)
- Primary Events (calendar)
- Lead Materials (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Meols Cop High School (70.7)
- Greenbank High School (70.2)
- Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre (58.6)
- Greenbank High School (57.1)
- Stanley High School (53.3)
Key details
- LA
- Sefton
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- SOUTHPORT LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 940
- Pupils
- 923
- Boys
- 923
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- 21.60
- Open date
- 2011-08-17
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 923 | 923 | 0 | 940 | 21.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 936 | 936 | 0 | 940 | 20.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 857 | 857 | 0 | 940 | 15.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 857 | 857 | 0 | 940 | 15.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 815 | 815 | 0 | 940 | 11.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 780 | 780 | 0 | 940 | 10.50 |
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