What did Ofsted judge Birkenhead High School Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Birkenhead High School Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in April 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Birkenhead High School Academy?

Birkenhead High School Academy has 1,226 pupils on roll.

What ages does Birkenhead High School Academy take?

Birkenhead High School Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 19.

Where is Birkenhead High School Academy located?

Birkenhead High School Academy is located in Prenton, CH43 1TY, Wirral.

How do I apply to Birkenhead High School Academy?

Birkenhead High School Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing dates are 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places.

How are Reception places decided at Birkenhead High School Academy?

When Birkenhead High School Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Girls who are in public care (Looked After Children) or were previously in public care, as defined in the School Admi… — Girls who are in public care (Looked After Children) or were previously in public care, as defined in the School Admissions Code 2014 on the date at which the relevant applications for admission are made, and who a local authority has confirmed will continue to be looked after by it (in accordance with section 22 of the Children Act 1989) at the time they are admitted to the Academy; 2. Girls at the Academy’s Nursery;; 3. Girls who will have a sister, including step, half, adopted or fostered living permanently at the same address, who w… — Girls who will have a sister, including step, half, adopted or fostered living permanently at the same address, who will continue to be enrolled at Birkenhead High School Academy at the time of the admission, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 56 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Birkenhead High School Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 17.8% of pupils at Birkenhead High School Academy are recorded as White British, the largest group with a recorded ethnic background. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Birkenhead High School Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Girls who are in public care (Looked After Children) or were previously in public care, as defined in the School Admi… — Girls who are in public care (Looked After Children) or were previously in public care, as defined in the School Admissions Code 2014 on the date at which the relevant applications for admission are made, and who a local authority has confirmed will continue to be looked after by it (in accordance with section 22 of the Children Act 1989) at the time they are admitted to the Academy.
2Girls at the Academy’s Nursery;
3Girls who will have a sister, including step, half, adopted or fostered living permanently at the same address, who w… — Girls who will have a sister, including step, half, adopted or fostered living permanently at the same address, who will continue to be enrolled at Birkenhead High School Academy at the time of the admission.
4In the case of twins applying for entry into Reception, should one be allocated a place the other will automatically … — In the case of twins applying for entry into Reception, should one be allocated a place the other will automatically be offered a place.
5Girls whose parent/s are currently Teaching, Administrative, Support Staff at Birkenhead High School Academy and have… — Girls whose parent/s are currently Teaching, Administrative, Support Staff at Birkenhead High School Academy and have been employed for over two years.

Where Birkenhead High School Academy is oversubscribed in Reception, places will be allocated in the following Where in categories b), c) and d) there are more applicants than there are places available, places will be allocated on a random basis. Any remaining places will be allocated on a random basis to girls applying from across the Wirral and beyond.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Birkenhead High School Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Birkenhead High School Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Birkenhead High School Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in April 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Birkenhead High School Academy?: Birkenhead High School Academy has 1,226 pupils on roll.
What ages does Birkenhead High School Academy take?: Birkenhead High School Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Birkenhead High School Academy located?: Birkenhead High School Academy is located in Prenton, CH43 1TY, Wirral.
How do I apply to Birkenhead High School Academy?: Birkenhead High School Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing dates are 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places.
How are Reception places decided at Birkenhead High School Academy?: When Birkenhead High School Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Girls who are in public care (Looked After Children) or were previously in public care, as defined in the School Admi… — Girls who are in public care (Looked After Children) or were previously in public care, as defined in the School Admissions Code 2014 on the date at which the relevant applications for admission are made, and who a local authority has confirmed will continue to be looked after by it (in accordance with section 22 of the Children Act 1989) at the time they are admitted to the Academy; 2. Girls at the Academy’s Nursery;; 3. Girls who will have a sister, including step, half, adopted or fostered living permanently at the same address, who w… — Girls who will have a sister, including step, half, adopted or fostered living permanently at the same address, who will continue to be enrolled at Birkenhead High School Academy at the time of the admission, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 56 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Birkenhead High School Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 17.8% of pupils at Birkenhead High School Academy are recorded as White British, the largest group with a recorded ethnic background. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Birkenhead High School Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Girls who are in public care (Looked After Children) or were previously in public care, as defined in the School Admi… — Girls who are in public care (Looked After Children) or were previously in public care, as defined in the School Admissions Code 2014 on the date at which the relevant applications for admission are made, and who a local authority has confirmed will continue to be looked after by it (in accordance with section 22 of the Children Act 1989) at the time they are admitted to the Academy.
2Girls at the Academy’s Nursery;
3Girls who will have a sister, including step, half, adopted or fostered living permanently at the same address, who w… — Girls who will have a sister, including step, half, adopted or fostered living permanently at the same address, who will continue to be enrolled at Birkenhead High School Academy at the time of the admission.
4In the case of twins applying for entry into Reception, should one be allocated a place the other will automatically … — In the case of twins applying for entry into Reception, should one be allocated a place the other will automatically be offered a place.
5Girls whose parent/s are currently Teaching, Administrative, Support Staff at Birkenhead High School Academy and have… — Girls whose parent/s are currently Teaching, Administrative, Support Staff at Birkenhead High School Academy and have been employed for over two years.

Birkenhead High School Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Birkenhead High School Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Birkenhead High School Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in April 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Birkenhead High School Academy?: Birkenhead High School Academy has 1,226 pupils on roll.
What ages does Birkenhead High School Academy take?: Birkenhead High School Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Birkenhead High School Academy located?: Birkenhead High School Academy is located in Prenton, CH43 1TY, Wirral.
How do I apply to Birkenhead High School Academy?: Birkenhead High School Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing dates are 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places.
How are Reception places decided at Birkenhead High School Academy?: When Birkenhead High School Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Girls who are in public care (Looked After Children) or were previously in public care, as defined in the School Admi… — Girls who are in public care (Looked After Children) or were previously in public care, as defined in the School Admissions Code 2014 on the date at which the relevant applications for admission are made, and who a local authority has confirmed will continue to be looked after by it (in accordance with section 22 of the Children Act 1989) at the time they are admitted to the Academy; 2. Girls at the Academy’s Nursery;; 3. Girls who will have a sister, including step, half, adopted or fostered living permanently at the same address, who w… — Girls who will have a sister, including step, half, adopted or fostered living permanently at the same address, who will continue to be enrolled at Birkenhead High School Academy at the time of the admission, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 56 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Birkenhead High School Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 17.8% of pupils at Birkenhead High School Academy are recorded as White British, the largest group with a recorded ethnic background. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Wraparound club

Met

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