Birkenhead Park School

About Birkenhead Park School

Birkenhead Park School is an academy sponsor led in Birkenhead, Wirral, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 767 pupils on roll. It is part of BEPART EDUCATIONAL TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 November 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.1 (2025/26). 69.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 20.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Wirral →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

767 / 750 (102%) · over capacity

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

14 November 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Park Road South, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH43 4UY

Phone

01516521574

Headteacher

Nicola McNamee

Website

http://www.birkenheadparkschool.com/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Birkenhead Park School?

Birkenhead Park School is an academy sponsor led in Birkenhead, Wirral, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Birkenhead Park School have?

Birkenhead Park School has 767 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Birkenhead Park School's Ofsted rating?

Birkenhead Park School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 November 2023).

How does Birkenhead Park School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Birkenhead Park School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.1 in 2025/26.

Is Birkenhead Park School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Birkenhead Park School is part of BEPART EDUCATIONAL TRUST.

Where is Birkenhead Park School?

Birkenhead Park School is located at Park Road South, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH43 4UY.