How many pupils does Birkenhead School have?

Birkenhead School has 955 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Birkenhead School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Birkenhead School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.2 in 2025/26.

Where is Birkenhead School?

Birkenhead School is located at 58 Beresford Road, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 2JD.

Birkenhead School

58 Beresford Road, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 2JD

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

47.2

Attainment 8

955

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About Birkenhead School

Birkenhead School is an independent school in Prenton, Wirral, England. It has 955 pupils on roll. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.2 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Wirral →
School Type: Other independent school
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 955 / 1,050 (91%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

Free school meals

0.8%

SEN support

21.3%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-

A-level average grade

62 students

25.8%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

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.

Contact Details

Address: 58 Beresford Road, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 2JD
Phone: 01516524014
Headmaster: Paul Vicars
Website: www.birkenheadschool.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Birkenhead School?: Birkenhead School is an independent school in Prenton, Wirral, England.
How many pupils does Birkenhead School have?: Birkenhead School has 955 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Birkenhead School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Birkenhead School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.2 in 2025/26.
Where is Birkenhead School?: Birkenhead School is located at 58 Beresford Road, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 2JD.

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