Best Schools in Birkenhead
39 schools in Birkenhead
Key Facts
- Birkenhead has a total of 39 schools, with 84.6% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 50.0% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Primary schools in Birkenhead have 3,538 pupils, with 39.3% meeting the expected standard at KS2, significantly below the national average of 61.0%.
- Secondary schools in Birkenhead have 1,548 pupils, with a Progress 8 score of -0.26 and an Attainment 8 score of 37.53, below the national averages.
- Birkenhead schools have a high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals, with 54.4% in primary schools and 55.5% in secondary schools, compared to the national average of 23.8%.
Top Nurseries in Birkenhead
18 nurseries in Birkenhead
Top Primary Schools in Birkenhead
18 primary schools in Birkenhead
Horizons Independent School
Birkenhead, CH42 8NU
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils24
P/T Ratio–
BA
Bidston Avenue Primary School
Birkenhead, CH41 0DQ
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils446
P/T Ratio–
WL
Well Lane Primary School
Birkenhead, CH42 5PF
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils187
P/T Ratio–
IMPACT Northwest Schools
Birkenhead, CH41 1FF
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils72
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Top Sixth Form Colleges in Birkenhead
1 sixth form colleges in Birkenhead
Top Special Schools in Birkenhead
1 special schools in Birkenhead
Top Independent Schools in Birkenhead
3 independent schools in Birkenhead
Frequently Asked Questions
Birkenhead has 39 schools, including 18 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 18 nurseries, 3 independent schools, 1 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Birkenhead | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 75% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 39% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.33 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 36.4 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 28% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,598 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.