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Secondary schools in CH43

All 7 secondary schools in CH43.

7 schools in CH43

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  1. St Anselm's College

    Prenton, CH43 1UQ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Boys
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the England average.

    155 first choices, 157 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1663.1

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    5.3%
    Pupils
    1,002
    Pupils per teacher
    17.3
    View school St Anselm's College
  2. Birkenhead High School Academy

    Prenton, CH43 1TY · Academy · All-through · Ages 3 to 19 · Girls

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Girls
    • Has a nursery
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the England average.

    163 first choices, 116 offers made

    Met the standard at 1161%

    England 62%

    Days missed
    6.9%
    Pupils
    1,226
    Pupils per teacher
    16.8
    View school Birkenhead High School Academy
  3. Birkenhead Park School

    Birkenhead, CH43 4UY · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

    Results below the England average.

    132 first choices, 152 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1639.1

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    6.9%
    Pupils
    731
    Pupils per teacher
    15.0
    View school Birkenhead Park School
  4. Ridgeway High School

    Prenton, CH43 9EB · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results well below the England average.

    104 first choices, 129 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1637.7

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    12.8%
    Pupils
    858
    Pupils per teacher
    11.1
    View school Ridgeway High School
  5. The Observatory School

    Prenton, CH43 7QT · Special · All-through · Ages 7 to 16

    • Ofsted:Good in every area

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    29.9%
    Pupils
    174
    Pupils per teacher
    6.7
    View school The Observatory School
  6. Wirral Wrap

    Birkenhead, CH43 9LB · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 16

    • Ofsted:Good

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    25
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Wirral Wrap
  7. Birkenhead School

    Prenton, CH43 2JD · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Faith school
    • Has a nursery
    • Has a sixth form

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    892
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Birkenhead School
The big picture

How CH43's secondary schools spread out

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Attainment 8 at 16

Average score across each pupil's best eight GCSEs.

England 46.2Ridgeway High School: 37.7Birkenhead Park School: 39.1St Anselm's College: 63.1020406080
Secondary schools in CH43

Days missed

Share of school sessions pupils missed, for any reason. Lower is better.

CH43 average 12.4%St Anselm's College: 5.3%Birkenhead High School Academy: 6.9%Birkenhead Park School: 6.9%Ridgeway High School: 12.8%The Observatory School: 29.9%0%8%16%24%32%
Secondary schools in CH43
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in CH43

  1. Some are faith schools.

    2 of the 7 secondary schools in CH43 have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. Apply by 31 October.

    Apply to your council in Year 6 for a Year 7 place. Offers come out on 1 March.

  3. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

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    Popular schools fill up from the families who live closest. Add your postcode to see which schools are nearest, and put one of them on your form.

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About these schools

Secondary schools in CH43, explained

There are 7 secondary schools in CH43. 1 are run by the council and 3 are academies or free schools. Among them are 2 special and 2 independent schools.

Looking further afield? See secondary schools near me, or everything in CH43.

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How many secondary schools are in CH43?
There are 7 secondary schools in CH43, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in CH43?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in CH43 on Eduscope are St Anselm's College, Birkenhead High School Academy and Birkenhead Park School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are secondary schools in CH43 ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
How do I choose a secondary school in CH43?
When choosing a secondary school in CH43, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 7 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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