SchoolScoresBirkenhead Sixth Form College
Academy · Sixth form, ages 16 to 19 · Mixed
Part of BEPART EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Park Road West, Claughton, Wirral, CH43 8SQ
0151 652 5575 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
This school hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet. New schools are usually inspected within their first few years.
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
675 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Wirral | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C+ | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 17% | 25% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 51% | 54% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 34.1 | 35.4 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
29 subjects, 1,596 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 297 | 2% | 11% | 19% |
| Sociology | 130 | 5% | 18% | 20% |
| Mathematics | 117 | 3% | 25% | 40% |
| History | 77 | 3% | 17% | 23% |
| Biology | 74 | 0% | 12% | 27% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 68 | 0% | 15% | 14% |
| English Literature | 67 | 3% | 10% | 23% |
| Law | 67 | 6% | 28% | 17% |
| English Language | 66 | 2% | 17% | 13% |
| Film Studies | 59 | 0% | 15% | 17% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 57 | 5% | 26% | 38% |
| Business Studies:Single | 56 | 0% | 5% | 16% |
| Chemistry | 54 | 0% | 15% | 30% |
| Art and Design (Graphics) | 49 | 4% | 31% | 32% |
| Physics | 42 | 0% | 10% | 31% |
| Environmental Science | 40 | 3% | 5% | 14% |
| Art and Design (Textiles) | 39 | 8% | 38% | 36% |
| Geography | 35 | 3% | 20% | 23% |
| Mathematics (Statistics) | 33 | 0% | 3% | 16% |
| Government and Politics | 27 | 7% | 19% | 26% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 25 | 8% | 16% | 24% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 23 | 0% | 13% | 17% |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 21 | 0% | 10% | 19% |
| Economics | 21 | 10% | 29% | 26% |
| Religious Studies | 19 | 5% | 21% | 22% |
| Spanish | 15 | 0% | 40% | 34% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 9 | 0% | 11% | 59% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: French, Dance.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
693 students in this year group.
87% — 8 points above the Wirral average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wirral | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 87% | 79% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 8% | 7% |
| Work | 23% | 25% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 87% | 87% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
616 students in this year group.
75% — 12 points above the Wirral average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wirral | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 75% | 63% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 18% | 23% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 76% | 75% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Wirral.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Wirral | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years | Not published | 28.0%* | 26.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan | Not published | 1.6%* | 2.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support | Not published | 13.8%* | 11.9% |
| English as an additional language 12th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Wirral. Higher than 0% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0% | 4.7%* | 17.5% |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2021/22.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Anselm's College 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 76% grade 5+ English and maths
- Birkenhead High School Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
- Birkenhead Park School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
- Birkenhead School 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 28% A*/A at A level
- Progress Schools - Wirral 1.0 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Ridgeway High School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 25% grade 5+ English and maths
- Weatherhead High School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 28% grade 5+ English and maths
- Woodchurch High School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 28% grade 5+ English and maths
- Progress Schools - Hamilton Square 1.7 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2025)
- The Mosslands School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 20% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Birkenhead Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
Birkenhead Sixth Form College hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet.
How did Birkenhead Sixth Form College do in its A levels?
In 2024/25, C+ was the average A level grade.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 144829.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.