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Academic Progress: Students make excellent progress, exhibiting strong knowledge and skills across disciplines.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate excellent attitudes, self-awareness, and resilience, contributing actively to school culture.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Additional specialist help is provided to pupils who need it, ensuring they reach their potential.
Teacher Engagement: Highly engaged teachers support student learning through individualized attention and innovative methods.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching staff effectively promote academic rigour and exam preparation, leading to high attainment.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Strong emphasis on communication and motivation; opportunity exists to further enhance some teaching strategies.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents can engage through meetings and events, fostering a collaborative community.
Communication with Parents: Regular updates on student progress ensure parents are well-informed and involved.
Parent Satisfaction: High levels of satisfaction noted among parents regarding school performance and communication.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership addresses conflicts with robust systems, maintaining a supportive environment.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Innovative measures improve academic outcomes and personal student growth.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Effective strategies in place to manage bullying and ensure a secure environment.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils show respect and responsibility, contributing positively to school life.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Strong focus on pupil welfare with comprehensive safety measures.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Wide range of extracurricular activities enriches student life and learning.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: School supports students in managing academics alongside extracurricular pursuits.
Outdoor Facilities: Excellent outdoor facilities support physical education and recreation.
Career Counselling Services: Career guidance assists pupils in making informed choices about future pathways.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Comprehensive preparation equips students for higher education and careers.
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Birkdale School is a All-through, Co-Ed, Christian school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 746 students from age 4-18 yr.
Tuition fee £3,586 to £5,414 for the highest grade offered.
At this school, 96% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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Children aged 4 to 18 from various backgrounds can receive an excellent education at Birkdale, a very successful and welcoming school. We devote particular attention to each student's needs, fostering their abilities, character, and self-assurance to lay the strongest possible basis for a fulfilled life. Excellent relationships between students and their teachers are produced in environments where pastoral care is provided to extraordinarily high standards. The school has a strong Christian culture, and students are aware of Birkdale's expectations of them. They also learn good values and a feeling of social duty. Small classes and outstanding teaching, by motivated and gifted staff, produces students with independent and curious minds, able to work together, to challenge ideas and to take the initiative in their learning. Lessons are enjoyable for students, who perform well on exams and are well-prepared for further study. At GCSE, almost two-thirds of results are at A* or A grades, and typically more than half of all A level grades are A* or A. An enormous range of extra-curricular opportunities in sport, music, drama, academic societies and outdoor pursuits nurture the talents of individual students, help to produce well-rounded young people and enrich the life of the community. In many different disciplines, Birkdale has a proven track record of triumphing in regional and national contests. I look forward to seeing you, so please do come and see for yourself what makes Birkdale School a unique community.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
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| Type | Independent Schools | Independent Schools | Independent Schools |
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| Age range | 4-18 | 4-19 | 3-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Girls | Girls |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 96% | 92% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 23.40% | 38.00% | 42.00% |
| Day Fees | £3,586 to £5,414 | £2,446 to £5,106 | £3,551 to £4,995 |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 69.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 96% | 37.38% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 97% | 52.71% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 67% | 31.69% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 51% | 14.26% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 61% | 20.14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.37 | 3.28 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89.26% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 180 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.26% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.13% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31.61% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.58% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.9% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.42% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.58% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 72.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% | 37.95% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 50.45% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 74% | 26.5% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 63% | 14.5% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 67% | 18.81% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.81 | 3.13 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89.03% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 178 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 84.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.33% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31.83% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.07% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.87% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.53% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.2% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 66.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 90% 1 | 28.68% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 94% 5 | 44.22% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 70% | 26.73% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 61% 1 | 12.07% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 67% 1 | 16.78% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.28 | 2.87 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.78% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 153 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.78% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 39.78% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.59% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.78% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.19% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.85% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 69.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 91% 3 | 28.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% 2 | 41.32% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 66% | 23.34% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 60% 15 | 10.61% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 66% 14 | 14.16% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.62 | 2.68 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 93.04% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 166 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 85.13% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 37.43% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29.48% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.26% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.83% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.35% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.48% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 67.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 88% | 32.33% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 97% | 45.45% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 84% | 27.06% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 75% | 14.79% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 80% | 16% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 90.17% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 159 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.48% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 40.52% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.17% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.22% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.3% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.22% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.18 | 29.5 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.28 | 30.28 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 23.40% | 17.07% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 259 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | - | 63.67% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.87% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | - | 17.33% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 8.33% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.76 | 33.8 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.89 | 32.61 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 27.8% | 19.37% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 349 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 66.73% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.27% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 14.07% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 10.47% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.28 3 | 30.06 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.87 3 | 27.28 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 24.5% | 13.51% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 347 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 60.07% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.86% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 17.5% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 8.5% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 42.25 4 | 29.1 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.84 3 | 29.02 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 36.1% | 16.39% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 41.85% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.23% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 14.15% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6.92% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.02 | 27.14 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.9 | 29.45 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 28.2% | 15.76% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 48.08% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.83% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 20.5% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.08% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 31st Mar 2025 - 11th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
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| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 30th Mar 2025 |
| Summer Term | 12th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
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