Birkenhead School

Birkenhead School is an independent school for boys and girls. 57% of grades in A Level Maths and Biology were A or A*. The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £231,170. Over a 12 month period, 638 crimes were recorded within the same radius.

Overview

Ranked against other schools in England, the relative standing in academic performance, property affordability and neighbourhood safety is shown in the radar chart. In general, the bigger the triangle the better.

Academic Performance measured on the proportion of A* - A grades in Maths and English Language for GCSE and Maths and Biology for A Levels. Drilldown below for performance across all other subjects. Key Stage 2, is measured on the proportion of pupils achieving a high score in reading and maths and working at greater depth in writing.

Property Affordability based on the average property prices within a 1km radius of the school.

Neighbourhood Safety derived from the number of crimes recorded within a 1km radius of the school.

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School Info

School Type

Selection Policy

Gender *Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding

Academic Performance

A Level - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and Biology

57%

Mathematics

59%

> Entries

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17

Biology

54%

Chemistry

86%

Physics

83%

Mathematics Further

50%

Psychology

41%

History

56%

English Literature

33%

Business Studies Single

15%

Economics

67%

GCSE - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and English Language

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Mathematics

43%

> Entries

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88

Physics

90%

Chemistry

93%

Biology

68%

Science: Double Award

23%

Geography

52%

Religious Studies

14%

Music

89%

Physical Education Sports Studies

21%

French

45%

Latin

56%

Spanish

39%

Design and Technology

30%

Art and Design Fine Art

44%

Key Stage 2 - Pupils achieving a high score in reading and maths and working at greater depth in writing

Property Prices

Average property prices near school

Detached average

Semi-detached average

Terraced average

Flats/Maisonettes average

Neighbourhood Safety

Recorded within a 1km radius in a 12 month period

638

Anti-social behaviour

40

Violence and sexual offences

256

Vehicle crime

54

Shoplifting

10

Burglary

43

Criminal damage and arson

61

Public order

77

Robbery

2

Theft from the person

0

Other theft

33

Drugs

39

Bicycle theft

4

Other crime

17

Possession of weapons

2

Headmaster: Mr Paul Vicars

Local Authority: Wirral

Telephone: 1516524014

Website: www.birkenheadschool.co.uk

Address: 58 Beresford Road, Oxton, Prenton, CH43 2JD

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