Birkenhead School

Birkenhead School is an independent school for boys and girls. 37% of grades in A Level Maths and Biology were A or A*. The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £249,487. Over a 12 month period, 586 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

37%

Mathematics

40%

> Entries

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15

Biology

35%

Chemistry

58%

Physics

20%

History

22%

English Literature

18%

Business Studies Single

13%

Geography

8%

Economics

27%

Art and Design Fine Art

17%

Classical Civilisation

33%

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

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Mathematics

31%

> Entries

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85

Physics

77%

Chemistry

84%

Biology

68%

Science: Double Award

31%

Geography

49%

Religious Studies

47%

Music

33%

Drama and Theatre Studies

44%

Physical Education Sports Studies

34%

French

57%

Latin

43%

Spanish

32%

Design and Technology

33%

Art and Design Fine Art

57%

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

586

Anti-social behaviour

40

Violence and sexual offences

262

Vehicle crime

39

Shoplifting

8

Burglary

36

Criminal damage and arson

56

Public order

54

Robbery

5

Theft from the person

0

Other theft

30

Drugs

33

Bicycle theft

7

Other crime

13

Possession of weapons

3

Headmaster: Mr Paul Vicars

Local Authority: Wirral

Telephone: 01516524014

Website: www.birkenheadschool.co.uk

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

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