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Birkdale School

Oakholme Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 3DH

Key facts

Mr Ben Bowles Head Master

Co-ed Gender

712 Total Pupils

Town Location

Day Type

4 - 19 Age Range

Mainstream Mainstream/Special

Christian Religious Ethos

About Birkdale School

Birkdale School stands out as a beacon of educational excellence, fostering a nurturing environment where young minds can thrive. Known for its commitment to academic rigor and personal development, the school provides a holistic approach to education, blending traditional values with modern teaching methods. With a strong emphasis on character building and extracurricular engagement, Birkdale encourages students to explore their passions and develop into well-rounded individuals. Families can expect a supportive community dedicated to nurturing each child's potential and preparing them for future success.

Pupil information

Roll size, gender split and SEN provision.

Total Pupils

712 pupils

The total number of pupils enrolled at the school.

Boys

618 / 86.80%

Girls

94 / 13.20%

With SEN Support

73 / 10.25%

With SEN EHCP

3 / 0.42%

Fees per term

Indicative termly fees including VAT where shown.

Day Fees

£4,540 – £6,854 (inc. VAT)

Birkdale School, Yorkshire and the Humber, South Yorkshire, S10 3DH

A-level performance

2025

Value-added and attainment indicators for sixth-form students (England). Figures are for context; always confirm with the school.

Progress Score

0.38
Well Above Average

These figures tell you how much progress students who studied A levels at this school or college made between the end of key stage 4 and the end of their A level studies, compared to similar students across England. These scores are also known as 'value added' scores.

The scores are calculated by comparing the A-level results of students at this school or college with the A level results of students in schools and colleges across England who started with similar results at the end of the previous key stage – key stage 4.

A score above zero means students made more progress, on average, than students across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 4. A score below zero means students made less progress, on average, than students across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 4.

Average Result

B+

This tells you the average grade that students achieved per A level entry.

AAB (with ≥2 Facilitating Subjects)

29.30%

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages.

Inspection report

Read the latest report from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).

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