Birkenhead School vs Birkenhead Sixth Form College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birkenhead School
Prenton · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
892 students
Birkenhead Sixth Form College
Wirral · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
0 students
| Measure | Birkenhead School Prenton, North West | Birkenhead Sixth Form College Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #282 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #2370 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Sixth form |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 16–19 |
| Students | 892 | 0 |
| Pupils on roll | 892 | 0 |
| Free school meals | – | 0% |
| Capacity filled | 85% | 0% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.22 | – |
| A level points per entry | 38.6 | 34.1 |
| town | Prenton | Wirral |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.birkenheadschool.co.uk | www.bsfc.ac.uk |
The verdict
- •Birkenhead School is a independent school while Birkenhead Sixth Form College is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Birkenhead School better than Birkenhead Sixth Form College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Birkenhead School and Birkenhead Sixth Form College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Prenton and Wirral in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birkenhead School: 892. Birkenhead Sixth Form College: 0. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birkenhead School and Birkenhead Sixth Form College rank in North West?
Birkenhead School is 282nd of 536 and Birkenhead Sixth Form College is unranked among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).