Birkenhead Sixth Form College vs St Anselm's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 675 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birkenhead Sixth Form College
Wirral · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
0 students
St Anselm's College
Prenton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,002 students
| Measure | Birkenhead Sixth Form College Wirral, North West | St Anselm's College Prenton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #32 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #320 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Sixth form | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 16–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 0 | 1,002 |
| Pupils on roll | 0 | 1,002 |
| Free school meals | 0% | 11% |
| Capacity filled | 0% | 97.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 57.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 75.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 93.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.15 |
| A level points per entry | 34.1 | 37.7 |
| town | Wirral | Prenton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bsfc.ac.uk | www.st-anselms.com/ |
The verdict
- •Birkenhead Sixth Form College is co-educational and St Anselm's College is boys.
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 Sixth Form College better than St Anselm's 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 Sixth Form College and St Anselm's College?
About 675 m in a straight line, between Wirral and Prenton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birkenhead Sixth Form College: 0. St Anselm's College: 1,002. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birkenhead Sixth Form College and St Anselm's College rank in North West?
Birkenhead Sixth Form College is unranked and St Anselm's College is 32nd of 536 among sixth form schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).