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Birkenhead Sixth Form College, Wirral

Outstanding
Post-16
Academy 16-19 converter
Mixed
Ages 16–19

Birkenhead Sixth Form College is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 19 in Wirral, part of Bepart Educational Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2024 did not change this grade.

Ofsted
Outstanding (2016)
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Data last updated 27 Oct 2026

Birkenhead Sixth Form College in detail

Birkenhead Sixth Form College in its own words

In its own words: "Rated as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, Birkenhead Sixth Form College is the leading provider of A Level, BTEC and V Level courses for 16-18 year olds in the area."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Choosing where to study after GCSEs is one of the most important decisions a young person will make. At Birkenhead Sixth Form College, we are proud not only of the outstanding results our students achieve, but also of the opportunities, experiences and support that help them become confident, successful young adults."

Coming up: an open evening on Thursday 26 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

All school open days in Wirral

Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)

Source: The school's own website

The trust

Birkenhead Sixth Form College is one of 2 schools run by Bepart Educational Trust, an academy trust.

All 2 schools in Bepart Educational Trust

Where pupils go next

Of the 679 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 52% went on to university or other higher education, 6% to apprenticeships and 22% into work. 9% went to one of the most selective third of universities.

Getting there

The nearest railway station is Birkenhead North Rail Station, about 1060 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).

16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Shrewsbury Road (adjacent), 80 metres away.

The area around the school

In August 2026, police recorded 241 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Wirral (155), as is usual near a town centre.

Sources: DfE destination measures; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Rob Myatt
LA:Wirral
Phone:01516525575
Address:Park Road West, Claughton, Wirral, CH43 8SQ
Trust:BEPART EDUCATIONAL TRUST (2 schools)
Status:open
Opened:1 August 2017

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 3 years ago

This judgement is from December 2016, 9 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.

Outstanding

Overall

Outstanding

Leadership & Management

Inspected 7 December 2016
URN:144829
UKPRN:10064686
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Birkenhead
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its December 2016 inspection.

Rated Outstanding for

Leadership & management.

At a Glance

0.0%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Special Measures

Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)

A-Level Results

C+

Average grade

34.1

Points per entry

B-

Best 3 A-Levels

6%

Achieving AAB+

Well above average

Value added

675

A-Level students

89%

Retention rate

2024/25 academic year

A-Level Subjects Offered

Psychology594
Sociology260
Mathematics234
History154
Biology148
Media / Film / TV Studies136
Law134
English Literature134
English Language132
Film Studies118
Fine Art114
Business Studies112
Chemistry108
Graphics98
Physics84
Environmental Science80
Textiles78
Geography70
Mathematics (Statistics)66
Government and Politics54

+ 9 more subjects

2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students

After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations

After A-Levels (Year 13) - 679 students

Continued education57%
Higher education52%
Further education1%
Apprenticeships6%
Employment22%
Not in education/employment12%

2023/24 data

University & Higher Education Destinations

9%

Top-third university

66%

Degree course

69%

Any L4+ destination

1%

Apprenticeships

Based on 651 students completing 16-18 study

2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake

How Does This School Compare?

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Getting There

Bus Stops

Shrewsbury Road (adj)
75m · 1 min walk
Alderley Avenue (adj)
78m · 1 min walk
Upton Road (nr)
83m · 1 min walk
Park Road West (adj)
105m · 2 min walk
St Albans Road (adj)
179m · 3 min walk

Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
13
Fatal
0
Serious
5
Children hurt
2

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 8 slight.

2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.

3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.

The typical figure for schools in Wirral is 15 (the median across 136 schools, same distance and years).

Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Capacity & Demand

Area Demand Pressure - Wirral

Low pressure
New homes approved:1,794
Projected new pupils:323

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wirral

Across Wirral council

Low demand council-wide0.85 applications per place

Places available

3,889

Applications

3,305

Got 1st preference

95.3%

Got preferred school

99.1%

All secondary applications across Wirral council (2026/27), not just this school.

Inspection History(2)

17 April 2024
7 December 2016
Outstanding

Further education and skills inspection

Leadership & ManagementOutstanding

Questions parents ask about Birkenhead Sixth Form College

What is Birkenhead Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?

Birkenhead Sixth Form College's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2016, it was rated Outstanding.

What is the catchment area for Birkenhead Sixth Form College?

No fixed boundary. When Birkenhead Sixth Form College is oversubscribed, Wirral allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.

How do I apply to Birkenhead Sixth Form College?

Apply through Wirral's coordinated admissions process, naming Birkenhead Sixth Form College on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.

How many road collisions happen near Birkenhead Sixth Form College?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 8 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Wirral is 15 (the median across 136 schools, same distance and years).

Where is Birkenhead Sixth Form College?

Birkenhead Sixth Form College is at Park Road West, Claughton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH43 8SQ.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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