How many pupils does Birkdale School have?

Birkdale School has 712 pupils enrolled.

Who is the head master of Birkdale School?

The head master of Birkdale School is Ben Bowles.

What type of school is Birkdale School?

Birkdale School is a Other independent school with a Not applicable phase of education.

Which local authority is Birkdale School in?

Birkdale School is in the Sheffield local authority area.

Other independent school Not applicable Open

Birkdale School

Oakholme Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 3DH

712

Pupils

1 January 1956

Opened

About this school

Birkdale School is an Other independent school serving not applicable age pupils, located in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. The school has 712 pupils enrolled. The Head Master is Ben Bowles. The school is administered by Sheffield local authority. The school has a Christian religious character. It opened in 1 January 1956.

School details

Head Master: Ben Bowles
Local authority: Sheffield
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Christian
URN: 107163

Contact

01142668408 enquiries@birkdaleschool.org.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Birkdale School are handled by the school or the local authority (Sheffield). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

GCSE Performance (Key Stage 4)

43.7

Attainment 8 · 2024-25

Grade 5+ in English & maths · 2024-25

Grade 4+ in English & maths · 2024-25

4.41

EBacc average point score · 2024-25

Entering the EBacc · 2024-25

Attainment 8 is the school's average GCSE score across eight key subjects — higher is better.
Grade 5+ / 4+ in English & maths is the share of pupils achieving at least a strong pass (5) or a standard pass (4) in both subjects.
EBacc covers the English Baccalaureate subject mix: English, maths, sciences, a language, and history or geography.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →