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Birkdale High School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Birkdale High School is a academy converter secondary school in Southport, Sefton , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 923 pupils, and a capacity of 940 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

923

Pupils

940

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Birkdale High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Birkdale High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Sefton. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Sefton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Sefton catchment area documents →

Birkdale High School — School Information

Full address
Windy Harbour Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 3DT
Local authority
Sefton
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Gender
Boys
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
21.6% of pupils
DfE URN
137297

Other Secondary Schools in Southport

If Birkdale High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Southport are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Birkdale High School

Is Birkdale High School oversubscribed?

Birkdale High School is operating close to its capacity of 940 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Birkdale High School?

Admission to Birkdale High School is managed by Sefton. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Birkdale High School cover?

Birkdale High School is a secondary school in Southport, Sefton, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Birkdale High School?

Birkdale High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.