Birkdale High School Catchment Area
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.
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.
Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · PR8 4EX
Greenbank High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · PR8 2LT
Stanley High School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · PR9 9TF
Meols Cop High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · PR8 6JS
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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.