Birkdale School Catchment Area
Birkdale School is a other independent not applicable school in Sheffield , serving pupils aged 4–19, with 712 pupils, and a capacity of 873 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
4–19
Age range
712
Pupils
873
Capacity
82%
Fill rate
Birkdale School Catchment Area Information
Entry to Birkdale School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Sheffield may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.
The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Sheffield before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.
Find Sheffield catchment area documents →Birkdale School — School Information
- Full address
- Oakholme Road, Sheffield, S10 3DH
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- School type
- Other independent school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 4–19 years
- Religious character
- Christian
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- DfE URN
- 107163
Other Not applicable Schools in Sheffield
If Birkdale School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Sheffield are the next closest alternatives.
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Archdale School Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — Birkdale School
Is Birkdale School oversubscribed? ▾
Birkdale School has a capacity of 873 places and currently has 712 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Sheffield.
What is the admissions policy for Birkdale School? ▾
Birkdale School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Sheffield publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.
What age range does Birkdale School cover? ▾
Birkdale School is a not applicable school in Sheffield, serving pupils aged 4–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.