Birkenhead High School Academy Catchment Area

Q: What age range does Birkenhead High School Academy cover?

Birkenhead High School Academy is a special school serving pupils aged 3–19 in Prenton, Wirral.

Q: What is the Ofsted rating for Birkenhead High School Academy?

Birkenhead High School Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available on the Ofsted website at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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

Birkenhead High School Academy is a academy sponsor led special school in Prenton, Wirral , serving pupils aged 3–19, with 1212 pupils, and a capacity of 1293 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–19

Age range

1,212

Pupils

1,293

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Birkenhead High School Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to Birkenhead High School Academy follows a different process from mainstream schools. Wirral assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement — catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

For more information on how Wirral assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.

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Birkenhead High School Academy — School Information

Full address: 86 Devonshire Place, Prenton, CH43 1TY
Local authority: Wirral
School type: Academy sponsor led
Phase of education: Special
Age range: 3–19 years
Gender: Girls
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Free school meals: 18.1% of pupils
DfE URN: 135877

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Frequently Asked Questions — Birkenhead High School Academy

Is Birkenhead High School Academy oversubscribed? ▾

Birkenhead High School Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1293 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Birkenhead High School Academy? ▾

Admission to Birkenhead High School Academy is managed by Wirral. 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 Birkenhead High School Academy cover? ▾

Birkenhead High School Academy is a special school in Prenton, Wirral, serving pupils aged 3–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Birkenhead High School Academy? ▾

Birkenhead High School Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.