Birkenhead Park School Catchment Area
Birkenhead Park School is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Birkenhead, Wirral , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 767 pupils, and a capacity of 750 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
767
Pupils
750
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Birkenhead Park School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Birkenhead Park School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Wirral. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Wirral before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Wirral catchment area documents →Birkenhead Park School — School Information
- Full address
- Park Road South, Birkenhead, CH43 4UY
- Local authority
- Wirral
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 65.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136411
Other Secondary Schools in Birkenhead
If Birkenhead Park School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Birkenhead are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Birkenhead Park School
Is Birkenhead Park School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Birkenhead Park School currently has 767 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 750 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Birkenhead Park School? ▾
Admission to Birkenhead Park School 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 Park School cover? ▾
Birkenhead Park School is a secondary school in Birkenhead, Wirral, 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 Birkenhead Park School? ▾
Birkenhead Park School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.