Best 3 Secondary schools in Birkenhead – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Prenton High School for Girls (Secondary) in Birkenhead; Birkenhead Park School (Secondary) in Birkenhead — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Prenton High School for Girls and Birkenhead Park School. They are secondary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Birkenhead, Merseyside. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Prenton High School for Girls), published May 2014. The lowest is 3 (Birkenhead Park School), published Jan 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Birkenhead Park School (Jan 2024). average roll around ≈ 750, combined total ≈ 1,550, typical FSM 50–55%, range 40–45%–65–70%; all within the BEPART EDUCATIONAL TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Prenton High School for Girls CH42 6RR	Birkenhead Park School CH43 4UY
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Birkenhead Merseyside CH42 6RR	Birkenhead Merseyside CH43 4UY
Latest Ofsted	2 6 May 2014	3 18 Jan 2024
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 750 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	65–70% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	790	750
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Girls	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Wirral (344)	BEPART EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Website	www.prentonhighschool.co.uk	www.birkenheadparkschool.com
Telephone	01516448113	01516521574
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Prenton High School for Girls

CH42 6RR

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Birkenhead
Merseyside
CH42 6RR
Ofsted: 2 6 May 2014
Pupils: ≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Wirral (344)
Website: www.prentonhighschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01516448113

Birkenhead Park School

CH43 4UY

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Birkenhead
Merseyside
CH43 4UY
Ofsted: 3 18 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 750 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 65–70% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: BEPART EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Website: www.birkenheadparkschool.com
Telephone: 01516521574

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.