Independent Secondary School of the Year
We are delighted to have been awarded ‘Independent Secondary School of the Year 2025 (North West)’ by the Sunday Times in recognition of our examination results awarded in August 2024.
The award is testament to the hard work and commitment of all students and staff at the School.
Sunday Times Best Schools League Table
A Levels
| A Level Results | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | |
| ‘A’ Level A* grades (%) | 26 | 21 | 32 | 37 | 23 | 18 | 16 | 9 | 25 | 19 | 20 |
| ‘A’ Level A* and A grades (%) | 62 | 52 | 59 | 60 | 52 | 49 | 48 | 39 | 54 | 48 | 56 |
| ‘A’ Level A* to B grades (%) | 83 | 75 | 79 | 82 | 73 | 71 | 77 | 69 | 88 | 71 | 80 |
| ‘A’ Level A* to C grades (%) | 94 | 90 | 95 | 97 | 92 | 90 | 91 | 90 | 97 | 88 | 94 |
| ‘A’ Level pass rate (%) | 99 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 99 | 99 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
2024 A level Results
GCSE
We are delighted that the 2024 GCSE results at Birkenhead School continue to show excellent academic strength, with many significant individual successes. With almost all GCSE courses now reflecting the increased academic rigour and demands on students, our top grade percentage maintains our position as a leading academic school.
| GCSE Results | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
| 9 | 21 | 13 | 19 | 26 | 21 | 21 |
| 9-8 | 42 | 29 | 40 | 45 | 42 | 38 |
| 9-7 | 59 | 48 | 57 | 65 | 65 | 57 |
| 9-6 | 77 | 70 | 72 | 84 | 83 | 76 |
| 9-5 | 90 | 88 | 86 | 94 | 94 | 89 |
2024 GCSE Results
Results: Headlines
2024
A Level Headlines
- 62% of grades A*/A
- 26% graded at the highest level A*
- 57% A*/A – 5 Year Average
- 83% of grades A*- B
- Psychology / Chemistry A Level – Value Added of in excess of 1 grade per student
GCSE Headlines
- 59% of grades awarded 7-9 (A grade and above) – (Grammar School Average on Wirral = 49%)
- 59% Grades 7-9 – 5 Year Average
2023
A Level Headlines
- 52% of grades A*/A
- 75% of grades A*- B
- 50% A* / 86% A*/A grades in Chemistry
- 84% A*/A grades in Physics
- 100% A grades in French
GCSE Headlines
- 13% of grades at Grade 9
- 48% of grades at Grade 9-7
2022
A Level Headlines
- 58% of grades A*/A
- 79% of grades A*- B
- 60% A* / 85% A*/A grades in Chemistry
- 75% A* / 100% A*/A grades in Electronics
- 45% A* / 100% A*/A grades in Physics
GCSE Headlines
- 19% of grades at Grade 9
- 57% of grades at Grade 9-7
2021
A Level Headlines
- 61% of students all A*/A
- 85% of students all A*- B
- 69% of Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) grades at A*/A
- 68% of Maths at A*
GCSE Headlines
- 26% of grades at Grade 9
- 65% of grades at Grade 9-7
2020
A Level Headlines
- 23% of all grades at A*
- 52% of all grades A*/A
- 92% of Science grades A*-B
- 80% of Chemistry grades at A*/A
- 100% of Further Maths grades at A*/A
- 75% of Maths grades at A*/A
- 65% of all girls grades at A*/A
GCSE Headlines
- 21% of grades at Grade 9
- 65% of grades at Grade 9-7
2019
A Level Headlines
- 49% of all grades at A*/A
- 91% of all Science grades at A*-B
- 92% of Chemistry grades at A*/A
- 64% of Maths grades at A*/A
GCSE Headlines
- 21% of grades at Grade 9.
- 57% of grades awarded at grade 7 or above (equivalent of A*/A under the old grading system)
- 69% of girls’ grades awarded at grade 7 or above
Information on past GCSE performance can be obtained by contacting Mr T Whitworth (Deputy Head Academic) via the School Reception on 0151 652 4014.
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