Birkdale High School
Academy converter · 936 pupils
84% stayed in education · Attainment 8 51.9
Further education
Hugh Baird College
- Pupils on roll
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- Free school meals
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- Year 11 cohort 2025
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- Ofsted
- Not covered by Ofsted school inspections
What the data says
Hugh Baird College is a 16–19 provider, so there is no Year 11 cohort: this page covers where its students went after 16–18 study and what they achieved.
Among the 961 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 15% went to university (Sefton 27%, England 37%), and 4% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
A level grades average C, below the England average of B-; 4% of students achieved AAB or better including two facilitating subjects (England 18%). The largest A level subjects are Sociology, Psychology and Business Studies.
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in Sefton and England.
The Department for Education has not published destination figures for this school (new school, small cohort or not a state-funded school).
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | Hugh Baird College | Sefton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 961 | 2,579 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 66% | 75% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 15% | 27% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 4% | 12% | 19% |
| Further education | 11% | 7% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 8% | 7% |
| Employment | 32% | 32% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 26% | 19% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
No published Key Stage 4 results for this school.
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | Hugh Baird College | Sefton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 2,180 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 125 | 897 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | C | C | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 30.61 | 29.93 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | C+ | C | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 4% | 9% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology | 37 | 30% | 13% |
| Psychology | 36 | 29% | 23% |
| Business Studies | 27 | 22% | 13% |
| Law | 23 | 18% | 4% |
| Mathematics | 22 | 18% | 31% |
| History | 22 | 18% | 13% |
| Religious Studies | 14 | 11% | 4% |
| Computer Science | 12 | 10% | 5% |
| English Language and Literature | 11 | 9% | 2% |
| Geography | 10 | 8% | 10% |
| Biology | 10 | 8% | 20% |
| English Literature | 10 | 8% | 11% |
| Film Studies | 10 | 8% | 2% |
| Economics | 8 | 6% | 13% |
| English Language | 8 | 6% | 4% |
| Physics | 8 | 6% | 12% |
| Media Studies | 7 | 6% | 4% |
| Chemistry | 6 | 5% | 17% |
| Photography | 6 | 5% | 3% |
| Art and Design | — | — | 1% |
| Drama | — | — | 2% |
| Environmental Science | — | — | 1% |
| Politics | — | — | 6% |
| Further Mathematics | — | — | 5% |
| Mathematics (Statistics) | — | — | 0% |
| Physical Education | — | — | 3% |
| Polish | — | — | 0% |
| Spanish | — | — | 2% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical installation (Buildings / Construction) | Other General Qualification at Level 2 | 44 | 35% | — |
| Social Science | VRQ Level 3 | 41 | 33% | — |
| Health Studies | VRQ Level 3 | 39 | 31% | — |
| Electrical installation (Buildings / Construction) | Other General Qualification at Level 3 | 15 | 12% | — |
| Art and Design | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 14 | 11% | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 11 | 9% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 11 | 9% | — |
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | 9 | 7% | — |
| Mathematical Studies | Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3 | 8 | 6% | — |
| Building / Construction Operations (General / Combined) | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 8 | 6% | — |
| Computer Architecture / Systems | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 6 | 5% | — |
| Tourism | VRQ Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Computer Architecture / Systems | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Psychology | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Beauty Therapy | VRQ Level 2 | — | — | — |
| Floristry | VRQ Level 2 | — | — | — |
| Hairdressing Services | VRQ Level 2 | — | — | — |
| Theatrical Makeup | VRQ Level 2 | — | — | — |
| Floristry | VRQ Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Music performance: Group | VRQ Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
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Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.