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Birkenhead High School Academy

86 Devonshire Place, Prenton, CH43 1TY
Part of: GDST ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Birkenhead High School Academy
Prenton, CH43 1TY
1,212 Pupils
1,293 Capacity
3–19 Age Range
18.10% FSM %
— Boys
1,212 Girls
About Birkenhead High School Academy

Birkenhead High School Academy is a All-through Academies serving Prenton and the surrounding area in Wirral with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 3–19 is part of the North West region.

It has 1,212 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,293. Current headteacher: Elizabeth de Boorder.

Information on Birkenhead High School Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education All-through
Status Open
Local Authority Wirral
Region North West
Administrative District Wirral
Parliamentary Constituency Birkenhead
Ward Oxton
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Girls
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor GDST ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-09-2009
UKPRN 10027544
URN 135877
Data Last Updated 05-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Kathy Anstey Chair of Local Governing Body 09/11/2017 31/12/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Kate Greaves Chair of Local Governing Body 01/01/2026 11/06/2032 Appointed by GB/board
Kathy Anstey Local Governor 28/05/2017 27/05/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Peter Barlow Local Governor 05/09/2017 04/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Andy Bush Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2033 Appointed by GB/board
Elizabeth de Boorder Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2033 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Victoria Edwards Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2033 Appointed by GB/board
Antony Edwards Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2033 Appointed by GB/board
Stuart Feltham Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2033 Appointed by GB/board
Hollie Gallagher Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2033 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Elsie Gaskell Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2033 Appointed by GB/board
Kate Greaves Local Governor 11/06/2024 11/06/2032 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
St Anselm's College
0.25 km • Prenton
Other
Birkenhead School
0.47 km • Prenton
Other
Birkenhead Park School
0.59 km • Birkenhead
Other
Birkenhead Sixth Form College
0.84 km • Wirral
Other
Wirral Hospitals' School
1.09 km • Wirral
Other
Prenton Preparatory School
1.09 km • Prenton
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Birkenhead High School Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Prenton, Wirral.
Birkenhead High School Academy has 1,212 pupils, with a capacity of 1,293.
Birkenhead High School Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
The admissions policy at Birkenhead High School Academy is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Birkenhead High School Academy is Mrs Elizabeth de Boorder.
Birkenhead High School Academy is at 86 Devonshire Place, Prenton, CH43 1TY, in the Wirral local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Birkenhead High School Academy: Has a sixth form.
Birkenhead High School Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mrs Elizabeth de Boorder
86 Devonshire Place, Prenton, CH43 1TY
01516525777
www.birkenheadhigh.gdst.net/Pages/default.aspx
Location
CH43 1TY  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 135877
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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