Birkenhead Sixth Form College — 16 plus School in Wirral

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Birkenhead Sixth Form College

Wirral, CH43 8SQ

— Pupils

1,500 Capacity

16–19 Age Range

0.00% FSM %

— Boys

— Girls

About Birkenhead Sixth Form College

Birkenhead Sixth Form College is a mixed-gender Academies located in Wirral, Wirral, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 16–19 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

School capacity: 1,500. Current headteacher: Mike Kilbride MBE.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy 16-19 converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	16 plus
Status	Open
Local Authority	Wirral
Region	North West
Administrative District	Wirral
Parliamentary Constituency	Birkenhead
Ward	Claughton
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	BEPART EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Opened	01-08-2017
UKPRN	10064686
URN	144829
Data Last Updated	09-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Steve Griffiths	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/08/2017	31/07/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Pete Timmins	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/08/2017	16/09/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Jonathan Ducker	Local Governor	16/09/2025	16/09/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sue Evans	Local Governor	31/10/2023	31/08/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Steve Griffiths	Local Governor	01/08/2017	16/09/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Amy Hockenhull	Local Governor	04/05/2022	03/05/2026	Elected by school staff
Principal Michael Kilbride MBE	Local Governor	31/08/2017	31/08/2027	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Jennifer Ludwig	Local Governor	23/03/2024	23/03/2028	Elected by school staff
Mr Robert Myatt	Local Governor	01/06/2021	01/06/2031	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Elizabeth Radley	Local Governor	19/11/2019	18/11/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Lee Routledge	Local Governor	06/12/2023	04/06/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Pete Timmins	Local Governor	24/09/2012	19/12/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust