12 of our pupils achieved 8 or more of the very top grades (8 or 9). We are delighted that 80% of all grades achieved were grades 9 to 6.

Meanwhile, five of our subjects: art; computing; design & technology (electronics); maths and music celebrated over 70% of their results being grades 7, 8 and 9.

Our pupils achieve consistently excellent results across the full range of 22 subjects available to study. In the 2024 cohort, 75% of pupils studied 10 different GCSE subjects enabling them to fully explore a wide range of their passions and interests. Pupils then move on to study 4 subjects from a choice of 28 A levels on offer at Birkdale Sixth Form.

Peter Harris, Head of Birkdale School, said:

“The pupils learning their GCSE results today faced the huge challenges of Covid during the early stages of Senior School so I am particularly proud of the hard work, resilience and determination that have gone into the grades received this year.

“It is a moment to celebrate their individual successes and collective achievements which prepare each and every one well for the next stage of their education. We look forward to continuing that journey with so many of them when they return to Birkdale Sixth Form in September.

“Congratulations to all our pupils, plus the parents, families, teachers and staff who have supported them during their hard work in the past few months and years.”