Birkdale High School, based in Dewsbury, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Birkdale High School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Wheelwright Drive, Dewsbury, WF13 4JB |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Kirklees |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Christine Caraher |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 107774 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 760 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury Moor Nursery School Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 939 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 3out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Savile Town Nursery School Warren Street , WF12 9LY | - not rated | 2,187 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy Healds Road , WF13 4HY | - not rated | 226 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Dewsbury) Healds Road , WF13 4HY | - not rated | 226 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Junior and Infant School Upper Road , Batley Carr WF13 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purlwell Infant and Nursery School Purlwell Lane , WF17 7PE | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purlwell Infant and Nursery School Purlwell Lane , WF17 7PE | - not rated | 904 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkdale High School Wheelwright Drive , WF13 4JB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | - not rated | 730 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | - not rated | 730 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 3out of 4 | 2,061 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury College Halifax Road , WF13 2AS | - not rated | 702 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill , WF17 0AD | - not rated | 2,661 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Branch Christian School Dewsbury Gospel Church , West Park Street WF13 4LA | - not rated | 457 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Furqaan Preparatory School Drill Hall House , Bath Street WF13 2JR | - not rated | 857 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 911 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 929 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Zakaria Muslim Girls' High School 111 Warwick Road , WF17 6AJ | - not rated | 1,453 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.