- Birkdale, a co-ed school and sixth form in Sheffield, was founded in 1904 as a boys’ prep school.
- The senior school is split into Lower School (Years 7 and 8) and Middle School (Years 9-11), and each has its own buildings and common areas.
- The school has strong ties with Nepal, in particular the Peace Garden School, for which Birkdale raised money to fund a new building.
- Sports facilities include a hall with badminton, basketball and volleyball courts and a five-a-side pitch, plus 30 acres of playing fields for rugby, football and cricket. Climbing indoors and in the Peak District is also available.
- Famous Old Birkdalians include the Monty Python member Michael Palin, the actor Rex Harrison and the Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson.
Results
A-level 2024 rank: 203=

Grade
%
A*
22
A
25
B
26
A*/A
47
A*-B
73
GCSE 2024 rank: 190

Grade
%
A*/9/8
41
A/7
18
A*/A/9/8/7
59