--- title: "Key Facts" url: "https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/college-information/key-facts" school: "Birkenhead Sixth Form College" --- [![Birkenhead Sixth Form College](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/logo/BSFC_FC_RGB(1).png)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/) - [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/birkenheadsixthformcollege) - [X](http://www.twitter.com/BSFC) - [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs0mV-sqmiu8V_19dpFY3Zw) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bsfc_/) - [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@bsfc_college) [Apply Now](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/application-form) ![OFSTED](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/theme/birkenhead/img/ofsted_new.png) # Key Facts ![](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/images/Key_Facts_-_Page_Banners.jpg) - We are ranked in the Top 3 Sixth Form Colleges in the country - Over 1500 students studying A Level and BTEC qualifications - Following an inspection in April 2024, the College continues to be rated Outstanding ![](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/images/Key_Facts_-_Page_Banners2.jpg) - Results in 2026 place us in the top 3 Sixth Form Colleges in the country - 53% of all A Level grades were high grades of A\*, A and B - Our 'grammar school' cohort have the unrivalled high grade rate of 82% ![](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/images/Key_Facts_-_Page_Banners3.jpg) - A wide choice of A Levels, BTECs and one V Level available, with 37 courses to choose from - Over 160 specialist staff members who are experts within their respective fields - Courses can be chosen in combinations without the limitations of option blocks - Many subjects are new to post-GCSE students, such as Environmental Science, Law, Dance, Film Studies and more ![](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/images/Key_Facts_-_Page_Banners4.jpg) - Students join from every school in Wirral and a large number of other schools in the Merseyside and Cheshire areas - More students go on to study at university than from any other sixth form in the area - Employment and higher apprenticeship opportunities with leading local and national companies ![](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/images/Key_Facts_-_Page_Banners5.jpg) - Every student has an assigned Tutor to ensure a smooth transition from school and to the next step - We have a large Learning Support department with its own Learning Assistance Base - We offer a Listening Service with a dedicated, trained counsellor - We provide free Microsoft packages to all students to support their academic success ![](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/images/Values_Website.jpg) ![](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/images/Website_Generic_Montage.jpg) - [About the College](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/aboutbirkenheadsixthformcollege) - [Principal's Welcome](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/welcome-to-birkenhead-sixth-form-college) - [Key Facts](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/college-information/key-facts) - [College Mission](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/college-information/mission) - [Our College Campus](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/ourcollegecampus) - [Our Awards](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/our-awards) - [University Destinations](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/universitydestinations) - [The BePART Trust](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/the-bepart-trust) ### [Latest News](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news) [![Image of Halloween Fest brings spooky fun to College](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/750x480c/news/Halloween_Fest_26_-_Photo_Montage.jpg)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2026-10-26-halloween-fest-brings-spooky-fun-to-college) 26 October 2026 #### [Halloween Fest brings spooky fun to College](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2026-10-26-halloween-fest-brings-spooky-fun-to-college) ### [Upcoming Events](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/events) [![Image of Open Evening](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/750x480c/events/Edited_Top_3.jpg)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/events/2026-11-26-open-evening) 26 November 2026 #### [Open Evening](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/events/2026-11-26-open-evening) ### [Blog](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog) [![Image of Students Secure 3rd Place in Merseyside Police Cyber Challenger 2025](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/750x480c/blog/IMG_0394.jpg)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/2025-03-06-10-26-00-students-secure-3rd-place-in-merseyside-police-cyber-challenger-2025) 6 March 2025 #### [Students Secure 3rd Place in Merseyside Police Cyber Challenger 2025](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/2025-03-06-10-26-00-students-secure-3rd-place-in-merseyside-police-cyber-challenger-2025) [Tweets by BSFC](https://twitter.com/BSFC) ![Top 3](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/Top_3_Footer.jpg) ![Educate Awards - 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