--- title: "Our Awards" url: "https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/our-awards" 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) # Our Awards We are very proud of the national and regional awards that we have received regularly over a number of years that showcase what the College offers to better young people’s lives. These awards recognise excellence in academic education, but also acknowledge the all-round College experience that enhances students’ life opportunities, no matter their starting point or background. Our commitment to our students becoming well-rounded individuals with all the tools to achieve success in their future lives is evidenced by these award wins, and it is gratifying for both students and staff that their hard work and determination are celebrated on a grand and prestigious stage. ![](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/images/Our_Award_Timetline_-_Roller_Banner_Sep_26.jpg) ### ![](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/images/Ceremony_Shot_with_Logos_-_Smaller.jpg) ### Most Inspirational Sixth Form 2023 *Educate Awards* Judges said that the College was a 'shining example' at the Educate Awards 2023, with the 'Most Inspirational Sixth Form' award win celebrating our students' academic and personal achievements. ### ![](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/images/College_of_the_Year_Badge_-_Square.jpg) ### College of the Year 2023 *Educate North Awards* Birkenhead Sixth Form College has been named College of the Year by the prestigious Educate North Awards. These awards recognise excellence in education and are a testament to everyone's hard work to keep the College an outstanding institution, including our students, their parents and our staff. ![](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/images/Ofsted_Outstanding_OP_Colour.png) ### Ofsted Outstanding We were rated by Ofsted as Outstanding in everything we do. ![](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/images/Altered_Badge_small.jpg) ### UK Sixth Form College of the Year 2018 #### *TES* The College and its students won this national award in what are considered to be the most prestigious awards in education. [Click here](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/latest/2018-02-26-college-wins-national-sixth-form-college-of-the-year-award) for the full story. ![](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/images/DS56485_FE_2021_Shortlist_TW_1024x512_v1_Sixth-form_college_of_the_year_-1x.png) ### UK Sixth Form College of the Year 2021 - Shortlisted #### *TES* The College has been shortlisted for this award. ![](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/images/Educate_North_Awards_2020_-_Winner_Badge.png) ### UK Leadership Award - Mike Kilbride, Principal #### *Educate North Awards* The College's Principal, Mike Kilbride, won this award in recognition of his outstanding leadership. ![](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/images/decd7027-node_IMG_5081_Medium.jpg) ### Outstanding GCSE Resit Provision #### *TES* This award recognises the outstanding results that the College achieves with students resitting crucial Maths and English GCSE qualifications. Our success rates are amongst the highest in the country and help students who missed the pass marks under their high school tuition to move onto A Level study and beyond. [Click here](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2020-11-03-college-scoops-national-award-for-record-third-year) for the full story. ![](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/images/Winner_Logo_-_small.jpg) ### Beacon Award 2019 for Social Mobility and Widening Participation #### *Association of Colleges* This national award recognises the College's commitment to giving the same opportunities to all students, no matter their backgrounds. [Click here](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2019-03-25-college-wins-education-oscar-for-social-mobility) for the full story. ![](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/images/Educate_North_Awards_2019_-_Winner_Badge.png) ### Award for Social Mobility 2019 #### *Educate North Awards* Educate North Awards chose the College as winners of this award as it is an 'engine for social mobility'. ![](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/images/SFCA_Social_Mobility_Award_Graphic.jpg) ### Social Mobility Award #### *Sixth Form Colleges Association* The College won recognition for helping students from all backgrounds reach their full potential. ![](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/images/Educate_North_Awards_2018_-_Winner_Badge.png) ### Sixth Form College of the Year 2018 Winners / Student Experience Award Finalists #### *Educate North Awards* The regional Educate North Awards named the College 'Sixth Form College of the Year' in April 2018. The Student Development Team also earned a place as finalists in the Student Experience award in recognition of their outstanding careers support and preparing students for their next steps after A Levels. ![](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/images/SFCA_Award_Winner_for_Website.jpg) ### Curriculum Innovation #### *Sixth Form College Association* Our unique Academic Mentoring Programme sees undergraduates from a number of universities, including the University of Liverpool, visit the College to give peer-to-peer mentoring and advice to A Level students in a range of subjects. ![](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) - [Half Termly Updates](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/half-termly-updates) ### [Latest News](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news) [![Image of Health Professionals Programme students qualify as first aiders](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/750x480c/news/HPP_first_aid_Collage.png)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2026-11-11-health-professionals-programme-students-qualify-as-first-aiders) 11 November 2026 #### [Health Professionals Programme students qualify as first aiders](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2026-11-11-health-professionals-programme-students-qualify-as-first-aiders) ### [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 - Most Inspirational Sixth Form](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/Most_Inspirational_Winner_-_Banner_Rounded_Corners(1).jpg) ![Educate North College of the Year 2023](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/College_of_the_Year_Badge_-_Banner.jpg) [![Ofsted](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/Ofsted_Outstanding_OP_Colour.png)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50248883) [![TES Shortlist](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/For_Website_Partner.jpg)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2018-02-26-college-wins-national-sixth-form-college-of-the-year-award) [![Quality in Careers](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/Quality_in_Careers_Standard_-_JPEG.jpg)](https://www.qualityincareers.org.uk/) ![CE Certified](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/new_ce_badge.png) [![Sixth Form Colleges Association](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/SFCA.jpg)](http://www.sixthformcolleges.org/) ![AoC](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/Without_Border.jpg) [![Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/DofE-logo-gunmetal-full-RGB_(504x800)_(403x640).jpg)](http://www.dofe.org/) ![Birkenhead Sixth Form College](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/logo/logo-white(2).png) © Copyright 2011–2026 Birkenhead Sixth Form College All rights reserved. **Birkenhead Sixth Form College** Park Road West, Claughton Wirral, Merseyside, CH43 8SQ Tel: 0151 652 5575 Email: School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)