Birkdale High School (Sefton)

This article is about the school in Southport. For the school in Yorkshire, see Birkdale High School.

Birkdale High School

Motto	Nihil Nisi Bonum (Only the Best Will Do)
Type	Academy
Headmaster	Gary Loveridge
Specialism	Humanities, Mathematics and Computing
Location	Windy Harbour Road Southport Merseyside PR8 3DT United Kingdom
Local authority	Sefton
DfE URN	137297
Ofsted	Reports
Staff	53
Students	908
Gender	Boys
Ages	11–16
Colours	Navy Blue, blue and white
Website	Official website

Birkdale High School is an all-boys secondary school with academy status situated in Southport in North West England. Located close to neighbouring schools Christ the King and Greenbank High School (the equivalent girls' school), Birkdale was originally a co-educational school known as Birkdale Secondary Modern School. The school lacks a sixth form and only takes boys from ages 11-16. The uniform consists of a blue blazer, black trousers, a shirt and a tie. A navy blue jumper is also optional. The school also has good public transport links, located near Hillside Rail Station. On the grounds of the school, is Birkdale youth centre, run by Sefton Council for the time being, however this facility likely to be closed when restructuring of this service goes ahead.

Notable alumni

• Jack Rodwell, Professional football player currently playing for Everton F.C.
• Jake Bidwell, Professional football player currently playing for Everton F.C.
• Graham Burgess, FIDE Master of Chess
• Shaun Teale, former professional footballer.
• James Jack Bentham, Actor