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Respect | Responsibility | Resilience | Inclusivity | Compassion | Courage | Humility | Integrity

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Birkenhead School is a leading independent day school for girls and boys from 2 years to Sixth Form, located in Wirral. Please click the button below and select the area of the school you are interested in.

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22 October 2025

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Discover the #BirkenheadMagic at our upcoming Prep Open Morning

Join us at our upcoming Open Events and Taster Days to see what makes our community so special…

Pre-Prep & Prep Open Morning
(3+ years / Reception / Infants / Juniors)
Friday 14th November | 9.30am – 11.15am

Reception Entry: Play & Learn Session
Monday 1st December | 45 minutes

Taster Days / Visits for other year groups
Visit our website for more details

At Birkenhead School, your child’s happiness, confidence, and individuality are at the heart of everything we do. Experience how our small class sizes, dedicated teachers, and rich co-curricular opportunities create a nurturing environment where every child can thrive and find their passion.

To find out more or register your place, visit: birkenheadschool.co.uk/admissions/prep-admissions

#ThereIsSomethingSpecialAboutThisSchool #FindYourNiche #PrepOpenEvents #BirkenheadSchool
We are delighted to announce that tickets are now available for our Summer Concert! 

Our end of year Summer Concert, taking place on Tuesday 1st July, will feature a range of performances from our larger ensembles from both Prep and Seniors. The programme will include Senior Orchestra, Prep Orchestra, Chapel Choir, Senior Choir, String group and more.

Entry is free but we asked that you reserve your seat online using the link in our bio. We will also leave the link in our story highlights! Drinks and refreshments may be purchased on the night at the cash bar.

This is the final chance of the year to hear music from our talented students, including our 2025 leavers, so book your seats now! 

FREE ENTRY | 1st July 2025 | Bushell Hall

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Get ready for lunchtime art events as part of our Arts Festival with music and drama! 🥳🥳🥳 Students - check out posters and listen for register notes with more information next week. 👩‍🎨👨🏼‍🎨 Don’t forget our Evening of Art & Music on Wednesday 12th Nov. Booking link in bio. @birkenheadschoolmusic @birkenheadschool @birkenheadschooldrama #artsfestival
Fantastic game of rugby today between @birkenheadschool and @st_marys_sport in the school sport U14 National Cup. Great display of school boy rugby  between two talented sides with @birkenheadschool U14s winning through in the end. Some big hits, great tries and good rugby ! Well done to all! #teambirkenhead #schoolsportmatters @nextgenxv

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Testimonials

“Birkenhead is riding high… First rate and first choice not only for local families but also those from further afield.”

The Good Schools Guide

“There is a special feeling about this school, not replicated in other schools.”

 

Parent

“The school provides a broad range of co-curricular activities and trips that help to enrich pupils’ experience and support their physical and mental wellbeing.”

Independent Schools Inspectorate - 2025

“The good relationships that are fostered between pupils and their teachers and the inclusive curriculum helps to promote pupils’ respect for each other.”

Independent Schools Inspectorate - 2025

Free Travel Announced for Liverpool Families
Located just 15 minutes from Liverpool city centre, and with more families than ever from South Liverpool choosing Birkenhead School, we are ensuring that families across the Mersey can easily access our exceptional education and wide-ranging opportunities with FREE Travel for Liverpool families.

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Prep Open Morning – Friday 14th November – 9:30-11:15am
Discover the breadth of opportunities on offer which allow your child to develop their abilities, discover passions and fulfil their potential whilst enjoying the benefit of a caring environment where each student is known and benefits from smaller classes and excellent pastoral care. Register your attendance today!

OPEN EVENTS