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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.

What's new at Birkenhead...

26 November 2025

New Infants’ Library Opens in Little School!

A brand-new Infants’ Library has officially opened its doors in...

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  #thereissomethingspecialaboutthisschool
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A big well done to Jasper, Guy and Harry in Year 11 on their continued success with Sale Sharks. 🌟 Their dedication and commitment to rugby is inspiring, and we are proud to see them representing Birkenhead School at such a high level.  #teambirkenhead
πŸ“Έ Don’t forget, you can still purchase downloads of the photos for our most recent production:  Blood Brothers: The Play Version.   Β£3 per download, Β£30 for the full album!   https://birkenheadschool.pixieset.com/bloodbrothers/ You will need a password to access, if you’d like to look/purchase, please DM this page.   Photos courtesy of the brilliant Dave Coleman.  @colemand_photo 🎭

In Focus 2024-25 Edition

We are delighted to share this year’s addition of ‘In Focus’ – a wonderful round-up of key news and events from across the School, spanning Early Years to Sixth Form, throughout the 2024–25 academic year.

VIEW IN FOCUS 2024 – 2025

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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

β€œThere 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