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It is a great pleasure to welcome you to Birkenhead School. As an HMC Independent School that welcomes children from Nursery to Sixth Form, we are aware of the considerable privilege in shaping the educational journey of your son or daughter through their formative school years. From Pre-Prep to Sixth Form, our focus is to know the individual, to develop their core values and to provide a breadth of academic and other opportunities so that we can nurture resilient, ambitious and responsible young men and women. Read more...
Paul Vicars Headmaster
In our first Nicholls lecture of the academic year, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Lord Nicholas Wilson, explored human rights and their role in the courtroom, compared with a widely known standardised morality in Europe and specifically the UK.
Sports Results Week Beginning Monday 2nd and Monday 9th September 2019
We were delighted to hold the first Choral Evensong of the new year sung by the Chapel Choir as part of the Old Birkonian Weekend celebrations.
The annual Old Birkonian Weekend was well supported and enjoyed by all the Birkenhead School community.
We were delighted to welcome George Alagiah, BBC journalist and presenter, to the School. George is the latest speaker in the School's Inspiring Talks Series.
Staff and students at Birkenhead School are once again celebrating excellent GCSE results, confirming the school’s leading position within the region and its role in adding value to all students. 20% of all grades were awarded the highest grade of 9.
It has been another proud year for the School as students celebrate their A Level results which collectively place Birkenhead School as one of the leading schools within the North-West.
In July, a group of students and staff enjoyed a trip of a lifetime to Namibia and South Africa as part of this year's Sports Tour. Read more about some of the many highlights from Mr Rule who helped organise this year's tour.
Art and language students enjoyed a wonderful trip to Paris at the end of June. Read Grace's review of the trip.
One of the many highlights of Birkonian week was watching our youngest pupils taking to the stage in the Little School Summer Concert and the Pre-Prep Celebration Assembly. We hope you enjoy viewing some of the edited highlights from the events here:
'Attending an independent school adds the equivalent of two additional years of schooling by the age of 16.' HMC See what sets us apart from other schools
'A happy school, consistently producing confident and considerate individuals, as well as top results.' The Good Schools Guide Read Reports & Reviews on the School
'The quality of the pupils' achievement and learning is excellent.' The Independent Schools Inspectorate View our Academic Results
"I believe it is our responsibility to provide opportunities for all students to find their niche and passion." Paul Vicars, Headmaster Find out more about our Co-Curricular offering